I’m 73 and just bought my 13 Snake about 4-5 weeks ago and I have to say it is w/o a doubt both fun and scary at the same time…it’s like riding a super fast ride at the beach…you have to have the upmost respect for the unbridled venom ( power ) this snake has in its possession…at my age I still enjoy the exhilarating sound and the uncontrolled smile this snake puts on my face and I love the Recaros!
Not sure if you agree, but to me, this time period was the last great era for cars. Don’t get me wrong; I still love many of the newer offerings that are V8 powered, but there was just something about this era before things got entirely too high tech for my taste. Give me analog gauges and a manual trans option AND at least an OPTION to have a cd player!
@@RoadsUntraveled I wouldn't call the Challenger a "Blurry Line" in this argument. I love the GT-500, but the Challenger R/T, R/T Scat Pack and the Hell Cats are certainly muscle cars.
I am lucky enough to own both, S197 Shelby GT500 and the Terminator Cobra and I’ll never sell any of them… they are truly the last of what a real muscle car is 🏎️🇺🇸
@@zachbrossett the experience owning both is amazing and unique. They are 2 different animals for sure. The Terminator Cobra is more wild and raw plus way more rare. Every meet or car show I go to I get more attention on that car. The Shelby GT500 is a faster torque machine but more refined and more comfortable. The lower RPM power is ridiculous strong enough to scare you if you don’t know how to drive the car. At the end of the day if I have to pick one I’ll said the GT500 because is more reliable but honestly I’ll will always keep both😂
Ford will never make a retro designed mustang that carries the true mustang shape like this example... carroll shelby signed off on this example... and its a big supercharged v8 with a manual trans.... so much going for this future classic it's not even funny. Couple of mods and you are at 800hp. No it does not handle like a gt350 but its a traditional muscle car and its dangerously fast in a straight line. This car is a W
@@antimedic4441 I've got all the press coverage on the 13-14 from back then. Shelby was a consultant on these cars, drove them before release to the public, and signed off on them.
@@antimedic4441 you didn't read what either of them wrote, they're claiming Shelby SIGNED OFF/APPROVED of FORD'S design of the gt500, not that shelby himself designed or drew up concepts, just approved of. A little bit of some reading comprehension can take you far.
It's not just a straight-line car. People say this because that's what they are told, just like the one who made this video. He said the C6 ZO6 would run laps on the GT500, yet the C6 Z06 is only 1.3 seconds faster on the Nürburgring road course.
13/14 GT500 is the modern equivalent of the 69/70 Boss 429. I remember seeing the first article announcing its arrival. Went to my dealer and put down money, even though it couldn't be ordered for another 4-6 months. Just had it out today. 100MPH @ 2000 RPM, effortlessly. Redline @ 7000. We call it the "Nutwagon" as it's so over the top you could make the case it really shouldn't be street legal. Oh, what a feeling! Wait a minute...
@@AlexGray My dealer had allocations for two GT500's in 2012 (2013MY) and I paid him sticker plus $1000 which covered his SVT license for the year. Not a bad deal as the 500 was likely underpriced at MSRP. I believe mine was optioned to around $69K.
I disagree with the guy stating the 350 is where he would park his money. I almost bought a GT350 but then I drove my Dad's 14 GT500. The GT350 sounds great, it handles really well but the speed is just so uneventful. Wringing it out with everything it has and it takes a lot to hit 100mph. Hopped in the 14 GT500 and got the exact opposite response, totally different animal. Thing broke em loose at 90 with T/C off and stacked speed so effortlessly fast it blew my mind. It felt as fast as my R1 sport bike does. You want track times, get a GT350, you want fun and endless torque, get the slightly older GT500.
@3644Darrell I hear ya and like I said, nothing wrong with either car. If you haven't, id highly suggest driving both and getting some initial impressions. For me the GT500 is just a matter of keeping nannies engaged, it just limits the power some through the first couple of gears as I didn't realize how much power was limited until I took it off. It is surprisingly docile and drivable when cruising but I can see how people end up a youtube sensation with these cars. With the nannies off and throttle pinned, that snap oversteer is a beast so once you're in it, gotta stay in it to avoid crashing which is difficult of course, especially if you arent ready for it. Another little tidbit that surprised me was that I got 23mpg when driving on the highway which is crazy for such a monstrous supercharged V8, not that I really care about fuel economy but its pretty nice to have it. The GT350 I drove was a 17 with Track and electronics package. The 350 has a nasty cold start which I loved but compared to the 500, it followed every road imperfection and required constant correction when driving it which I was not particularly fond of, the 500 had a more relaxed driving experience to me likely because it was a live axle setup vs the IRS in the 350 and track focused. If you are dead set on a 350, I was reading that the 19-20s got some revisions to the brakes and suspension setup which improved upon the 16-18 variants so it may have helped with that complaint that I had with it. For me though, power was pretty underwhelming otherwise, it looks great, sounds amazing and the interior is definitely a step above its older brother. However, I found the 500 recaros more comfortable than the 350. Again, just my opinion, good luck on finding the right car assuming you are in the market! 😎
Been keeping up with its value since they came out.. the highest I’ve seen em average was about $67k.. and that was during/after Covid, they actually started to cool down again back to the $50k-$60k range… still my dream car and I’m still determined to get one in this exact color !!
