2012 Ford Shelby GT500 prices start at $49,495

2011 Ford Shelby GT500

Ford has released pricing details on the 2012 Shelby GT500, which remains largely unchanged from the 2011 model year version. Prices for the 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 coupe starts at $49,495 while the convertible GT500 carries a starting price of $54,495. That’s a $1,000 over the 2011 model year

Opting for leather-trimmed Recaro front bucket streets with accent stripes will run you $1,595, a Navigation and automatic climate control will cost $2,340, while a glass roof can be your from an additional $1,995. The SVT Performance Package can be added for $3,995.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 comes from a new aluminum-block 5.4L supercharged V8 making 550-hp and 510 lb-ft of torque. The new engine results in a better power-to-weight ratio, improved fuel-economy, acceleration, handling and steering precision. For 2012, the Shelby GT500 gets an EPA-rated fuel-economy of 23/15 mpg (city/highway).

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– By: Omar Rana