Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 2,382-mile 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 coupe. Power comes from a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 mated to a TREMEC six-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential. Equipment includes fog lamps, , 18-inch wheels, Brembo front brakes, SVT-tuned suspension, and more. Finished in red with white stripes over a dark gray leather interior, this S197 Shelby comes with documentation, a clean CARFAX report, and a clear title.
The Torch Red exterior is accented with Oxford White stripes on top and along the rockers. Features include a chin spoiler, fog lamps, power dome hood with heat extractors, spoiler, and dual exhaust outlets.
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The machined 18 x 9.5-inch aluminum wheels with SVT center caps are wrapped in original 255/45 (front) and 285/40 (rear) Goodyear Eagle F1 tires.
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The cockpit is optioned with a Dark Charcoal leather 2+2 interior featuring power-adjustable bucket seats up front. Other features include air conditioning, power windows and door locks, console, power steering, cruise control, leather-trimmed steering wheel, Shaker audio system with navigation, multi-color ambient lighting, aluminum pedals, aluminum door sill plates, and embossed Shelby Cobra logos. A dash-mounted plaque contains the car’s VIN plus Shelby logo and Carroll Shelby’s signature.
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Instrumentation includes a 160-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and boost pressure. The digital odometer reads 2,382 miles, which lines up with the CARFAX report.
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The supercharged and intercooled 5.4-liter V8 was rated at 500 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. It features a forged steel crankshaft and steel I-beam connecting rods, and dual-bore 60mm electronic throttle body. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a TREMEC six-speed manual transmission with limited-slip differential.
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The four-wheel disc braking system has Brembo 14-inch vented rotors with four-piston calipers up front, and 11.8-inch vented rotors with two-piston calipers out back. Handling is assisted by an SVT-tuned suspension and traction control.
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The auction for this 2,382-mile 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 coupe ends Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11:45 a.m. (PDT)
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