All things considered this year of GT500 is actually really reasonable when you consider what we have to choose from now and how other cars have gone through the roof in value. 40-50k for a car that I believe was 60-80k new is a steal considering what you're getting. This is the S197 people cared about because it's the last one Carroll cared about. The new GT500 is just a name with big horsepower tacked into a Mustang.
I had one it was a 2013 sterling gray metallic. The torque was steady and would pull so nicely. 135mph top of 3rd gear. With 3 more gears to go. Got to 194 but backed off because the road was about to turn and change conditions. Motor still had more In it. 1st gear was pointless but overall it's was a great easy to drive car under normal driving and amazingly stable above 160 to 194. Never felt as if the GT500 was outside it's handling capability. The GT500 felt very poised and planted at high speed, very confidence inspiring car. Loved it
This is the greatest mustang ford ever made extremely powerful very handsome looking, plus the last collaboration between carroll shelby and ford the sound it makes is really good especially that supercharger whine, for me as well as others who love old school generation mustangs: this mustang is the goat of old school mustangs plus a dream car as well the 13-14 gt500 still packs a punch up to this very day even though it's more than a decade old. Plus the rarity of it especially when you consider the production line, even though i haven't driven a 13-14 gt500 from the reviews as well as blogs about this car some say with this car it keeps you on your toes especially how powerful it is, you got to respect it plus it's very playful as well as joyful that last live rear axle helps add to the personality, from the exterior of the car it looks angry, but once you get to know what it's all about it let it's guard down revealing there's more than meets the eyes.
This was the first production 200mph mustang and referred as the second coming of the famous “Terminator” Cobra. This one is best version for straight line performance and that doesn’t bother me one bit! This car built the road for GT350/R because the focus was on straight line performance. Overall, one day I will own one and enjoy it for what it is.
This thing can put a huge smile on your face every time you hit the gas pedal feel the torque hearing that supercharger and the monsters 5.8 Sound shifting this gears and the torque will pin ur head backwards at 7000 RPM u will feel the raw power the raw experience of driving the last real muscle car …. The last real SHELBY GT500!
Best Car Ever.....I Loved Drivin Mine The Three Link Handled Nicely.....With Respect For The Venom.....Triple Black With Track And Performance Packages....Also Stereo... The Only Car That Got My Heart Pumpin More Than 2013 20th Anniversary SVT SHELBY GT 500 Is My 2005 VIPER.. No Traction Control....True Death Machine.....That Made Life Worth Living Every Time I Drove it.....Nice Vid.....🇺🇸🏁🦅
Yea how he didn't know that is PATHETIC. He also doesn't understand that the 13-14 GT500 beat the irs Crapmaro z l1 on a TRACK! The car was good at the TRACK and drag strip
6:15 - the S550 GT500 laps Laguna Seca in 1 min 33 seconds. For reference, that's a hair faster than a Viper ACR and a hair slower than a C7 Z06. These Shelby cars are incredible performers all around.
Thanks for the timely review; This Ford is the "last of the Mohicans" imo (I am a Boomer). You did a good historical context of the current market also.
The manual with solid rear axle makes it more raw. Maybe not as fast around a track, but 100% worth the fun factor and connection with the car and road. The DTC in the current GT500 is the weak point when it comes to the drag strip. It's a track oriented car for usre.
12.1 1/4. They were 11.7 cars stock Did ever cut the traction control off completely completely big difference if so you would be spinning Will into 3 gear
I think motortrend actually got 11.6 in the quarter and they have terrible tires from factory so with better tires you could probably get low 11’s or even high 10’s
Ppl have run low 11s on a tire at 125 mph. The 11-12 with the 373 gear went as fast as 11.5 at 120+ I remember reading it in mm&ff. It was down in power but had much better gearing which is why its closer than you'd think given the 112 hp difference (mostly the better blower).
I remember seeing an interview with a Ford engineer and they asked why the gearing was so long. It wasn't just for 0-60 times. He said with shorter gears it was way too easy to break tires loose, even at highway speeds in third gear. They didn't feel it was safe to sell a car that could do rolling burnouts on the freeway.
Had a 2011 gt500. It seems temperamental at first kicking it loose in the corners. Just takes time to get to the point where you can thrash it & have fun. The 13-14 might have had another 110hp over my 5.4. But the driving experience in the corners was the same. That platform & solid rear made for a fun experience. Definitely a learning curve though.
I have a 2011 GT 500 SVT performance package and convertible . Then I bought a 2013 graphite GT 500 and had both for about 1.5 years. I decided to sell the 2013 as I just found the 550 hp 5.4 liter more fun and easily controlled than that beast in the 2013. I have driven muscle cars since 1970 when I bought my LS6 chevelle. I have had M5 , an M6 and a hellcat. The hell cat I didn’t like at all. My 2011 is my favorite car I have owned believe it or not. The 2013 scared me a couple of times which isn’t easy to do. So I sold it . Don’t regret it either . To each his own
I love my '14!! Yes it scares me at times.( maybe because with a few add ons and tune it has 820HP ). But the biggest reason these cars are harder to drive than the newer autos, imho is the suspension. A solid rear axle takes skill to take on a road course like VIR or Willow or Mosport! But like your face and laughter can attest to, these cars are fun!! And that's what we love about them and why we respect them them too.
