RadicalX Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Ford didn’t have anything new to introduce at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but it doesn’t mean the automaker came empty handed. As noticed by Automotive News’ Michael Martinez, Ford created a special display to confirm the highly-anticipated Mustang Shelby GT500 will be unveiled on January 14th. Unsurprisingly, this coincides with the first day of press previews at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The display doesn’t reveal much else, but it does confirm the GT500 will be a 2020 model. This isn’t too surprising considering it’s almost 2019 already. While Ford is keeping details under wraps, the automaker has previously said the car will be the “pinnacle of Mustang performance” as it will feature a supercharged V8 engine that produces more than 700 hp (522 kW / 709 PS). This means the model will be even more powerful than the Ford GT which has a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 that develops 647 hp (482 kW / 655 PS). Besides the high-performance engine, the GT500 will come equipped with “innovative track technologies, performance hardware, plus aggressive and functional track-tuned styling.” Speaking of styling, a couple of images reportedly leaked out of a Ford dealer convention earlier this year. They showed the model will follow in the footsteps of the GT350, but adopt a revised grille with a center-mounted Cobra emblem. The car also had a gloss black front bumper accent and a more aggressive front splitter. Moving further back, the model was equipped with a ventilated hood and a massive carbon fiber rear wing. The car also appeared to ride on carbon fiber wheels which were backed by a high-performance braking system with red calipers. Following its debut in the Motor City, the 2020 Shelby GT500 will be launched later in 2019. https://www.carscoops.com/2018/11/official-2020-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-debuts-jan-14th/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Preproduction builds start in February Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 15 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said: Preproduction builds start in February ...with a certain large displacement V8 made in Windsor perhaps??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY93SHO Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 1 minute ago, twintornados said: ...with a certain large displacement V8 made in Windsor perhaps??? If you mean a supercharged 5.2 then yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, MY93SHO said: If you mean a supercharged 5.2 then yes. The engine will come from Romeo like the Shelby engines have for a while now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 23 minutes ago, MY93SHO said: If you mean a supercharged 5.2 then yes. Think bigger....something north of 6.999 L in size maybe??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, twintornados said: Think bigger....something north of 6.999 L in size maybe??? No Supercharged 5.2 Edited November 28, 2018 by fuzzymoomoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 1 minute ago, fuzzymoomoo said: No Supercharged 5.2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 When specs are revealed you won't be let down and if you are well then there's no help for you 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SoonerLS Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 On 11/28/2018 at 3:55 PM, twintornados said: Think bigger....something north of 6.999 L in size maybe??? Not sure why anyone would want a truck mill in a Mustang... ...unless they want this: ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Kat Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 On 11/28/2018 at 5:24 PM, fuzzymoomoo said: When specs are revealed you won't be let down and if you are well then there's no help for you I know cuz a hybrid electric motor will be sandwiched in the bell housing ala’ Aviator Grand Touring. Correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang let back Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 On 11/29/2018 at 7:57 PM, SoonerLS said: Not sure why anyone would want a truck mill in a Mustang... for more power and TQ. ...unless they want this: ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 On 11/29/2018 at 10:09 PM, Stray Kat said: I know cuz a hybrid electric motor will be sandwiched in the bell housing ala’ Aviator Grand Touring. Correct? No thats going to be a completely different model The GT500 is going to have a supercharged crossplane 5.2L V8 in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 1 hour ago, silvrsvt said: No thats going to be a completely different model The GT500 is going to have a supercharged crossplane 5.2L V8 in it. Who says it can’t have both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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