Video: 2013 Shelby GT500 Attacks The Nurburgring

If you haven’t heard about the automotive awesomeness that is the 2013 Shelby GT500, drop everything you’re doing and go catch up on the details of Ford’s most powerful street Mustang ever. If you are already caught up on the important bits, like an official rating of 662 horsepower and 630 ft-lbs of torque and a top speed of over 200 mph, well get ready to see the new Shelby in action on a world famous race track.

We are talking of course about Germany’s Nurburgring, the go-to track for developing and fine-tuning supercars from across the world. This video from Motor Authority shows.


Even in the wet conditions, the driver has no problem laying into the accelerator and letting loose the snarling growl of the 5.8 liter supercharged V8. Painted in the classic Shelby combination of white with blue stripes, this 2013 Shelby GT500 exhibits remarkably tame driving manners for a 662 horsepower sports car driving on a wet track.

And it sounds SO good. Later on in the video the track appears to have dried out, and we can really hear the Shelby opening up on the straightaways. Ford really got this sendoff for the retro Mustang right. How do they plan on outdoing themselves with the next generation of Mustangs? Whatever they do, the Nurburgring is sure to be a part of the testing.

About the author

Chris Demorro

Christopher DeMorro is a freelance writer and journalist from Connecticut with two passions in life; writing and anything with an engine.
Read My Articles

Blue Oval Muscle in your inbox.

Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from FordMuscle, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE!

Free WordPress Themes
FordMuscle NEWSLETTER - SIGN UP FREE!

We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request.

Ford Muscle - The Ultimate Ford Mustang Magazine

FordMuscle

We'll send you the most interesting FordMuscle articles, news, car features, and videos every week.

Ford Muscle - The Ultimate Ford Mustang Magazine

FordMuscle NEWSLETTER - SIGN UP FREE!

We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request.

Ford Muscle - The Ultimate Ford Mustang Magazine

Ford Muscle

Thank you for your subscription.

Subscribe to more FREE Online Magazines!

We think you might like...


Muscle Car & Hot Rods
Muscle Car & Hot Rods
Drag Racing
Drag Racing

Ford Muscle - The Ultimate Ford Mustang Magazine

Thank you for your subscription.

Subscribe to more FREE Online Magazines!

We think you might like...

  • Muscle Car & Hot Rods Muscle Car & Hot Rods
  • Drag Racing Drag Racing

Ford Muscle - The Ultimate Ford Mustang Magazine

Ford Muscle

Thank you for your subscription.

Thank you for your subscription.

Ford Muscle - The Ultimate Ford Mustang Magazine

Thank you for your subscription.

Thank you for your subscription.

Loading