As said, the engine is much lighter, namely weighs 102 pounds less than its predecessor and uses Plasma Transferred Wire Arc (PTWA) liner coating. Furthermore, for 2011, the Shelby GT500 offers EPA-projected improved fuel economy in city and highway from 2010 (23 mpg highway and 15 mpg city), eliminating the gas guzzler tax.
“Cutting weight to improve performance is a tradition among hot rodders,” said Carroll Shelby, founder of Shelby American. “It might not be as sexy as adding more horsepower or bigger brakes, but shaving pounds off of a car is the single smartest move you can make.”
New for 2011 is an SVT Performance Package, featuring Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar G: 2 tires, lighter wheels, a higher rear axle ratio and stiffer springs. Data show the 2011 coupe with the SVT Performance Package is 3.0 seconds faster per lap than the 2010 Shelby GT500 on a 2.3-mile test track.
Other new technologies featured on the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 include:
- Standard HID (high-intensity discharge) headlamps
- MyKey programmable vehicle key
- Integrated spotter mirror
- Fold-down rear headrests
- 20% reduction in NVH (noise, vibration and harshness)
- Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS)
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