2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Review - Not For The Faint Of Heart...
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What’s goin’ on people? Mark from DCAR back with another review video. In this video I drive a 2011 Ford Shelby GT500. All I can really say is WOW. This was truly an amazing car. An absolutely incredible driving experience and so much fun to just rip through the gears at full throttle. I think I loved it so much, that if I had the money just burning a hole in my pocket, I would've definitely driven it home that day. This is a review that I'll always remember.
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Date of post: 6/14/2022
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Personally the 11-12 GT500 is the best for the money. You can swap in the trinity TVS (Or any TVS in general) and this thing is pure violence.The 5.8 trinity engine is great, but if you want to mod, the engine doesn't have too much room for error. Also on insurance, I went from a 10 GT to a 12 GT500 and my 6 month premium is $330 from $275 on the GT. Highly recommend this car even if it's just getting a ride. the S197 GT500 is truly the end of the "old school muscle car" era... Big motor, solid axle rear, just visceral driving experience.
I agree! If this were mine, I would probably just keep the 5.4L for simplicity's sake, and then mod that accordingly if I so chose to (bigger intake, maybe a shorter pulley for more torque) Overall very well said though. Thanks for checking out my video, and I hope you enjoyed!
Big motor that is simple and reliable and easy to work on, solid axle and the stoutest manual trans ever offered in a factory mustang.
I have this same exact car. Black on black 11'. It is my throttle therapy. I came here to watch a video after finding an excuse to drive it to the store (this happens a lot). Got one hell yea and broke her loose once also. Almost every time I take it out I get someone stopping me to smile and tell me how awesome it is. It can go from calm daily driver to complete psychopath. Couldn't be forced to part with it.
It truly is a special car! I had an absolute blast driving it. I probably would've bought this car myself if I had the means to! I don't blame you one bit for wanting to keep it. I would do the same thing! I very much hope you enjoyed the video. If you did, please don't forget to leave me a like, and also consider subscribing! It helps me out a lot to grow my channel, and I really appreciate it. Take care, and thanks so much for watching! -Mark
Great video and that car looks like lots of fun. Wanting to grab one soon.
Thank you Troy! It was an absolute hoot. If I had the money, I may have just bought it myself! Unfortunately, this one has already been sold to some lucky guy lol. Good luck in your search either way though! This was one of the most fun cars I've driven yet, and I'm sure that they will only go up in value from here on out with the way this car market is going...
Thank you for checking out my channel, and I appreciate your feedback! -Mark
Great review man! The editing is solid and your presentation is very natural. I have a 2012 I bought stock with 4K miles It has 22k now and makes +720whp. Such a blast to drive! Subbed, keep up the good work!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that, and I'm very happy you enjoyed to review. And good for you! That sounds like an absolute monster. What did you do to have to make 720 wheel?
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews swapped to a TVS supercharger with a smaller pulley, new cold air intake, cams and some exhaust changes, that’s it. Tuned on 93 pump gas. Been making that for a few years now with no issues!
@@Everarmed89 WOW that is super impressive. Really goes to show how sturdily these motors are built. Thanks for sharing and checking out my video! Please also considering subscribing as well. It really helps me to grow my channel, and it is very much appreciated! Have fun with your awesome Shelby. Truly a special car. If I had the money to blow, I probably would've bought this one myself loll
Cool review. I owned a 2010 GT for 10 years. Sold it last September and just bought a 2012 Shelby this week. I agree that the s197 Shelby are collectibles already, people just didn’t realize it yet. S550 is not my style.
Thanks so much! And that’s awesome, congrats! They really are, especially ones in superb condition like this one. I mean, this is a black car, and I promise you that I did not see a single scratch or even a speck of dirt on it. It was SO clean. If I was in the market for one, I probably would’ve taken this car home too lol. The only 2 things I would’ve needed to do right away were a fresh set of Michelin pilots, and a nice big air intake so I could hear that supercharger whine more! Just out of curiosity, what color is yours, how many miles are on it? And lastly, please don’t forget to leave me a like on the video, and also consider subscribing to the channel! It really helps me out. I appreciate it! -Mark
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22000 miles , Ingot silver, track pack with glass roof option.
This was a very solid and accurate review man. I own a 2011 GT500 myself and everything you mentioned, I've thought to myself while driving.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. It was a super fun car. Like I said in the video, if I had 50k burning a hole in my pocket, I probably would've driven this car home that day. Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the video, and I hope you thoroughly enjoy your Shelby! It deserves to be driven, and driven spiritedly! Please also make sure to like the video, and also consider subscribing to the channel! It really helps me out to grow, and I certainly appreciate it. Take care, and happy Easter! -Mark
I have a 2011 and it is a fun car to drive imo.
I have a 2011 and it gets attention from every performance car driver, good and bad. They either love it or they hate it lol.
I can’t see why anyone would hate it! Seems like that would just be jealousy to me. I absolutely LOVED driving this car. If it were more affordable for me at the time, I may or may not have literally just driven it home instead. It was pretty much everything I wanted out of a used muscle car. The paint on this was so clean, I don’t think I could’ve found a scratch on it if I tried. The only thing I would’ve wanted to upgrade would’ve been the air intake, and maybe even the supercharger pulley to try to get more whine out of it every time I hit the throttle!
