because its horsepower is 500
The engine horsepower rating was 500 hp or better
There are two models available in the Shelby Gt500. Shelby GT500 - 500 HP / 480 torque Shelby GT500 KR - 540 HP / 510 torque
500 hp
One can purchase a Shelby GT 500 at a Ford dealership. The Shelby GT500 is a version of the Ford Mustang. The approximate price of this vehicle is $55,000.
The 2008 Ford Shelby-GT500's engine produces 500 hp @ 6000 rpm.
500 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 480 LB/FT torque at 4,500 RPM ( according to the Ford 2008 Shelby GT500 supplement )
The 2013 Ford Shelby-GT500's engine produces 662 hp @ 6250 rpm.
The base price on the 2007 Shelby GT500 was 40,930
A 1967 Shelby Mustang G.T. 500 gets 9-12 mpg
The 2014 Ford Shelby-GT500 has 32 valves.
The 2012 Ford Shelby-GT500 has a V8 engine.
The 2011 Ford Shelby-GT500 has 32 valves.