I hooned around Milwaukee with Brendon Hartley in one of these back in the day. Obviously, I was the passenger as he is one of the best drivers in the world. We had fun, but he said he actually had to stay on top of it.
My good friend has one, black red stripes same yr. I’ve driven it, he’s driven my 14 1LE. I have a stage 2 cam and bolt on’s . He walks me on the highway, I leave him on the backroads. That car has crazy highway gears, totally opposite of my Camaro’s 3:91’s. I still have to hit 5th and the end of the quarter mile, but really don’t need 6th on the highway below 80-90.
Have a 13 vert that is deep impact blue with white stripes. They have "sneaky speed" because of how tall the rear gear is, you really are shifting as much as you might think.
I love mine & it’s not really a death trap it’s pretty stable compared to my old coyote , I only recommend getting some better tires , I went with NT05Rs and so far have been good , going to try R888s next
My brother owns a 2013 Shelby GT500 with a bit over 1000HP and I'm owning a 900HP C7 Z06 (7AT). The GT500 is a bit quicker in straight line and has a huge Topspeed (German Autobahn 😎👍🏻) but you can't compare a real Sportscar to a Power GT. Of course the C7 is way better and stable in corners but my god the GT500 is a hell of a ride 😂. The most "oh shit" moments you can buy for that money 😂. Track and Performance package, great sound system and those seats are amazing. Enough space for a long road trip. Just updated KW Springs and that's it. Huge difference just with the springs. The last real Carroll Shelby car and you can feal that he was all about the fun for his last car 😂👍🏻
Michelin pilot 4s tires makes this car very un sketchy and if you're spinning through first gear and you bang second while still spinning then it'll throw you off the road
They are extremely powerful out of the box the tq comes in hard and fast. I have a 2014 and I haven’t taking it to the limits due to my respect for the design vs the S550.
I rode passenger on track in an older 09 gt500 with lowering springs and PS4S. And buddy was definitely wrestling the thing hard to get it around corners. I was honestly scared and impressed at the same time. The speeds that the car entered the corner with, I thought for sure we were going to understeer wide into the grass. But the car still went around it despite the body motions giving an impression of instability. Definitely didn't feel confident doing it but the edginess adds to the drama and fun.
I remember watching this model car on I believe it was motor trend or car drivers world's greatest drag race I don't remember the exact number however what was incredible about this car in that race of course was towards the very end before the finish line it was running the other cars down that beat it I'm assuming that's a long legs of course maybe the gear ratio I'm not sure it is an incredible car for the money I've seen some go it's a strange market it's like less and more but still on this day I remember that race again train drivers professional course etcetera etcetera but even then to see it run the other cars down it takes a lot of car to get passed by a car and then turn around run that said car back down that's pretty incredible
I remember having my 13 Shelby got strait sideways in the middle of the Hwy. dumped the clutch at 60 mph 🤦🏽♂️. morning dew type stuff. Scared the hell out of me. I corrected it but yea made me a better driver Definitely not a toy. I miss that car...
You were looking at some convertibles on those comparisons. They are worth more. I have a '14 Ruby Red white striped convertible (only 31 made that year) with 7k miles that I wouldn't sell for less than $80k if I were to, which I won't sell it anyways lol. The 13-14 convertibles went up way more in price since the new ones only come in hardtops.
Great car. I still think the body looks great on 2010 - 2014 shelbys. They don't make them like this anymore. Get a manual transmission and be prepared for a unique experience. It's a lot of fun and not that dangerous as long as you take time to get used to the power. Suspension work and better tires will help with traction issues. Modern cars will feel boring to drive after you experience the last true Ford muscle car.
im not a ford fan but this era of gt500s are extremely underrated. this car crushed both hellcats and zl1s. they were lighter than dodge and had way more power than gm.
The Corvette will set your wallet on fire for basic maintenance and repairs though. Nevermind the LS7 woes. I went from a Z06 to a GT500, and yes, I miss the handling and lightness, but I dont have to sell my left nut for a clutch swap, I can carry 4, and the ceiling is much MUCH higher for power upgrades. I'll get back into a C5z for a dedicated track car or something, but for reliable car to beat on daily, the GT500 is by far the better choice.
They hold their money because it has Shelby stamped all over the car.. The Shelby's are more like collector cars that most people don't even want to take out of their garages.. They are great cars though for sure.. I'd love to have one for weekend use.. But next on my list is a pick em up truck.. I have a 17 GT with 15,100 miles on it still and it's a blast to drive.. It's mostly been a weekend car for me.. I am going to little by little it till I get the car right where I want it..
The Ford Racing axle back exhaust on this is very violent sounding. At high rpms, it sounds like nothing else out there, aside from maybe the Jaguar F-Type R.