Thanks for checking out the video as well! I hope you thoroughly enjoyed it. If you did, please make sure to leave me a like, and also consider subscribing to the channel! It really helps me out to grow, and I certainly appreciate it. Take care, and have a good one! -Mark
I learned I learned manual on my 2012, it had BMR lower control arms already done but this car is really not hard to drive. It’s been 6 months of daily driving for me and it is just as exciting as the day I bought it.
Good for you! I hope you enjoy it. I really loved this car. If I had the money just lying around, I probably would've taken this one home lol. I hope you enjoyed the video, and if you did, please leave me a like and consider subscribing to the channel! It really helps me out. Thanks so much! -Mark
I enjoyed watching you drive and talk about the car. Yeah, some more blower whine would be nice. My 14 GT500 has a more noticeable whine. That and the exhaust are music to my ears 🎵
Thanks so much for checking it out! This was easily one of my most favorite sounding cars I've driven yet.
So sickk!
Sure was my man! Easily one of the most fun cars I've driven yet.
Watts Link from White Line or Cotex keeps the diff centered on bumps and curves
There’s a resonator on the CAI. If you get an aftermarket CAI, you can hear the supercharger whine.
If I owned this car, that would be the FIRST thing I would do to it! 😄 You're not the first person to mention that either. Sounds like that's a necessary purchase along you have to get with one of these bad Larrys. 👍
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Hope to be able to save a bit more money so I can buy this beauty at the end of the year , may not be the smartest move for a second car as I drive a 13 civic but it’s just so beautiful can’t wait to enjoy and take good care of it
That is awesome! I hope you can too. My best piece of advice would just be to respect the power, and work your way up! Obviously, don’t try and do anything ridiculous the first day you get it. Give yourself some time to get used to it, and take baby steps. If you do that, I’m sure you will be fine. It’s not like it’s not a smart move. Unless of course, it’s not financially responsible for you right now. Other than that, enjoy it! Life is short man. A civic is a perfect daily driver compared to this. Affordable and reliable daily driver, to expensive and awesome weekend warrior!
Nonetheless, I really hope you enjoyed the review video! If you did, please make sure to leave me a like, and also consider subscribing to the channel! It’s free to you, and it really helps me out to grow, so I certainly appreciate it. Take care, good luck with your Shelby search, and have a good one! -Mark 😎🤙🌴
Owned a 2011. Only car I’ve owned where hands were at 10 and 2 at all times. 2013 is relatively civilized.
It was quite rowdy! I feel like to me, that’s why I enjoyed this car so much. I also hope you enjoyed the video! If you did, please make sure to leave me a like, and also consider subscribing to the channel. The subscription is free to you, and it really helps me out to grow, so I certainly appreciate it. Take care, and have a good one! -Mark
Got firehawks on mine... They got serious grip
This bad Larry needed those for sure! I think it would have been a lot more fun of a test drive if I wasn’t spinning without even trying. 😅
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Man love the gt500s but could never drive one due to the fact i never driven in a manual car before or knew anyone that had. But im telling you i been thinking alot about purchasing at manual mustang of some sort to drive in and train myself. But love the sound of this beast but ya i am not ready to drive in that until i trust myself driving a manual vehicle first! But i am sure it is a blast to drive!
I learned manual in my GT500. Once you get it, it’s insanely easy to daily. Hydraulic clutch, endless torque means even on hills it’s no problem.
@@Blazerghost that's the way to do it and i been thinking about just getting what i want and trying to learn it bc i have gotten some good practice in it. Just couldn't train the way i wanted since they were not my cars lol. But heck ya man! 💯
@@dmacthetruth22 If you do get a gt500 you have to do BMR lower control arms, it’s an absolute must to tame that rear end over bumps.
@@Blazerghost oh ya thanks for that and that will be a must and i been going back and forth with a 13 gt500 I've seen or a 21 mach 1 6 speed
We're all first time manual drivers, don't let that stop you, just find someone that already knows, and get some pointers.
In looking at those tires I am guessing they are the original ones. 12 years old. That means they are MUCH harder than originally and the car would drive that much better with new tires. Grip better and handle better on those bumps.
You are probably right! I agree that that would make a huge difference. I'm sure those tires are pretty expensive though... I'd say some good ones are probably around $300-$400 a piece. I bet it would be totally worth the investment though. I hope you enjoyed the video either way! If you did, please make sure to leave me a like, and also consider subscribing! It really helps me grow my channel, and I certainly appreciate it. Take care, and have good one! -Mark
S197 Chassis is very capable around turns with a watts link upgrade
I agree! I once drove a 2012 Boss 302 that was all done up and used as a track car that had a watts link. You can certainly feel it! Both of these were truly awesome cars to drive.
Here's the link to that Boss review if you want to check it out!
ua-cam.com/video/p9EuOCrvb84/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching, and I hope you enjoyed the video! -Mark
The biggest thing GT500 owners did from that era to get super charger whine is change the air intake out.
