2021 Ford Shelby GT500 Review
Price Range: $86,990 - $92,911





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It seems like just yesterday that we extolled the virtues of the Shelby GT350, calling it the best and most compelling Mustang ever built. But now there's the GT500 and it outperforms its little brother in every measurable metric. The big-brother Shelby combines unbelievable straight-line performance with impressive handling, all while managing to be fairly comfortable and as practical as any other Mustang.
2021 Ford Shelby GT500 Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- Carbon Fiber Handling package
- New exterior colors
- Part of the sixth Mustang generation introduced for 2015
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.2L 8cyl S/C 7AM) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.48 per gallon for premium unleaded in Oregon.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Oregon
$381/mo for Shelby GT500 Base
Shelby GT500 Base
vs
$190/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
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Ford Shelby GT500 Reviews
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5 out of 5 starsZaker, 01/20/2023
2020 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.2L 8cyl S/C 7AM)
Great power, a thrill to drive,outstanding handling. for more information send me a email.
Best "Can do all" car
5 out of 5 starsDavid Yan, 08/30/2021
2021 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.2L 8cyl S/C 7AM)
Worth every penny to have a beast that doing so well in every war she envolved.
Too fast.
5 out of 5 starsN, 06/28/2022
2021 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.2L 8cyl S/C 7AM)
Everything you think it should be and more.
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5 out of 5 starsMark H , 10/20/2022
2020 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.2L 8cyl S/C 7AM)
Love these Shelby Gt500's, body style, paint color, the performance is spot on. Way to go Ford Motor Co!! The best never rest
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Ford Shelby GT500, so we've included reviews for other years of the Shelby GT500 since its last redesign.
2021 Shelby GT500 Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $70,300 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 14 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $381/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Shelby GT500 models:
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System
- Sounds the horn and flashes the emergency indicators in the event of a crash, alerting emergency workers of your location.
- Rearview Camera
- Helps you navigate into tight parking spots and avoid collisions when backing out of spots in crowded parking lots.
- Ford MyKey
- Allows the owner to set secondary-driver parameters and limits for teen and valet drivers.
NHTSA Overall Rating
5 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5PassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover5 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover9.3%
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