This car is the closest you will ever get to owning your own personal rollercoaster. I love my 2013. These cars unmodded and under 10,000 miles bring close to their original sticker price every time. Grabber Blue and Glass Roof cars seem to bring more money because of the limited productions of these options. As more people mod the shit out of them and crash them the prices on the clean unmodded low mileage ones will only go up. I really like these cars.
A lot of reviewers really compare this way too much to new mustangs like the s550 gt350 and gt500. These cars are built for entirely different reasons. This car is a pure, through and through, MUSCLE car. It is meant for cruising, striaght line speed, and burnouts. That is it. It is not a track focused car like the new 350, 500, mach 1, dark horse, etc. as we saw recently, the mustang is now far from its cruiser drag strip roots with its top trim, absolutely obliterating competition at the Nürburgring. Its like comparing a 2004 Cadillac Escalade to a miata on track, or trying to get a hot dog eating world champ to run track at the olympics. Its just not comparable. These cars are only comparable in name, and spirit of goint fast. That's all.
Look at the comments. Ford guys love these things! I would be insulted to pay that much for the old Triton V8 instead of the Coyote but it does the job.
The thing about this car is it's absolutely not set up ideally for the quarter. The rear gears, transmission gearing, and suspension were all set up for the 200mph top speed. I knew a gentleman who owned one & was a hell of a shifter, and he was getting it to the 11.85 range bone stock with powershifting. I can only imagine how quick it would've been with 4.10 rear gears and transmission gears set up for drag racing. Add drag radials, and they'd have run high-10s with the manual.
Good video. The 2013-14 Shelby will run the 1/4 in 11.6 sec. 20th anniv? SVT had their 20th anniv, but that doesn't make this a 20th anniv Mustang nor a 20th anniv Shelby.
I’m 73 and just bought my 13 Snake about 4-5 weeks ago and I have to say it is w/o a doubt both fun and scary at the same time…it’s like riding a super fast ride at the beach…you have to have the upmost respect for the unbridled venom ( power ) this snake has in its possession…at my age I still enjoy the exhilarating sound and the uncontrolled smile this snake puts on my face and I love the Recaros!
That's great to hear you enjoy it at 73 man! Congrats on the ride.
Not sure if you agree, but to me, this time period was the last great era for cars. Don’t get me wrong; I still love many of the newer offerings that are V8 powered, but there was just something about this era before things got entirely too high tech for my taste. Give me analog gauges and a manual trans option AND at least an OPTION to have a cd player!
@@73clementines10-15 was probably the peak between mostly gears and some tech assists before the high tech transitions
Cool ass 73 year old 🫡
I’ll be fallowing your food step sir. Enjoy
One of the best modern muscle. This is the last true Muscle car. Manual, live axle, too much power and mean angry face.
Ya there's no confusing this for a sports car. Everything that came after is on a blurry line.
Ct5-v blackwing is the last remaining muscle car
@@RoadsUntraveled I wouldn't call the Challenger a "Blurry Line" in this argument. I love the GT-500, but the Challenger R/T, R/T Scat Pack and the Hell Cats are certainly muscle cars.
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@@RoadsUntraveledI LOVE THE SEATS BUT MY 11 SUPERSNAKE HAS ALCONTERA ON THE SEATS AND THE STERRING WHEEL
The 13-14 GT500s are the best
Best Mustang Ever Produced
This and the Terminator Cobra are my favorite Mustangs ever
I am lucky enough to own both, S197 Shelby GT500 and the Terminator Cobra and I’ll never sell any of them… they are truly the last of what a real muscle car is 🏎️🇺🇸
@@javysvtcars9915What’s your experience as a fortunate-owner of both? How would you PICK absolutely one & only between the two if it came down to it?
@@zachbrossett the experience owning both is amazing and unique. They are 2 different animals for sure. The Terminator Cobra is more wild and raw plus way more rare. Every meet or car show I go to I get more attention on that car.
The Shelby GT500 is a faster torque machine but more refined and more comfortable. The lower RPM power is ridiculous strong enough to scare you if you don’t know how to drive the car. At the end of the day if I have to pick one I’ll said the GT500 because is more reliable but honestly I’ll will always keep both😂
@@javysvtcars9915Exactly most people get hard off the hellcat but I grew up with both and playing with the terminator and GT500 on gram turismo
I'm a simple man, i see s197 gt500 content i watch and hit like.
Ford will never make a retro designed mustang that carries the true mustang shape like this example... carroll shelby signed off on this example... and its a big supercharged v8 with a manual trans.... so much going for this future classic it's not even funny. Couple of mods and you are at 800hp. No it does not handle like a gt350 but its a traditional muscle car and its dangerously fast in a straight line. This car is a W
Ford designed this not Shelby, this is a ford performance/racing gt500, it is a Shelby in name only
@@antimedic4441 I've got all the press coverage on the 13-14 from back then. Shelby was a consultant on these cars, drove them before release to the public, and signed off on them.
@@clevlandblockyou didn’t read what I said
@@antimedic4441 you didn't read what either of them wrote, they're claiming Shelby SIGNED OFF/APPROVED of FORD'S design of the gt500, not that shelby himself designed or drew up concepts, just approved of. A little bit of some reading comprehension can take you far.
