2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 test drive
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is no one-trick pony. The most powerful Ford ever is as happy on a twisty track as it is on a drag strip, Fox News Automotive Editor Gary Gastelu says.
Ford is celebrating the 55th anniversary of the original Mustang Shelby GT500 with special edition inspired by the 1967 model.
The Mustang Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition features Brittany Blue paint like the 1967 original. (Ford)
The 2022 GT500's Heritage Edition package features Brittany Blue paint borrowed from the classic's paint selection, racing stripes and GT500 logo stripes along the rockers.
The Mustang GT500 Heritage Edition offers a hand-painted racing stripe option for $10,000. (Ford)
The limited availability package is priced at $2,140 with Wimbledon White or Absolute Black decal striping or $12,140 with hand-painted Wimbledon White stripes, bringing the total price before other additions to $86,235.
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Paint stripes are also a $10,000 option in different colors across the GT500 lineup.
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Aside from the unique appearance, the GT500 Heritage Edition remains mechanically the same as the rest of the lineup, and comes powered by its 760 hp supercharged 5.2-liter V8 connected to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
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Custom car builders can also now buy the GT500's "Predator" V8 as a standalone crate motor for $25,995.
Code Orange is an exclusive color for models sold under the Ford Performance umbrella. (Ford)
If throwback blue isn't your thing, the 2022 GT500 will also be offered for the first time in Code Orange, which is an exclusive color for models that fall under the Ford Performance banner, including the F-150 Raptor, GT and upcoming Bronco Raptor.