Ford Shelby GT500 Driving Experiences
The Ford Shelby GT500 was produced by both Shelby and Ford and has become one of the most widely recognised Mustangs of all time. Known as Eleanor, after the classic Shelby Mustang featured in the movie "Gone in 60 Seconds," it boasts a powerful V8 engine that produces a sound akin to a jet fighter and breathtaking looks. You can either book a gift voucher or directly schedule a drive in the Ford Shelby GT500 at various locations across the UK with DrivingExperience.com.
Information About the Ford Shelby GT500
Premiered at the New York International Auto Show in 2005, the Ford Shelby GT500 - or Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 to give it its full name - was a collaboration between Ford’s Special Vehicle Team and Carroll Shelby and has now gained fans the world over as one of the most popular Mustang cars ever produced.
The model available for booking driving experiences at DrivingExperience is affectionately known as Eleanor. It is named after the original classic Shelby Mustang muscle car that was featured in the 2000 film "Gone in 60 Seconds," starring Nicholas Cage and Angelina Jolie.
As you can see from our preview video below, the Shelby GT500 is powered by a vibrant V8 engine that powers out 550 bhp. And with it whizzing from 0 - 60 mph in under 5 seconds, you can expect to reach top speeds of 134 mph in this top-range Stateside motor.
Cool Facts About the Ford Shelby GT500
The Ford Shelby GT500 was produced by Ford at their Flat Rock, Michigan assembly line in limited runs of 10,000 a year for three consecutive years, before it was succeeded by the Ford Shelby GT500KR in 2009.
Back in 2006, the US motoring website MotorTrend drove the first ever Shelby GT500 - before it had even rolled off the production line - and drove it coast to coast road trip from Los Angeles to New York. They completed their trip over 3,479 miles and 14 States in just four days.
Ford Shelby GT500 Test Drive
Book a test drive on a track day in the Ford Shelby GT500 and experience everything this car is capable of.