It's not just a straight-line car. People say this because that's what they are told, just like the one who made this video. He said the C6 ZO6 would run laps on the GT500, yet the C6 Z06 is only 1.3 seconds faster on the Nürburgring road course.
Best looking mustang ever.
13/14 GT500 is the modern equivalent of the 69/70 Boss 429. I remember seeing the first article announcing its arrival. Went to my dealer and put down money, even though it couldn't be ordered for another 4-6 months. Just had it out today. 100MPH @ 2000 RPM, effortlessly. Redline @ 7000. We call it the "Nutwagon" as it's so over the top you could make the case it really shouldn't be street legal. Oh, what a feeling! Wait a minute...
Did you have to pay dealer markup?
@@AlexGray My dealer had allocations for two GT500's in 2012 (2013MY) and I paid him sticker plus $1000 which covered his SVT license for the year. Not a bad deal as the 500 was likely underpriced at MSRP. I believe mine was optioned to around $69K.
This is true. The 69/70 Boss 429 was the in-house version of the GT500.
The 69/70 Boss 302 was the in-house version of the GT350.
Thanks for posting. Brings back memories. Cooling, smaller pulley for wadded boost on the TVS, tune, and rear stickies. I am happy to have owned one
One of the best GT500s! ❤️🙌🏿
The 2013 Shelby GT500 is just one of those pure driving, will try and kill you, American muscle cars that Shelby had blessed off the production line.
One of the most fun cars I’ve ever driven. Never selling mine. And with the right tires it’s very predictable.
What tires do you recommend?
@@jmjsharwarko Michelin PS4S
I run R888R on mine
I disagree with the guy stating the 350 is where he would park his money. I almost bought a GT350 but then I drove my Dad's 14 GT500. The GT350 sounds great, it handles really well but the speed is just so uneventful. Wringing it out with everything it has and it takes a lot to hit 100mph. Hopped in the 14 GT500 and got the exact opposite response, totally different animal. Thing broke em loose at 90 with T/C off and stacked speed so effortlessly fast it blew my mind. It felt as fast as my R1 sport bike does. You want track times, get a GT350, you want fun and endless torque, get the slightly older GT500.
I don't want a car that can break the tires loose at 90 or a car that I could never drive flat out and have to hold back constantly
@3644Darrell I hear ya and like I said, nothing wrong with either car. If you haven't, id highly suggest driving both and getting some initial impressions. For me the GT500 is just a matter of keeping nannies engaged, it just limits the power some through the first couple of gears as I didn't realize how much power was limited until I took it off. It is surprisingly docile and drivable when cruising but I can see how people end up a youtube sensation with these cars. With the nannies off and throttle pinned, that snap oversteer is a beast so once you're in it, gotta stay in it to avoid crashing which is difficult of course, especially if you arent ready for it.
Another little tidbit that surprised me was that I got 23mpg when driving on the highway which is crazy for such a monstrous supercharged V8, not that I really care about fuel economy but its pretty nice to have it. The GT350 I drove was a 17 with Track and electronics package. The 350 has a nasty cold start which I loved but compared to the 500, it followed every road imperfection and required constant correction when driving it which I was not particularly fond of, the 500 had a more relaxed driving experience to me likely because it was a live axle setup vs the IRS in the 350 and track focused.
If you are dead set on a 350, I was reading that the 19-20s got some revisions to the brakes and suspension setup which improved upon the 16-18 variants so it may have helped with that complaint that I had with it. For me though, power was pretty underwhelming otherwise, it looks great, sounds amazing and the interior is definitely a step above its older brother. However, I found the 500 recaros more comfortable than the 350. Again, just my opinion, good luck on finding the right car assuming you are in the market! 😎
Thats CAP 😂🎉 i got both Gt500 14 Gt 5.0 10 speed 2023 and a damn ecoboost the ecoboost rips better than the 2014 gt500 all day 😂😂
Bro shut up gt never beats the 500
Been keeping up with its value since they came out.. the highest I’ve seen em average was about $67k.. and that was during/after Covid, they actually started to cool down again back to the $50k-$60k range… still my dream car and I’m still determined to get one in this exact color !!
How much will they be worth in 40 years? 50? 60?
Seen some super low mile specimens with near $100k dealer asking prices in 2024.
It's still insane, only car i will NEVER get rid of! A true animal
I will get this car one day. What a savage of a muscle car
All things considered this year of GT500 is actually really reasonable when you consider what we have to choose from now and how other cars have gone through the roof in value.
40-50k for a car that I believe was 60-80k new is a steal considering what you're getting. This is the S197 people cared about because it's the last one Carroll cared about. The new GT500 is just a name with big horsepower tacked into a Mustang.
