Yeah, i was shocked at the green Camaro. It looks damn good in person. You'll have to wait til next year if you want a v8 though.
Here are the specs:
THE 2011 SHELBY GT500 TAKES PERFORMANCE TO A NEW LEVEL
2011 Shelby GT500 Overview
* With 550 horsepower and 510 ft.-lb. of torque, Ford’s Special
Vehicle Team (SVT) delivers the new Shelby GT500® with a 10 horsepower
increase; an all-new 5.4-liter all-aluminum engine is 102 pounds lighter
than the previous cast-iron engine and uses Ford-patented plasma-coating
technology
* For 2011, Shelby GT500 offers EPA-projected improved fuel economy
in city and highway from 2010, eliminating the gas guzzler tax* The addition of Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS), a new
optional SVT Performance Package, enhanced convertible rigidity and a
lowered ride height contribute to improved driving dynamics and handling
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Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) engineers are taking high performance to a
new level with the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500, resulting in a car that has an
all-new aluminum-block engine, even better driving dynamics and handling,
improved fuel economy and more horsepower than ever.
“The SVT team continues to push the performance standards of the Shelby to
even higher levels and better refinement,” said Jost Capito, director of
global performance vehicles and motorsports business development. “All the
changes we made reflect a desire for even better handling and outstanding
driving dynamics – from weight savings to improved balance.”
Weight savings, new technology headline all-new aluminum engine
The 2011 Shelby GT500 is powered by an all-new aluminum-block 5.4-liter
supercharged V-8 engine, which produces 550 horsepower and 510 ft.-lb. of
torque, a 10 horsepower increase versus the 2010 model. The engine also is
102 pounds lighter than its predecessor, delivering a better power-to-weight
ratio, improved fuel economy, acceleration, handling and steering precision.
“Cutting weight to improve performance is a tradition among hot rodders,”
said Carroll Shelby, founder of Shelby American. “It might not be as sexy as
adding more horsepower or bigger brakes, but shaving pounds off of a car is
the single smartest move you can make.”
The new engine uses state-of-the-art Plasma Transferred Wire Arc (PTWA)
liner coating, a process that applies a 150-micron composite coating that
contains nanoparticles on the internal surfaces of engine cylinder bores,
replacing cast-iron liners typically used in aluminum engine blocks. The
Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation honored the inventors of
the Ford-patented PTWA technology with the 2009 National Inventor of the
Year Award.
This is the first Ford application of the technology, and it offers improved
overall performance and durability, along with functional benefits of
reduced friction between piston rings and cylinder bores, improved heat
transfer due to increased surface contact area and a weight savings of 8.5
pounds compared to a typical steel-sleeved aluminum block. A mechanical
roughening process provides higher material adhesion for the spray coating.
The PTWA process uses air and electricity to create a plasma jet of 35,000
degrees Fahrenheit, which melts a steel wire that is fed into a rotating
spray gun. Using atomized air, the melted steel wire is blown into a
specially machined surface of the aluminum-block engine cylinder bore. In
the process of melting and applying the metal to the surface, the steel wire
oxidizes, creating a composite coating consisting of both iron and iron
oxide.
“Ford’s Global Research and Advanced Engineering looks to all industries for
advanced technologies – and this comes from aerospace. It’s the same
technology you would find on aircraft engines,” said Glenn Jorgensen, SVT
powertrain team leader. “We’ve invented a coating as a replacement for cast
iron that delivers improvements in power and performance and fuel economy.”
The new engine also has its roots in the iconic Ford GT. The new 5.4-liter
engine is an evolution of the GT engine, with improved block structure
through the use of a unique bulkhead chilled process and six-bolt billet
main bearing caps. This new advanced engine will exceed Ford GT performance
with its traditional supercharger technology.
“The Ford GT has solidified itself as one of the world’s most coveted
supercars. To make improvements to the engine from this supercar and make it
available in a Mustang is impressive,” said Kerry Baldori, SVT global
performance vehicle chief functional engineer. “The aluminum-block engine is
robust and strong enough to produce the performance numbers and durability
our customers demand.”
Increased power and increased fuel economy
The 2011 Shelby GT500 combines power and fuel economy into one impressive
package. This 2011 Shelby GT500 will be the first modern Shelby without the
gas guzzler tax, thanks to the EPA-projected 23 mpg highway and 15 mpg city
it will deliver. This is up from 22 mpg highway and 14 mpg city for the 2010
model.
