Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (AP2)
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (GT500 / Modern Muscle)
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is the most extreme road-going Mustang of its era — a supercharged V8 monster with serious track-capable hardware and unmistakable American muscle attitude. In Assetto Corsa, the AP2 / Carbon 20 mod presents it as a brutally fast, front-engine rear-wheel-drive powerhouse built around raw torque, bold aero, and a huge dose of spectacle.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 5.2L supercharged cross-plane V8, front-mounted, longitudinal
Total Output: ~760 hp
Redline: ~7,500 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Weight: ~1,816 kg
Dimensions: ~4,796 mm long × 1,916 mm wide × 1,381 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,720 mm
Tires: Performance slicks or semi-slicks on 20-inch wheels, depending on setup
Brakes: High-performance Brembo discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The GT500 is a torque-heavy, fast, and physical muscle car that rewards commitment and disciplined throttle control. It has huge straight-line pace, serious punch out of slow corners, and enough aero and tire to make it far more capable on track than a traditional pony car. But it is still a big, powerful front-engined machine — so the front end can feel heavy on turn-in, and the rear will happily misbehave if you ask for full throttle too early.
Engine & Sound: The supercharged V8 is the star of the show. It delivers instant low-end shove, a hard charge through the midrange, and that classic Eaton blower whine layered over a deep, angry American exhaust note. It sounds aggressive, mechanical, and loud in the best possible way, with the supercharger scream rising as the revs climb.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Stable and confidence-inspiring at speed, but requires patience on entry because of its size and front-end weight.
Traction: Strong in a straight line, but wheelspin and power oversteer are always available if you’re too aggressive on exit.
Braking: Very capable stopping power, though it still carries more mass than a purpose-built race car.
Top Speed: Excellent, with monster acceleration that makes it devastating on longer straights.
Driving Style Tip: Brake a little earlier than you would in a lighter GT car, rotate the car smoothly, and use progressive throttle application on exit. The GT500 is quickest when driven with rhythm and restraint rather than brute force.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Mustang GT500 has an imposing look in sim — wide stance, aggressive hood vents, big aero surfaces, and unmistakable Shelby presence. In Carbon 20 trim, it leans even harder into the track-focused aesthetic, with a dark, purposeful, and menacing vibe that fits the car’s personality perfectly.
Whether you're chasing hot laps, cruising with friends, or throwing down on a fast circuit, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 delivers the kind of high-powered, high-drama experience that makes modern American performance so entertaining in sim racing.