I had one it was a 2013 sterling gray metallic. The torque was steady and would pull so nicely. 135mph top of 3rd gear. With 3 more gears to go. Got to 194 but backed off because the road was about to turn and change conditions. Motor still had more In it. 1st gear was pointless but overall it's was a great easy to drive car under normal driving and amazingly stable above 160 to 194. Never felt as if the GT500 was outside it's handling capability. The GT500 felt very poised and planted at high speed, very confidence inspiring car. Loved it
This is the greatest mustang ford ever made extremely powerful very handsome looking, plus the last collaboration between carroll shelby and ford the sound it makes is really good especially that supercharger whine, for me as well as others who love old school generation mustangs: this mustang is the goat of old school mustangs plus a dream car as well the 13-14 gt500 still packs a punch up to this very day even though it's more than a decade old.
Plus the rarity of it especially when you consider the production line, even though i haven't driven a 13-14 gt500 from the reviews as well as blogs about this car some say with this car it keeps you on your toes especially how powerful it is, you got to respect it plus it's very playful as well as joyful that last live rear axle helps add to the personality, from the exterior of the car it looks angry, but once you get to know what it's all about it let it's guard down revealing there's more than meets the eyes.
This was the first production 200mph mustang and referred as the second coming of the famous “Terminator” Cobra. This one is best version for straight line performance and that doesn’t bother me one bit! This car built the road for GT350/R because the focus was on straight line performance. Overall, one day I will own one and enjoy it for what it is.
We need to get you in a 2013 boss 302. Its the predecessor to the gt350 and many consider it to be the penultimate s197 mustang.
I've heard good things
Only if it's the Laguna Seca
I have one in sterling gray with the glass roof…it is holding well together very well, the last true heritage in my opinion…nice video bro👍
I have the sterling gray convertible. Its is an awesome car
As an organizer I start from where the world is, as it is, not as I would like it to be.
This is the meta and this is the way.
This thing can put a huge smile on your face every time you hit the gas pedal feel the torque hearing that supercharger and the monsters 5.8 Sound shifting this gears and the torque will pin ur head backwards at 7000 RPM u will feel the raw power the raw experience of driving the last real muscle car …. The last real SHELBY GT500!
True american muscle. Big truck series review would love this.
Best Car Ever.....I Loved Drivin Mine The Three Link Handled Nicely.....With Respect For The Venom.....Triple Black With Track And Performance Packages....Also Stereo...
The Only Car That Got My Heart Pumpin More Than 2013
20th Anniversary SVT SHELBY
GT 500 Is My 2005 VIPER..
No Traction Control....True Death Machine.....That Made Life Worth Living Every Time I Drove it.....Nice Vid.....🇺🇸🏁🦅
They hit the 1/4 around 11.5-11.6! Not 12.1 you momo!! 😆
Yea how he didn't know that is PATHETIC. He also doesn't understand that the 13-14 GT500 beat the irs Crapmaro z l1 on a TRACK! The car was good at the TRACK and drag strip
@@drfaticus he also said the C6 Z06 would run laps on it yet the C6 Z06 is only 1.3 seconds faster around the Nürburgring....
@@JayRSwan Yep
6:15 - the S550 GT500 laps Laguna Seca in 1 min 33 seconds. For reference, that's a hair faster than a Viper ACR and a hair slower than a C7 Z06. These Shelby cars are incredible performers all around.
I have an 05 Mustang GT and man is even that scary to drive. I love that about it, feels like a muscle car, v8 and nothing else fancy.
That vehicle is Manly.
I agree. I test drove a Gt500 manual. It had so much power to the point that you can feel yourself pinned to seat in every gear. It demands respect.
It screams testosterone
Thanks for the timely review; This Ford is the "last of the Mohicans" imo (I am a Boomer). You did a good historical context of the current market also.
The manual with solid rear axle makes it more raw. Maybe not as fast around a track, but 100% worth the fun factor and connection with the car and road. The DTC in the current GT500 is the weak point when it comes to the drag strip. It's a track oriented car for usre.
12.1 1/4. They were 11.7 cars stock
Did ever cut the traction control off completely completely big difference if so you would be spinning Will into 3 gear
I think motortrend actually got 11.6 in the quarter and they have terrible tires from factory so with better tires you could probably get low 11’s or even high 10’s
Ppl have run low 11s on a tire at 125 mph. The 11-12 with the 373 gear went as fast as 11.5 at 120+ I remember reading it in mm&ff. It was down in power but had much better gearing which is why its closer than you'd think given the 112 hp difference (mostly the better blower).
@@midnight347 yea so true they cam with the worst tires ever on them it’s surprising they did 11 seven and 11.6 at 125 to 128
This is one of the best looking mustangs ever
I remember seeing an interview with a Ford engineer and they asked why the gearing was so long. It wasn't just for 0-60 times. He said with shorter gears it was way too easy to break tires loose, even at highway speeds in third gear. They didn't feel it was safe to sell a car that could do rolling burnouts on the freeway.
Had a 2011 gt500. It seems temperamental at first kicking it loose in the corners. Just takes time to get to the point where you can thrash it & have fun. The 13-14 might have had another 110hp over my 5.4. But the driving experience in the corners was the same. That platform & solid rear made for a fun experience. Definitely a learning curve though.
I have a 2011 GT 500 SVT performance package and convertible . Then I bought a 2013 graphite GT 500 and had both for about 1.5 years. I decided to sell the 2013 as I just found the 550 hp 5.4 liter more fun and easily controlled than that beast in the 2013. I have driven muscle cars since 1970 when I bought my LS6 chevelle. I have had M5 , an M6 and a hellcat. The hell cat I didn’t like at all. My 2011 is my favorite car I have owned believe it or not. The 2013 scared me a couple of times which isn’t easy to do. So I sold it . Don’t regret it either .
To each his own
I love my '14!! Yes it scares me at times.( maybe because with a few add ons and tune it has 820HP ). But the biggest reason these cars are harder to drive than the newer autos, imho is the suspension. A solid rear axle takes skill to take on a road course like VIR or Willow or Mosport! But like your face and laughter can attest to, these cars are fun!! And that's what we love about them and why we respect them them too.
You have awesome videos, bro keep it up
damn brother haven’t seen your videos pop up in years but this one i could not skip
I hooned around Milwaukee with Brendon Hartley in one of these back in the day. Obviously, I was the passenger as he is one of the best drivers in the world. We had fun, but he said he actually had to stay on top of it.
Just purchased a 2013
Have a 2020 500 and 98 cobra
All the same color ❤️
Just picked one up in May 2024. It’s AMAZING 😮💨 🐍
Corvette dads just pooped their jorts
My good friend has one, black red stripes same yr. I’ve driven it, he’s driven my 14 1LE. I have a stage 2 cam and bolt on’s . He walks me on the highway, I leave him on the backroads. That car has crazy highway gears, totally opposite of my Camaro’s 3:91’s. I still have to hit 5th and the end of the quarter mile, but really don’t need 6th on the highway below 80-90.
They don’t make them like Carol Shelby anymore 👌
Have a 13 vert that is deep impact blue with white stripes.
They have "sneaky speed" because of how tall the rear gear is, you really are shifting as much as you might think.
I love mine & it’s not really a death trap it’s pretty stable compared to my old coyote , I only recommend getting some better tires , I went with NT05Rs and so far have been good , going to try R888s next
The most beautiful mustang ever built in my opinion.
These hold their value because this was the last Shelby that Carrol Shelby had a hand in building before he passed away. It's a true Shelby
That rare glass top option is actually more rigid than the hard top.
Will forever be my dream stang man
I own a 2012 GT500 with all options available at the time. To be honest their value went up roughly $25K in just a couple years.
My brother owns a 2013 Shelby GT500 with a bit over 1000HP and I'm owning a 900HP C7 Z06 (7AT). The GT500 is a bit quicker in straight line and has a huge Topspeed (German Autobahn 😎👍🏻) but you can't compare a real Sportscar to a Power GT. Of course the C7 is way better and stable in corners but my god the GT500 is a hell of a ride 😂. The most "oh shit" moments you can buy for that money 😂. Track and Performance package, great sound system and those seats are amazing. Enough space for a long road trip. Just updated KW Springs and that's it. Huge difference just with the springs.
The last real Carroll Shelby car and you can feal that he was all about the fun for his last car 😂👍🏻
Michelin pilot 4s tires makes this car very un sketchy and if you're spinning through first gear and you bang second while still spinning then it'll throw you off the road
I LOVE THIS BODY STYLE ESPEC MY 2010 GRABBER BLUE COUPER SUPERSNAKE
They are extremely powerful out of the box the tq comes in hard and fast. I have a 2014 and I haven’t taking it to the limits due to my respect for the design vs the S550.
This car is the reason Hellcats exist
Whereabouts are you located in Canada? I've got a 2015 zl1 if you are interested in featuring it?
Fair n honest. Like that.
Just awesome, my holy grail car
The 2013 GT500 did Nürburgring at 7:39:38 the C6 Z06 did it at 7:38 flat..... I wouldn't say that's running laps around a GT500 on a track.
Last one Shelby had his hands in contributes to that price a lot
I still want one of these.
My dream car. I’d take this over the newer GT500 even.
Awesome car. Believe It or Not these cars are actually really good on the road course. If you know how to drive them.
I rode passenger on track in an older 09 gt500 with lowering springs and PS4S. And buddy was definitely wrestling the thing hard to get it around corners. I was honestly scared and impressed at the same time. The speeds that the car entered the corner with, I thought for sure we were going to understeer wide into the grass. But the car still went around it despite the body motions giving an impression of instability. Definitely didn't feel confident doing it but the edginess adds to the drama and fun.
I remember watching this model car on I believe it was motor trend or car drivers world's greatest drag race I don't remember the exact number however what was incredible about this car in that race of course was towards the very end before the finish line it was running the other cars down that beat it I'm assuming that's a long legs of course maybe the gear ratio I'm not sure it is an incredible car for the money I've seen some go it's a strange market it's like less and more but still on this day I remember that race again train drivers professional course etcetera etcetera but even then to see it run the other cars down it takes a lot of car to get passed by a car and then turn around run that said car back down that's pretty incredible
I remember having my 13 Shelby got strait sideways in the middle of the Hwy. dumped the clutch at 60 mph 🤦🏽♂️. morning dew type stuff. Scared the hell out of me. I corrected it but yea made me a better driver Definitely not a toy.
