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Ford Mutang Shelby GT500 Track Package

Super StreetFord
760 hp
Horsepower
1818 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2020
Year

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Track Package (Super Street)

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Track Package is the hardest-hitting version of the modern Shelby Mustang, combining a supercharged V8, dual-clutch gearbox, and serious chassis hardware into one of the most track-capable factory muscle cars ever built. Ford’s 2020 GT500 was designed to deliver blistering acceleration, massive tire, and enough aero and cooling to survive repeated hot laps without losing its edge.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 5.2L supercharged cross-plane V8 (front-mounted, longitudinal) with Eaton TVS 2650 supercharger

  • Total Output: ~760 hp (567 kW)

  • Redline: ~7,500 rpm

  • Transmission: Tremec 7-speed dual-clutch automatic

  • Weight: ~1,818 kg curb weight

  • Dimensions: ~4,811 mm long × 1,916 mm wide × 1,382 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,720 mm

  • Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 performance tires on forged wheels

  • Brakes: Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The GT500 Track Package feels like a big-power modern muscle car with genuine circuit credentials. It delivers brutal straight-line pace and a huge surge of torque, but the extra track-focused hardware gives it far more composure than a traditional pony car. Compared to softer street versions, the Track Package feels more planted at speed, more resistant to fade, and much happier when driven hard for longer stints.

Engine & Sound: The supercharged 5.2L V8 is all about instant response and savage midrange punch. In sim, it produces a deep, thunderous exhaust note layered with unmistakable supercharger whine under load. Throttle response is immediate, and the car can light up the rear tires if you get greedy exiting slow corners.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Stable and confidence-inspiring on turn-in for a car of this size, but it still prefers smooth inputs and decisive weight transfer management.

  • Traction: Huge grip when the tires are warm, though torque delivery can still overwhelm the rear end if you mash the throttle too early.

  • Braking: Strong stopping power with excellent consistency from the track package hardware.

  • Top Speed: Very fast on straights, with serious acceleration that makes it a weapon on power circuits.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a precision muscle car. Brake early, get it rotated, and roll on the throttle progressively so the rear tires can hook up cleanly. It shines on flowing, high-speed tracks where the aero and DCT let you keep the car settled and in the power.

Livery & Aesthetics: The GT500 Track Package looks aggressive from every angle, with a wide stance, large hood vent, prominent rear wing, and unmistakable Shelby presence. It’s equal parts street fighter and track weapon, and in sim it has that dramatic American V8 charisma that makes every lap feel like an event.

Whether you’re hunting lap times or just want one of the most explosive modern muscle cars available in sim racing, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Track Package delivers huge speed, huge sound, and huge attitude.