The Best American Car Ever? 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Review
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- Join us as we take the new 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 for a wicked drive and a comprehensive review.
I was somewhere like the Detroit Auto Show press days when Ford teased the GT500, which was many months before the launch, and they teased that it would be more than 700hp. I thought, ok, that’s cool.
What’s actually powering the Shelby is a 5.2-litre all-aluminum V8 with a compact supercharger sitting on top. It makes power like a supercharged V8 should - and forget 700 horses, in production specification it makes a glorious 760 horsepower at 7300 RPM. Maximum torque is 625 pounds is produced well up into the rev range at 5000 RPM.
Power goes through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox - yes, a dual-clutch in a Mustang - and transferred to the rear axle via a carbon fibre driveshaft. The rear differential is a mechanical limited-slip with a 3.73
final drive.
I did take this GT500 to a Cars & Coffee and it was a bit of a hit. The Mustang nerds came out of the woodwork to see it and popping the hood is fun.
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Sitting here at work and all I can think is I want to go drive mine. I will likely lose my license to old age before I give this car up.
Another nice. Concise review. Praise without bias stroke to source. Honest. Thanks Mike
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Great review!! Appreciate the quality commentary as well as the many car-sound-only sequences.
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Great video, love the shots of you driving...all casual at speed in corners
Thanks, Simon!
Great review probably the best so far.
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Brian what a fantastic opening sequence! it makes you wish you where there. Great video!👍
Thanks, Mike!
👏 great job Brian. Very well done and love your content - as usual! Btw, you were gushing 😉. Lol, “four tanks of fuel in five days... please support my merch store”
Since then, our #savethemanuals masks have been our biggest seller!
Thank you that was the best video I've ever seen about this car.
Thanks, I know.
Brilliant review Brian...got it in Race Red color last week....the others I own in my garage are ZL1 and a C7 Z07 with Z07 package (Carbon 65 edition) and Mustang feels the best...so 100% with you on it being the best American car....
Right on! Congrats! That’s a nice garage you’ve got there!
Well said ! One of the best GT500 reviews I've seen so far ! And yes the car is BRILLIANT ! I just can't take getting screwed by my friendly dealer !
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Really good review. I've had adults in the back seat. Very tight! 5'7" is about it for height. Very close to the rear glass at that point. Tight leg room too. But, doable. I've had comments that even though it is tight is was comfortable seats.
Glad you enjoyed the episode. I love this car.
Excellent review - I guess the 350 will be the last hardcore manual Shelby track car...good time to buy!
Thanks! I suppose so, but between the Bullitt, the 350, the 500, and the Mach 1, this gen Mustang is pure legend.
I don't know if that is the case. The Mach 1 just got a review by Car and Driver and compared the Lightning lap times for the GT350 and the Mach 1. Even though the Mach 1 is down some 50 or so horsepower it was about .1 seconds off the time of the GT350. What is really telling is there was over 3 mph difference down the fast section. That seems to say it picks up the time in other areas. Horsepower can always be added as with anything else. But, which is easier to add?
Wow 4 tanks of fuel in 5 days doesn’t sound like a “daily” for most of us! Is that ordinary use or track and drag use? You’ll need big money for gas with this guzzler!
Well, I didn’t soft pedal it anywhere and I did a day and a half driving the roads you see in this review. I would totally daily this car.
She's thirsty when flogged. I get over 17mpg average tank after tank. Up over 8000 feet down to 1000 foot level. Then I know of people that get about 3 mpg. Best I've got is over 20mpg down around sea level steadyish speeds. But, those don't last, as stop lights etc. cut into the mileage. But, 17+ is easy to get without romping too much on it.
Ordering one Monday. I’m serious. Thanks for the great review.
Do it. Brilliant car.
Having previously owned an 85 GT, this GT500 really deserves the label of Home Slice
It is wholly undeserving of the Homeslice.
@@BrianMakse Amen and alleluia to that bruvva
Nice vid, great job! Well put together and professional.
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There is nothing else that sounds like a Mustang, is there? My very humble 2006 GT Premium with Flowmaster Outlaw mufflers brings a smile to my face simply idling in the garage or driveway, and being in the cabin as you get into it is just stupidly insane fun. I'll never afford anything in the GT350 lineup, even, but if I ever came into some money, a GT350 would be the car of choice, hands down, even if I had the resources to purchase any exotic or super car in the world. There's simply nothing else like a Shelby.
I enjoyed the GT350, sure, but this thing is pure magic. Epic.
@@BrianMakse I agree, it is the superior car. But there's something about the early Coyote style GT 350s that just ticks all the boxes for me. I'd be proud to own or drive the GT 500, don't get me wrong. I can't really explain it properly, but the earlier GT 350 models just tick all the boxes and create a deep, visceral/psychological feeling of please, lol, if that makes sense.
