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Used 2021 Ford Shelby GT500 Coupe Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Ford Shelby GT500 is an ultra-high-performance variant of the standard Ford Mustang. Under the hood is a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 (760 horsepower, 625 lb-ft) that is connected to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Only one trim level is available, and optional extras are limited to a few packages and several stand-alone options. Standard feature highlights include:

Shelby GT500
Blends performance with comfort:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Brembo ultra-high-performance brakes
  • Adaptive suspension
  • Limited-slip differential
  • Magnesium engine brace
  • Dual exhaust with quad 4.5-inch exhaust tips
  • Rear spoiler
  • Push-button hood pins
  • 12-inch digital instrument panel
  • 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Nine-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Leather-trimmed seating surfaces
  • Six-way power-adjustable driver's and passenger seats
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Leather and faux suede-wrapped steering wheel
  • Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

Technology package

  • 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system with subwoofer
  • Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Heated outside rearview mirrors with memory and Cobra puddle lights
  • Driver's seat with three-position memory (not available with the Recaro seat option)
  • Navigation

Handling package

  • Adds increased suspension adjustability as well as aerodynamic improvements for better high-speed handling

Carbon Fiber Handling package

  • Combines the Handling package's features with carbon-fiber wheels and locking wheel nuts

Carbon Fiber Track Pack

  • Removes the rear seats, replaces the rear spoiler with a prominent wing, and adds supersticky tires

Which Shelby GT500 trim does Edmunds recommend?

There's only trim level and only a handful of option packages for the Shelby GT500. We'd get ours in white and hold the racing stripes, but we're not picky. To that, we would add the Handling package for the added alignment adjustability and the Technology package for the navigation, blind-spot monitoring and upgraded audio system. The Carbon Fiber Track Pack is appealing, but we suggest saving your money for the countless sets of new tires you'll eventually have to buy.

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Midlothian, VA
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Features

Bluetooth
standard
Navigation
optional
Satellite radio
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
Cruise control
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Parking assistance
Not available
Upholstery
leather
Heated seats
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
Sunroof
Not available
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Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
Engine power
760 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Engine torque
625 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
Engine displacement
5.2 l
Engine configuration
v8
Transmission
7-speed automated manual
Tire size
305/30R20 (FRONT) 315/30R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
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Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
12 / 18 / 14 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
16.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
192 / 288 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
81.9 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
76.7 in.
Height
55.0 in.
Length
190.2 in.
Wheelbase
107.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
13.5 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
37.6 in.
Front Leg Room
44.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.3 in.
Rear Head Room
34.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
29.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
51.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
Not Available
Depreciation
Not Available
Financing
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
Not Available
Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
Not Available
Repairs
Not Available
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Colors

Interior
Ebony w/Smoke Gray Accents, leather/sueded microfiber
Ebony w/Smoke Gray Accents, leather
Exterior
Grabber Yellow
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Antimatter Blue Metallic
Velocity Blue Metallic
Ford Performance Blue Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Shadow Black
Oxford White
Race Red
Twister Orange Tri-Coat
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat