2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

fgpsi · 15-01-2019, 01:17 AM

official ford promo vids

https://youtu.be/5Apl0lffGeI

https://youtu.be/TajurVwLbxM

fgpsi · 15-01-2019, 01:20 AM

**GO FURTHER** · 15-01-2019, 06:53 AM

OCD kicking in... But you would have thought they would have photoshopped out the tyre marks and stains on the ground before publishing those photos.

P.S. - And no I don't think they add character or toughness to the car or images.

whitelion65 · 15-01-2019, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GO FURTHER

OCD kicking in... But you would have thought they would have photoshopped out the tyre marks and stains on the ground before publishing those photos.

P.S. - And no I don't think they add character or toughness to the car or images.

Agreed!
And some of the reflections on the car itself....

Enough of that....off to buy my lotto ticket!

MAGPIE · 15-01-2019, 06:58 AM

Looks mean as

GT0132 · 15-01-2019, 08:05 AM

well at least I have the steering wheel already

CJR09 · 15-01-2019, 08:28 AM

As Phil Anselmo once said - 'That's f#%kin badass!'

**M&Ms** · 15-01-2019, 09:54 AM

I would so daily that!

Doubt we'll officially see it down under though. If we do, expect a $200k sticker.

**GO FURTHER** · 15-01-2019, 01:24 PM

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I would so daily that!

Doubt we'll officially see it down under though. If we do, expect a $200k sticker.

I recall a recent interview with Ford Australia, as to why they don't bring the new Shelby's downunder.

Apparantly its to do with the strict ADR's that are put on car distributors, importers and manufacturers.

One of the problems were the exhaust noise levels, much louder than the active exhausts of the MY18+ GT's we get.

So if we do eventually see them in Oz, expect a numbed down version.

While Motorsport modification companies like Herrod can get around the ADR's, it is not the same and as easy as a manufacturer like Ford to get away with the same, that was according to the interview responses from FOA.

**DJM83** · 15-01-2019, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GO FURTHER

I recall a recent interview with Ford Australia, as to why they don't bring the new Shelby's downunder.

Apparantly its to do with the strict ADR's that are put on car distributors, importers and manufacturers.

One of the problems were the exhaust noise levels, much louder than the active exhausts of the MY18+ GT's we get.

So if we do eventually see them in Oz, expect a numbed down version.

While Motorsport modification companies like Herrod can get around the ADR's, it is not the same and as easy as a manufacturer like Ford to get away with the same, that was according to the interview responses from FOA.

Mustang motorsport will be doing as good as factory RHD conversions of this apprantly and the 350 aswell but as you said I'd say very small numbers.

Falcon SXR8 · 15-01-2019, 11:30 AM

Love the colour

Bossxr8 · 15-01-2019, 11:51 AM

Ford are keeping the final power figure very close to their chest. They obviously have something they want to out do, and are waiting to the very last minute so they don't get gazumped before release.

fgpsi · 15-01-2019, 12:02 PM

Bossxr8 · 15-01-2019, 01:34 PM

Already been confirmed not coming here due to no RHD production.

fgpsi · 15-01-2019, 04:31 PM

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Already been confirmed not coming here due to no RHD production.

whyyyyyyy

**Fordman1** · 15-01-2019, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fgpsi

whyyyyyyy

RHD, potential sales vs amortised development costs , and stupid ADR’s ?

MAGPIE · 15-01-2019, 05:02 PM

Can't wait to see one in NZ, Demons are going for 250k, Redeyes just under 200k so should be somewhere around there. GT350 are around 100k which is pretty tempting.

GT0132 · 15-01-2019, 05:15 PM

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GT350 are around 100k which is pretty tempting.

That's sensible pricing for the 350 and there would be a market in this part of the world at that price point

jpd80 · 15-01-2019, 05:29 PM

I think Ford stops anyone importing the current Mustangs in LHD and converting it for sale,
that also includes GT350 and this GT500

Maybe this is something that FPV could look at with Ford supplying the RHD bits from the factory...