@@ryanbaker7404 I completely understand! I don't know if I'd call the GT500 all around superior, though. It's simply my preference, for whatever that's worth!
@@BrianMakse Oh, and I would go with the white body with the blue Lemans stripes. For me, that's the body/stripe color combo that screams GT350!
@@ryanbaker7404 Classic Shelby!
Great video!!! My carbon fiber track package should be here in march! GT500 already runining mid 9s
Thanks, and congrats! How did you spec yours otherwise? Carbon pack is the way to go!
@@BrianMakse grabber line no strips and black roof
That intro was epic. What a sound. Thanks Brian!!!
Stripes are the coolest for the GT500 !! Carbon package is def not necessary whatsoever!!!! Drive on !! S500 GT500 will be talked about for many many years and the $$$ will hold and even increase
In your opinion, what is more fun to drive, the new gt 500 or camaro zl1 1le?
GT500. ZL1 1LE is a highly focused track car and not as enjoyable on the road.
@@BrianMakse Thank you!
10:41 such a beautiful sound...
We've also got a full sights and sound video on the channel for you to enjoy.
Mines arriving in a week. I am so damn excited! the way this car sounds... the way it looks... true perfection! I mean i do plan to change all interior plastic with carbon but the car is good as is anyway!
What colour and spec did you get? I'd love to see the interior when you're done. That'll be a huge improvement.
@@BrianMakse velocity blue with white top and side stripes, handling Pack, recaros and tech pack. The car is lovely! But indeed the plastic is as expected xD but ive spoken with MPRcarbon on Instagram and they make custom carbon fiber pieces if you are interested. I am just waiting for this pandemic to pass before going through with it xD
@@Beefy-Tech Nice spec! Pretty much this car in a different colour. I had a look. That carbon will add a nice touch to the interior for sure. The OEM steering wheel is still the way to go.
@@BrianMakse i agree with you, having had some time with it the oem steering wheel is lovely!
Thanks Brian - another great review. Socal GT500 mark-ups put it squarely in upscale competition. Looks like a fun car definitely not designed for DD duties.
Totally designed for daily driving, at least the way I lived with it. Did everything I normally do. Gym, commuting, shopping, you name it, just very quickly. Brilliant daily IMO.
Love your reviews. So you managed around 80 miles with a tank doing regular driving, city or highway? Do you think this trend of massive HP petrol-fueled muscle cars will keep going for much longer?
I drained the tank in the manner in which you see the car being driven in many of the shots with sound. That’s the price I paid to bring this to y’all. Big power cars are here to stay for a long time, thankfully.
Spectacular sound!
Thanks, that's why we spent all that time and money showcasing it.
@@BrianMakse It shows! Very nicely made. As was your Miata video.
Looked like an Ontario plate on that GT, but on second look it wasn't. 😀
I love this car, what do you know about getting one in Canada? Dealer mark ups? I checked local Ford dealer websites and there was nothing.
I’ve only heard rumours that Canada is getting a small allocation. I do know that net new orders placed today are looking at 2021 delivery.
@@BrianMakse One is best off going down south and digging for it then
The base GT500 costs about $75k without options and dealer markups. My 2019 Bullitt was $50k. You’ve reviewed the Bullitt so do you think it’s worth $25k more if your only using in ordinary driving (like a daily) with no track or drag racing.
If you'll drive the GT500 like I did in the vid and fully explore the performance envelope, yes. If you're going to soft pedal it, the Bullitt will be just fine for you. Sure some people are taking it to the drag strip, but that completely misses the point of the GT500.
Brian Makse - So thanks for the response. I have no need for all that extra horse power especially because i can’t legally drive it as fast you did unless I’m on a track. I need the $30k for travel now that I’m retired! But it’s a cool car for sure just not that much better then Bullitt looking at money factor and my much softer driving. You drove it like a race car driver like you said! The Tallahassee police would give you a ticket in a minute!😊👍🏻LoL
Agreed on the Bullitt. Good call. As for me in Florida, I do my best to never resemble Florida Man!
You are incorrect on the spring rates between the "base" 2020 GT500 and the 2020 CFTP GT500, they are different along with the rear bar. In addition, the ZL1 1LE is available with an automatic 10 speed (the GM/Ford co-designed unit), most likely because of the GT500 DCT (if I had to hazard a guess). And the A10 version is faster than the M6.
Thanks for pointing out the different set up. I would have gotten to the bottom of it had I been on the launch and I certainly would have asked if there was a different damper calibration (there should be). The ZL1 1LE auto is definitely not a response to the GT500.
The GM presser about the A10 was suspiciously close to the date (after) that Ford announced/confirmed (take your pick) the DCT in the GT500, wasn't it? It was enough to make some folks scratch their chin. Wasn't the ZL1 1LE only to come with the M6 (at it's 2018 launch)? Or asked another way, GM always had plans for the A10 in the ZL1 1LE?
