The 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 was launched by 2020

Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 was unveiled, but this time with official channels.

And what it reveals confirms that the vast majority of the information in forums and leaked documents is true.

Ford officially states that the 5.2-liter V8 refill GT500 will produce "more than 700 hp" or more than 522 kW, and will be married to the 7-speed double-clutch transmission from the Ford GT.

"Carroll has always worked on the next fastest Shelby, I think he loves this Mustang more than anyone else," says Ford World Market President Jim Farley.

"The new Shelby GT500 impressed supercar owners with their Ford Performance Racing technology, compressor engine and visceral swagger."

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Approved by Michelin Pilot Sport 4S and Cup 2 tires as well as GT500 Magneride, brake system and carbon fiber aspects.

Ford also adds that the front facade aperture is more than twice as high as the GT350, and that its cooling system has improved significantly with the "six heat exchangers packed".

"With its super-automotive power, the new Shelby GT500 gets the sixth-generation Mustang to the level of activity when it is reserved for exotic," says Hermann Salenbauch, global director of the Ford Performance Automotive Program.

“As Mustang it is reachable and perforated over its weight. To achieve this, we have developed a new standard of American performance in cars with state-of-the-art street-based V8 engines, as well as the fastest gearbox ever in Mustang to ensure full accuracy and speed. ”

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In general, we have not learned much about the GT500, which we do not yet know or suspect, but at least we can call it official.

UPDATE: At local level, Ford Australia has confirmed that it is not intended to be officially imported here using dealers in the form of RHD.

"Not planned on the right side of the GT500, which limits our capabilities here," says Damion Smy, Product Communications Manager.

"We have seen Mustang's appetite, which for the third year in a row continued in 2018 as Australia's favorite sports car, as well as special publications such as Mustang BULLITT, which resonated and will continue to explore Australia's potential customers, such as the Ford Performance and Mustang story in this country. develops through Supercars and other activities. ”