Now you can finally build and price your ideal 2021 Mustang on the Ford website, as the configurator was launched on Thursday. However, anyone looking for a Shelby will have to settle for the GT500, as the dual GT350 and GT350R was dropped after 2020.
The Shelby GT500 was a new addition in 2020 and, for its second year on the market, it receives a Carbon Fiber Handling Pack that adds some serious mods, including 20 inch carbon fiber wheels with black trim (kit of wheel locking included), adjustable upper support brackets, an oil capture can, Gurney flap and divider wicker.
There are also some new colors to choose from. The list includes Antimatter Blue, Carbonized Gray and Grabber Yellow (also available for the Mustang EcoBoost and Mustang GT). Anyone who opts for the new Mustang Mach 1 has even more colors to choose from. Buyers of the Mustang special have the options Fighter Jet Gray, Iconic Silver, Shadow Black, Oxford White, Velocity Blue, Twister Orange and Race Red, in addition to Grabber Yellow.
There were no changes made to the Shelby GT500 power train, not that any were needed. The 5.2-liter supercharged V-8 produces 760 hp and 625 lb-ft of torque and fires the car from 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds and exceeding the quarter mile in 10.7 seconds. The V-8 snorts, spits and groans while delivering a great deal of power through its striking, 7-speed dual-clutch transmission up to a maximum speed of 180 mph. Our only complaint? No manual transmission.
The Shelby GT500 comes with most Mustang treats as standard, although there are still a few items you can add. One is a technology package that includes a premium audio system from B&O, blind spot alert, heated mirrors, memory function (driver’s seat and mirrors) and voice-activated navigation.
The starting price of the 2021 Shelby GT500 is largely unchanged from the previous year, reaching $ 74,095 with shipping.
For more information on the Ford Mustang, read the in-depth reviews at The Car Connection.