It’s fun to think that, but a transmission integration, particularly for a low volume car in the confines of GM, is a long process.
Just found your channel loved your review on this AMAZING car! Will be watching more of your videos!
One question though. Will Ford fix that one second delay it seems to have? Or did they program it that way?
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What one second delay? I really don’t know what you mean.
Brian Makse for some reason or another there is a FULL one second delay on a hard launch. In other reviews you see it when they do a quarter mile run.
My pre production tester had no launch issues. I’m not fan of those kinds of circus trick, so I don’t film it. Most importantly, consider the source of that. Pretend pro driver? Forget what they’re saying. Legit pro driver? Then that info might be reliable.
The splitter/gurney handling package bits really transform the vehicle in the corners. It is amazing stock. Adding those just makes it hug the road even more. I have the base and prefer the stock seats to the recaro. Drove in the recaro for a full day at the FPRS. They feel great and are very nice. I just prefer the heated/cooled seats. Although spirited driving does cause you to feel like you'll get spit out the window if it was down. For around town and normal fun driving on the roads the base seats are just perfect. I really don't think you'll miss the recaros unless your on the track. Just my .02...
The aero doesn't really begin working until you're past 120mph. I'd still get the Recaros even though I'm a fan of heated and cooled seats!
@@BrianMakse makes sense. I do find over several tanks I’m about 15% less fuel mileage in same driving with the aero installed.
Great review. You got a new subscriber
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The video audio never does the exhaust enough justice.
Open to new ideas on how to capture audio better.
@@BrianMakse microphone mounted close to the exhaust.
How would you compare this car to the c7 zr1? And which would you choose? Really looking forward to getting a used gt500 in the future
Great question, Oscar. Both are impressive, but I think the GT500 is much more special. It's better resolved, more approachable, and has greater versatility than ZR1.
Brian Makse thanks a lot for the response, the gt500s fit and finish seems very very good as well.
It's at least on par with a C7, that's for sure! I was obviously very happy with the GT500 and was sincerely impressed with it.
Great review, I love mine!
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Hi Brian. So just like your friend who has teenagers I have two kids as well, but much younger, 6 and 4, and I would love a fun car that I can take the whole family in.
I know in one of your other videos I asked you on your thoughts about the IS500 and while that would be more usable the GT500 is just in another league. On top of that, I cannot find a new IS500 anywhere, but I can build the GT500 to my specification.
If not this GT500, what else would you recommend that is a lot of fun, but can fit the kids as well?
Hey Boris, yeah, I think they can fit just fine, assuming you don’t have a gangster lean style seating position. All Mustangs are basically the same inside, so check one out to be sure
@@BrianMakse oh I so hate the gangster lean seating position.
It makes no sense and I feel that all your inputs are vague and your reaction too slow when in that position.
Thank you again for your input.
I appreciate it because for me, buying a car is a hard decision. I over analyze everything. The cost, the economy, the quality and reliability, potential future value or lack thereof......
Anyway, my list looks like this:
IS500
GS-F
RC-F (really tight back seat area)
G82 M4 (manual)
GT500
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I know the list is all over the place 🤣, but I will take any feedback.
BTW, keep making great videos that you make. 👍🏼
Thanks, Boris. Scratch the M4 manual from your list and carry on. Keep me posted!
@@BrianMakse thank you. I do remember from one of your videos you said it was not that great. Thank you for confirming it.
I will keep looking at the others and let you know what I get.
The auto is so much better in the M4 and I’m sure I’ve said so in all M4 episodes!
Matt farah lost brother
Clearly you haven’t seen me on his podcast those three times....
Mine stops on a dime and gives nine cents change
Sounds like a quote straight out of Car and Driver from the '60s.
Brian Makse my dad used to say that probably where he got it from. Big laugh
@@scottcroce5277 I used to read my dad's old car mags religiously, I bet it's in the old mag collection somewhere!
What a great review , i like your style very much ! Word to all Parents... This car is LETHAL in any "teens" hands....!! Don't do it ........!
Thanks, but don't tell us tell your friends, put this on Reddit, etc. The teenager reference is because my friend needs to transport his kids to school from time to time.
Brian, hello from a fellow Canadian!!!! Loved this review of the GT500 I also enjoyed your 2019 ZR1 review. It was 1 of the reasons why I decided to get myself a ZR1 when I was getting pretty pissed off with the lack of info on the Shelby GT500.I would like to know now that you got the chance to review the Shelby how it compares to the ZR1 you reviewed.Great channel I look forward to seeing your next review of any killer rides that are available.
