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2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 First Drive
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TO THE POINT
What's New? The 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 is all new, offering substantial power, hardware, and styling upgrades to the Mustang GT.
Selling Points: 500 horsepower, base price, styling
Deal Breakers: Handling, questionable quality
Our Advice: Buy for exclusivity, style, and straight-line performance; otherwise, avoid the dealer markup and opt for one of several better all-around performers
MEET THE COMPETITION
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
2006 Dodge Viper
RELATED LINKS
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Photo Gallery
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible Photo Gallery
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H and GT/CS Photo Gallery
Shelby, Cobra, and Mach 1 Photo Gallery
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2nd Opinion - Wardlaw
Despite its intimidating looks, the Shelby GT500 wouldn't like survive a Viper attack. Furthermore, the lack of steering feel and suspension control make the Mustang GT a smarter buy.
Cobras flare their hoods to appear larger and more threatening to predators, so the bulging front clip on the new Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500 aligns with the design of its reptilian namesake. Cobras also prey on other snakes, but after driving the GT500 I'm not convinced a Shelby driver would be wise to attack a Viper despite the firepower produced from the supercharged V8. Finally, venom doesn't always flow when a Cobra strikes, proven out by the Shelby GT500's lack of steering feel and body control. This is a better Mustang, but my pick is still the GT.
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About Thom Blackett
Thom Blackett joined Autobytel in 2000 as a Research Analyst with the company's data division, Automotive Information Center (AIC). After four years of pouring through press kits searching for minute details, Thom jumped to Autobytel's editorial team. Born and raised in the state of Maine (no, it's not part of Canada and yes, the proper pronunciation of lobster is "lobstah"), Thom has always been a car nut, using his grandmother's potholders as steering wheels to "drive" around the house as a youngster. His biggest sorrow is never getting to know his grandfather's 1959 Caddy, or the '62 Impala Convertible and '69 Chevy Malibu that his parents once owned. As Autobytel's Road Test Editor, Thom strives to write articles that serve to inform as well as entertain. A proud member of the Motor Press Guild, Thom holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine. Comments may be emailed to thomb@autobytel.com.
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