The 5.4-liter V-8 achieves 80 percent of its torque between 1,750 and 6,250
rpm, giving the car a higher level of performance feel. A larger two-row
intercooler for the supercharger system has 40 percent more cooling
capacity, helping to make power more consistent in higher ambient
conditions.
Fuel economy gains come from the new 102-pound-lighter aluminum-block
engine, EPAS and detailed aerodynamic changes to the underside of the
vehicle.
Dramatic performance upgrades
New for 2011 is an SVT Performance Package for enthusiasts who want even
more performance out of their Shelby GT500 for racetrack-ready driving
dynamics. Complete with all-new Goodyear Eagle® F1 SuperCar G: 2 tires that
SVT engineers worked directly with Goodyear to develop, the car is ready to
race. The tires offer superb dry traction and precise handling, complete
with a race-inspired high-performance tread compound.
The optional package also offers unique styling, lighter wheels, a higher
rear axle ratio and stiffer springs, and it is available on both the
convertible and coupe. Data show the 2011 coupe with the SVT Performance
Package is 3.0 seconds faster per lap than the 2010 Shelby GT500 on a
2.3-mile test track.
Carried over from 2010, the 2011 Shelby GT500 features AdvanceTrac®, Ford’s
stability control system with several options for performance. Calibration
of the system for the 2011 Shelby has been uniquely tailored to each vehicle
configuration (base or optional) to optimize the performance.
SVT has worked very hard to make EPAS better than the outgoing hydraulic
steering system. The addition of EPAS makes for a dramatic contribution to
Shelby GT500 driving dynamics, with improved torque build-up and road feel
that delivers quicker and more precise steering, increased effort on the
racetrack or winding roads, and reduced effort in low-speed parking
maneuvers.
Slotted brake dust shields were added to improve brake cooling and handling,
and a new pedal box improves clutch and pedal efforts even more. A lowered
ride height of 11 millimeters in front and 8 millimeters at the rear
provides a sportier attitude and improved handling.
More engine sound, less road noise
For 2011, Shelby GT500 also benefits from NVH (noise, vibration and
harshness) improvements. Overall road noise is reduced by 20 percent versus
the 2010 Shelby. Actions undertaken to achieve this improvement include
additional sound-deadening material on either side of the instrument panel,
additional sound absorption behind interior trim panels, and a rear wheel
arch liner to reduce noise on gravel or wet surfaces – all resulting in the
driver hearing more exhaust and engine sound and less road and air noise.
The Shelby GT500 convertible model features enhanced structural rigidity,
with lateral stiffness improved by 12 percent versus the 2010 model. The
V-brace has been stiffened by adding gussets. The secondary crossmember also
has been stiffened, while a front Z-brace has been added, connecting primary
and secondary crossmembers. A-pillar stiffening foam has been added to
increase rigidity.
The structural improvements to the convertible gave SVT the opportunity to
be more sport-oriented in the chassis tuning, without trading comfort. Along
with the chassis and structural improvements, the 2011 model also will get
standard 19-inch aluminum wheels.
“One of the biggest changes for this Shelby is that the convertible acts and
feels like a coupe,” said Jamal Hameedi, SVT chief nameplate engineer.
“Before, they had a very different character, and the convertible is taking
a big step in the sportiness and handling precision area, without degrading
the ride.”
GT500 gets a new exhaust for 2011, roaring with an even more aggressive
sound than the 2010 model. The 2.75-inch exhaust with all-new tuning helped
to deliver the additional 10 horsepower.
Added convenience content
New for 2011 is an optional glass roof, providing customers with a less
expensive option than a convertible and without compromising the coupe’s
versatility, headroom or climate-controlled environment.
The specially formulated glass also protects interior fabric material from
solar radiation deterioration and discoloration by reducing solar light
transmittance. To help improve acoustics and interior quietness, the glass
features a layer of vinyl that reduces noise, vibration and harshness.
Other new convenience technologies include:
* Standard HID (high-intensity discharge) headlamps
* MyKey™ programmable vehicle key
* Integrated spotter mirror
* Fold-down rear headrests
