2021 Shelby GT500 Mustang Invokes Thrills Wins Over Enthusiasts
Supercharged V8 steals the show and wins over the hearts of Mustang enthusiasts. 2021 Shelby GT500 Cobra Mustang is a memorable muscle car that’s sure to hold its value and become a collector car.
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As an automotive journalist some weeks are better than others. And some weeks are downright memorable.
This was one of those weeks as I had two very special cars to drive. More on the other car later this week here at Torque News. For now, let’s focus on the very memorable 2021 Shelby GT500.
I was set to speak before a couple of Mustang Clubs to promote my book Mustang by Design (available on Amazon). My speaking engagement was at the Halderman Barn Museum, which is a Mecca for many Mustang clubs in the Midwest. This time, I would arrive in style.
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Today is April 29. I should be writing something fun about the 429 Boss engine, similar to what I wrote yesterday (on 4-28) about the Cobra Jet engine. But today’s date will always be a more somber one for me and other Mustang enthusiasts.
• Rear decklid trim panel, M-16600-MCF, $575
Each carbon fiber component delivers high strength and rigidity with low-specific weight and is crafted to withstand the high-energy forces generated by competition at the track or drag strip.
The weight of the carbon fiber hood vent and rain tray kit is trimmed to four pounds – half the weight of the corresponding stock part. The front splitter with belly pan drops from seven pounds to four, the front bumper insert weighs just one pound, and the decklid trim panel weighs two pounds. Combined, the pieces weigh nine pounds less than the stock components.
The new parts provide additional authentic carbon fiber options for Shelby GT500 buyers. They are separate from components offered as part of the Shelby GT500 Carbon Fiber Track Package, which includes 20-inch carbon fiber wheels, exposed carbon fiber instrument panel and GT4 track wing, splitter wickers and more.