👍 Sounds like an easy solution to get an awesome result!
Change to intake to which one?
Fresh tires would probably help this car immensely. I’m sure those Eagle F1’s are original and thus 10+ years old. No wonder it’s breaking loose so easily.
I bet you are absolutely right! This car had very little miles on it (only about 11,600) and was in pristine condition otherwise. However, I think we both know that those are the original tires. With a fresh set of four, I would have hooked no problem. They also would've inspired much more confidence in corners. If I were to take this car home, the first 2 things I would do would be tires, and a larger, more free-flowing air intake. I feel like those alone would make a world of difference for this car! I'm glad you noticed my lack of traction. That certainly wasn't my friend that day! Hahaha It was still an utter thrill ride of a car though! Thanks for checking out my video. If you enjoyed, please make sure to leave me a like and also consider subscribing! It really helps me grow my channel, and I certainly appreciate it. Take care, and have good one! -Mark
It does not sound like it has stock exhaust. Someone somewhere along the line has put an aftermarket muffler on it it sounds very Roush like.
You could be right! It did say Roush on the tips. However, I did ask the GM at the dealer, and he wasn't sure. Either way, it sounded AMAZING. I was in love with this car. If it wasn't so expensive (for me) I probably would've bought it lol
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews I own a 2012 and have for nine years. I absolutely love mine. If you are curious of how the blower whine sounds inside the vehicle. Through the stock exhaust system. Check out a few of my videos you will be able to hear the supercharger whine and the difference with the exhaust being factory. They are short and sweet videos and get straight to the point
@@turbosaleen347 Will do! I'm curious to hear the difference. Thanks for checking out my channel, and I hope you enjoyed the video!
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews It's funny how the people at the dealerships never seem to know what's been done to the cars they sell.
@@3602go It’s crazy sometimes!
V8 Forever!🐍
I got a 2012 gt500 and I get tired of people asking questions and compliment at gas station
@hiepbui8796 I hear ya, but to be honest I feel like I wouldn’t mind that! This is also coming from someone who doesn’t own a car like that. However, I do have a 1990 Miata, and I get guys talking to me from time to time… I guess it’s just something you sign up for when you own a cool car!
Ahh maybe one day
Same man, same!
So far I have driven 40K on my 2011 Shelby. Black on black just like this GT500. I get 26 mpg on the highway (with no wind). Paid 24K for it in 2019. Its a thrill to drive each day. why would I even sell it? Where to find another? The Ford GT motor is bullet proof. It const 350k to own this motor in a Ford GT. And my is hand signed by two Ford gear heads. Cheap way to have the best of the best.
I agree! That is awesome that you only payed $24K for. They were asking about $52k for this one at the time I drove it. This one was also insanely clean with less than 12,000 miles on it. But still, what a deal for one of these for half of that. I tell you, if I had that $52k just burning a hole in my pocket, I probably would’ve driven that thing home that day.
Pulley down and run an aftermarket open element intake and that thing will scream trust me lol. Theyre known for it.
Those would be the FIRST 2 things I would do if I were taking this home! I bet that would push it right over that edge of almost too much fun. 🔥🔥🔥 Then, I would get a new set of tires, because these are the originals, and I could definitely feel it when I was pushing the car and breaking loose so easily. 😅
I also hope you thoroughly enjoyed the review video! If you did, please make sure to leave me a like, and also consider subscribing to the channel! It's free, and it really helps me out to grow, so I certainly appreciate it. Take care, and have a good one! -Mark 😎🤙
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#TMFMS😂
👽......She is beautiful.
I thought so too! This thing was soooo clean. Thanks for watching!
Dude! Look at the Tac when you go through the gears. Amateur!
Um, I do/did?… There were certainly pulls in this video where I hit just below redline, as intended… However, I will admit to you that you do have a point regarding a good portion of the video. I am not hitting the full RPM range frequently throughout this drive. I only did it a few times.
However, I need you to consider a few things that you probably didn’t notice. First of all, what are you expecting me to do when I’m jumping in this very powerful car (that I also don’t own) for the very first time? Do you expect me to just pin the RPMs and go full throttle the entire time? These tires were also the ORIGINAL tires from 2010, and I was having A LOT of trouble keeping traction as you can clearly see in the video. To boot, for New England in May, that was a relatively hot day out (80+ F). That really goes to show how easily I was losing grip in this car with this much power, while also being on this current old tire set up. Not respecting those factors are ACTUALLY how you make an amateur mistake. If you aren’t an amateur yourself, you should/would be well aware of all of that.
And just to clarify, I’m not trying to put you down, or argue with you. I really try my very best not to do that to anyone that comments on my videos. Even if they deserve it, I most often ignore them, because keyboard warriors and trolls that think they are the greatest thing since sliced bread aren’t worth my time or energy at all. I am just trying to get you to see it from a different perspective. My advice to you is that you should think about what you’re saying, and consider all of the factors like that before you just comment something else on someone’s video in the future. Stay humble. Thanks. 👍