The horsepower wars are over. The horsepower-per-dollar wars are underway. Output continues to climb as costs come down, and few exemplify this better than the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.
Dividing the $70,300 MSRP by 760—the horsepower its supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 produces—equates to $92.50 per pony. Ford North America Product Communications Manager Mike Levine points out on Twitter that’s a terrific value:
If you're looking for an incredible value, you'll want to choose a 2020 Mustang GT500 over Toyota Corolla. GT500 is just $92.50 per horsepower compared to $140 per horsepower for Corolla. You're welcome, America! pic.twitter.com/5vnGlT2lVd
— Mike Levine (@mrlevine) June 28, 2019
But look down the price list revealed on Mustang6g.com and you’ll see it’s easy to alter that ratio. First, there’s a $1,095 destination fee. Next, there’s a $2,600 gas guzzler tax—c’mon, Uncle Sam. That puts the starting price at $73,995. Road course regulars will surely opt for the Carbon Fiber Track Pack, including carbon wheels and huge race car-derived rear wing, which costs $18,500. The Handling Package is separate, costing $1,500 for additional aero elements and adjustable suspension bits. The driver wouldn’t want to slide out of their seat during hard cornering, so the leather-trimmed Recaros are a $1,595 must-have.
Ford makes it easy for buyers to personalize their GT500’s looks, too. Triple-coat Twister Orange paint splashes in at $495. Painting the roof black requires $1,000. It’s another $1,000 for over-the-top full racing stripes in vinyl, but having those done in paint costs $10,000—we question if the paint option is ten times better, but either is a great tie-in to Shelby heritage. A $3,000 Technology Package adds niceties like an upgraded stereo, power driver seat, and super cool puddle lights which project the iconic Shelby Cobra.
A well-optioned GT500 can crest $100,000, which deflates that amazing horsepower-per-dollar ratio. Regardless, from what we know about this hyper-Mustang’s performance, it should be worth every penny. We’ll verify that when we put one to the test on the road and racetrack.
Check out the price list here on Mustang6g.com.
Source: Ford, Mustang6g.com
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June 30, 2019 at 01:48PM
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