Thanks! At the end of the day, it's Mustang vs Corvette. They're both awesome. I think the ZR1 is quicker around a race track with a skilled pair of hands. It's the King of all Corvettes, of course. The GT500 is much more approachable, certainly easier to drive for most people, and dare I say, it may be the one that's a touch more special because it's the ultimate supercar-killing pony car. Be sure to turn your notifications on, mega cars drop on Sundays, regular cars and other things on Tuesdays. Follow along on Instagram if you want a sneak peek at what's coming up!
Thanks for the reply. I haven't had much time driving my ZR1 (got it October 2019 from a Manitoba dealer) and had to park it shortly when the weather turned. I can't wait for spring to see how it will drive. Of course M7 or bust!!!!! Save the manuals!!!!!!!
@@anc5022 Save the manuals, indeed! You need to get one of those shirts from our merch store!
Brain. I would love it - if you road or track test the Lotus evora 400. 2017/2018. 2017 preferred. Manual transmission only. The last of the ours sport car experience. Hydraulic steering. Limit slip. Wishbone style suspension.
You can get a new/used on from 70k-75k. There plenty of test the the lotus gt. But that darn car is now 105k to 120k. And they over did the original looks. The real bargain is the 2017 lotus 400. Want one bad. Close - to buy. Love to hear your opinion, heard it’s will take the Porsche. Plus reliable Toyota 3.5 liter motor with edelbrock supercharger,
Thanks Mike
Pretty sure that won’t happen. Check in with Matt Farah, he knows the Lotus product pretty well.
At what time did you showed up at the Crest? It seems deserted...
I haven’t driven there in years.
@@BrianMakse oh It look like you shot this video there...
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Great car to buy used in a few years.
Excellent car to buy today!
Frozen Car Guy good luck with that
Excellent review.
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Are you using your left foot? If not no thanks.
For what?
@@BrianMakse braking??? lol
Brian why the gt500 have a d c t transmission for
If it 'ain't shit', then why ask this question?
To go fast on a track
Brian why the gt500 don't want to race demon👹👹👹👹👹
@@BrianMakse Please don't are you in 13 year old.
Please stop holding back, tell us how you really feel.
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It looks like it's stuck in 1999.
And it's a whooping ass in 2020
@1CBRDUDE And it still beating your faves being big fat old and heavy. Bahaha!!
Dude you're a damn funny ass joke.
Maybe you should get one to help you pick up even younger chicks since is definitely needed.
As a fellow Canadian, I am a little butt-hurt hearing you say Zee.... its ZED! lol
Sorry about your butt. That’s one battle I got tired of fighting.
No manual.....No thanks!!🙄 I don't care how great the car is.
John B
I agree, that's why I’m going with the GT350.
That said, if I was going for a track burner where performance is key, this transmission is just incredible.
Bottom line is we just cannot out shift the computer.
John B, don’t worry surely u can not afford anyway... just stick to the average car that affordable for you.
@@robamg63s58
Always a goofy ass boy in his mammy's nasty basement sitting on a filthy couch typing on a floppy disk computer eating a spoiled ass bologna. sandwich.😅😆🤣😁😁 Get a life dog
Most of the "No Manual" complainers are the ones that truly need the auto.
@ says who...you? Some random internet guy. No I'd say most are people that like rowing gears and enjoying actually driving the car instead of just pressing a pedal and letting the car do everything. Been racing since I was a kid, with trophies to show for it, and I'll take a manual anyday over an auto. If you cant win races in a manual, you dont need to be racing to begin with. Any idiot can let a computer do the work for them
HELL NO!!! ZR1. NUFF SAID
Disagree. Driven both extensively. I find this more interesting and a little more special.
@@BrianMakse excellent response
That 2020 gt500 ain't shit at all
Great review man. This car is a modern day engineering marvel! Ford really out did themselves with this one. Anyone who bashes it clearly is lost, regardless of what car brand they prefer.
Took them 6 years to build it to me even thou I believe it’s a great car wish it was 50 more hp and 4000 pounds not 4200 and the mark ups are disgusting 15000 to 30000 is to much plus the 80000 to10000 dollars mustang for that price I’ll take the zo6 c8 next year . Can’t use the back seat anyways to small
@@JeffCarsboatsatvs It doesn't need another fifty horses and the average driver wouldn't notice 200 lbs, lighter or heavier.
@mrkilemall99 thanks, we kinda like this review too, but don't tell us, tell your friends, share it on Reddit and your social, and hit up our merch store! Agreed that haters completely miss the point. That's their loss...
@@JeffCarsboatsatvs. Yes it could have 50 more and 200 lbs less, regardless this car is beating cars at the drag strip that are strictly built to drive in a straight line, while it is also beating exotics on the track. It took them six years for a reason. It is an all around performance monster period. That was what it was built to do and it has exceeded expectations. You can't hate, and if you do then again, you are missing the point.
Brian Makse that would get it into the low 10s for competition for the redeye and faster at the track waited 5years to see this car should of had better numbers