**Fordman1** · 15-01-2019, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

I think Ford stops anyone importing the current Mustangs in LHD and converting it for sale,
that also includes GT350 and this GT500

Maybe this is something that FPV could look at with Ford supplying the RHD bits from the factory...

Mustang Motor Sport have put something on Facebook about bringing them in and asked for expressions of interest Jpd.

jpd80 · 15-01-2019, 07:23 PM

Good, I hope they sell plenty of them, even at $250K........

nstg8a · 15-01-2019, 08:31 PM

New import laws allow imports under certain circumstances.

If ford won't bring them in, then you can.

Wretched · 16-01-2019, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nstg8a

New import laws allow imports under certain circumstances.

If ford won't bring them in, then you can.

This is true, however one of the big criteria is limited build numbers. I am not sure if the GT500 is a limited build.

roddy1960 · 16-01-2019, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fgpsi

official ford promo vids

https://youtu.be/5Apl0lffGeI

https://youtu.be/TajurVwLbxM

Great clips , great car . It's a disappointment we may not see this icon here in Oz but that's tempered with this simple fact .

At least we can actually buy Mustang here at all . Ford has many faults but they have at least not totally disregarded the RHD fans around the world unlike other builders . Other than the Ford GT of course .

Just imagine though if the 500 or 350 was ever configured RHD for this country. They'd have no trouble selling them that's for sure even at a premium sticker price .

GT0132 · 16-01-2019, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by roddy1960

Great clips , great car . It's a disappointment we may not see this icon here in Oz but that's tempered with this simple fact .

At least we can actually buy Mustang here at all . Ford has many faults but they have at least not totally disregarded the RHD fans around the world unlike other builders . Other than the Ford GT of course .

Just imagine though if the 500 or 350 was ever configured RHD for this country. They'd have no trouble selling them that's for sure even at a premium sticker price .

I'm not sure. I can't help but think once it gets to around the $200k mark the German performance cars look to be a more attractive proposition.

roddy1960 · 16-01-2019, 08:33 AM

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I'm not sure. I can't help but think once it gets to around the $200k mark the German performance cars look to be a more attractive proposition.

Maybe but not the charisma and presence in lots of ways ..

found this too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBCCSqRuX3s

The engine upgrade is interesting ..Not especially thrilled to find out there's no manual though.. If I ever buy any Mustang I'll want the manual one I think .

GT0132 · 16-01-2019, 09:10 AM

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Maybe but not the charisma and presence in lots of ways ..

I agree. Back in early December old mate across the road bought a new AMG C63. I live in a cul de sac and at our Christmas street drinks his C63 was parked on his driveway and my Mustang on mine. A few young families with kids there and the kids wanted to take a look at the Mustang close up. The Merc , at a guess worth probably 3x as much, didn't even get a mention

sewingman · 16-01-2019, 09:11 AM

I agree

Bossxr8 · 16-01-2019, 02:34 PM

I don't know why they keep rejecting RHD Shelbys. Mustang has proven it's desirability in RHD, Bullitt was a near instant sellout, and HSV never had any issue selling 100k+ limited editions. There is a market here.

Maybe it's just not big enough to return the extra cost of investment required to make a RHD version?

roddy1960 · 18-01-2019, 08:10 AM

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I don't know why they keep rejecting RHD Shelbys. Mustang has proven it's desirability in RHD, Bullitt was a near instant sellout, and HSV never had any issue selling 100k+ limited editions. There is a market here.

Maybe it's just not big enough to return the extra cost of investment required to make a RHD version?

I suppose it's just too small of numbers in proportion to LHD for the trouble and expense . Wouldn't be so bad if they'll allow import and driving of a LHD though if you're prepared to fork out for the privilege as has already been mentioned . Some of the purists are disappointed going by comments on reviews that there is no dedicated manual among other things but it's a pretty serious weapon .

IF I was rich , if it was allowed and if you could actually use it in LHD the one I'd buy would be the GT 350.

Highly , highly unlikely .