Spy Photos: 2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible caught testing with quad exhaust tips
After our inside sources informed us that the 2013 Mustang would be getting several styling cues from the Shelby GT500, among other updates, we were left wondering what Ford and SVT would do to set the 2013 GT500 apart. The latest batch of spy photos give us a little bit of a clue, showing that the Shelby will be getting a makeover as well. A Shelby GT500 Convertible prototype was caught out testing, and a photo of the back end of the car reveals a set of quad exhaust tips protruding from the rear fascia. The extra set of exhaust tips could be a purely cosmetic change, but knowing Ford they could be functional as well. Our hope is that something similar to the Boss 302′s quad exhaust setup has been carried over to the Shelby.
In addition to a new look, which should be fairly extensive, the 2013 Shelby GT500 is also expected to get a significant increase in horsepower. Past reports have indicated a twin-turbo version of the 5.0-liter V8 could be under the hood, but most likely a reworked version of the aluminum block 5.4-liter V8 will remain in place, perhaps with an upgraded supercharger system or an increase in displacement to 5.8-liters. Finally, the suspension will likely be tweaked as well, with the 2013 Shelby having undergone testing at the Nürburgring in Germany earlier in the summer.
We will bring you more details about the 2013 Shelby GT500 as we get them, and expect to see the final production version at an auto show later this year, perhaps in Detroit in January.
[Source: SEMA]
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I can’t wait to see the refreshed design. I don’t doubt it will be a knockout. I just wished it was a little more affordable. I know it’s more affordable compared to the competition but considering I make less than 15k a year working full time I simply can’t afford it. Oh well.. a guy can dream right? For now I’ll stick to my V6 with 266k miles on it
Take good care of them and they’ll take good care of you.
Well,I know it seems like something you can only dream about,but if you want these kinds of things badly enough,you can have them someday. You need to look at your life now,and how you want it to be in 10 or 20 years and do what it takes to get there. I have a 2012 GT,because I spent many years in college,studied my butt off and got a good job that can pay for it. I could have even had the GT 500,but just didn’t want to spend that much money on a car (there are all sorts of other things I want and need to buy). The people that can afford those nice cars are usually the ones that worked like hell to get there. Yes,its hard,and yes,in theory everyone cant succeed. There are certainly some flaws,but there are enough people out there that wont put out the effort,that if you DO want to put out the effort,you can get ahead. Its your choice.
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