I miss that car...
My son has a 13' conv.with 7,800 miles.All original, except tires.
You were looking at some convertibles on those comparisons. They are worth more. I have a '14 Ruby Red white striped convertible (only 31 made that year) with 7k miles that I wouldn't sell for less than $80k if I were to, which I won't sell it anyways lol. The 13-14 convertibles went up way more in price since the new ones only come in hardtops.
Great car. I still think the body looks great on 2010 - 2014 shelbys. They don't make them like this anymore. Get a manual transmission and be prepared for a unique experience. It's a lot of fun and not that dangerous as long as you take time to get used to the power. Suspension work and better tires will help with traction issues. Modern cars will feel boring to drive after you experience the last true Ford muscle car.
A modern classic.
The best Shelby hands down
The 2012 BOSS 302 had launch control (also pit speed control).
Favorite mustang, car of all want one. 13-14
Hi awesome car time to shred up the roads & highway 🛣 😊❤
Most magazines at the time were hitting 11.6 sec qtr mile times at a crazy 126 mph 😳
This was Carrol Shelby's last horrah.Shelby's last statement.What a beast he helped create.What a awesome car.
These are routinely selling for mid 50s to mid 60s....where can I find one in the 40s?
Junkyard.
im not a ford fan but this era of gt500s are extremely underrated. this car crushed both hellcats and zl1s. they were lighter than dodge and had way more power than gm.
The Corvette will set your wallet on fire for basic maintenance and repairs though. Nevermind the LS7 woes. I went from a Z06 to a GT500, and yes, I miss the handling and lightness, but I dont have to sell my left nut for a clutch swap, I can carry 4, and the ceiling is much MUCH higher for power upgrades. I'll get back into a C5z for a dedicated track car or something, but for reliable car to beat on daily, the GT500 is by far the better choice.
They hold their money because it has Shelby stamped all over the car.. The Shelby's are more like collector cars that most people don't even want to take out of their garages.. They are great cars though for sure.. I'd love to have one for weekend use.. But next on my list is a pick em up truck.. I have a 17 GT with 15,100 miles on it still and it's a blast to drive.. It's mostly been a weekend car for me.. I am going to little by little it till I get the car right where I want it..
Best Mustang ever sorry not sorry. Close runners up GT350 and BOSS 302
The Ford Racing axle back exhaust on this is very violent sounding. At high rpms, it sounds like nothing else out there, aside from maybe the Jaguar F-Type R.
Jaguars sound like two flamboyant dudes grinding on each other while on Mars.
At least that's what I learned from their latest advertisement.
My favorite slippery snake
“The horsepower wars are over”
*1000+ horsepower c8 corvette ZR1 has entered the chat*
Haha it's tough to ignore. Point is the big power cars are *slightly* more well-rounded than they were before. (C7 ZR-1)
With no competition
This car is the closest you will ever get to owning your own personal rollercoaster. I love my 2013. These cars unmodded and under 10,000 miles bring close to their original sticker price every time. Grabber Blue and Glass Roof cars seem to bring more money because of the limited productions of these options. As more people mod the shit out of them and crash them the prices on the clean unmodded low mileage ones will only go up. I really like these cars.
what makes it so scary is live rear axle not a manual transmission
One of the last fords to not kill bystanders! Manual
What? This is the most bystander killing mustang to ever exist! It takes skill to not kill yourself and everyone else in this beast! 😅
It’s a super snake . Same thing with the zr1 and viper. They’re only ganna go up
I HAVE 4 SHELBYS AND THERE ALL GOING TOO BE BIG MONEY ESPEC MY 07 427 EDITION SUPERSNAKE AND MY 11 GRABBER BLUE COUPE SUPERSNAKE
not a super snake
@@coltoncaskey5781 cobra . Shelby gt500
Same difference
@@coltoncaskey5781 DEF NOT LOL I KNOW SUPERSNAKES AND I HAVE A COUPE AND MY 07 427 EDITION CONVERTIBLE SUPERSNAKE
Review a 2013 Boss 302 please! Would love to see what you think. However, I am partial bc I own one.😊
A lot of reviewers really compare this way too much to new mustangs like the s550 gt350 and gt500. These cars are built for entirely different reasons. This car is a pure, through and through, MUSCLE car. It is meant for cruising, striaght line speed, and burnouts. That is it. It is not a track focused car like the new 350, 500, mach 1, dark horse, etc. as we saw recently, the mustang is now far from its cruiser drag strip roots with its top trim, absolutely obliterating competition at the Nürburgring. Its like comparing a 2004 Cadillac Escalade to a miata on track, or trying to get a hot dog eating world champ to run track at the olympics. Its just not comparable. These cars are only comparable in name, and spirit of goint fast. That's all.
Look at the comments. Ford guys love these things! I would be insulted to pay that much for the old Triton V8 instead of the Coyote but it does the job.
The thing about this car is it's absolutely not set up ideally for the quarter. The rear gears, transmission gearing, and suspension were all set up for the 200mph top speed. I knew a gentleman who owned one & was a hell of a shifter, and he was getting it to the 11.85 range bone stock with powershifting. I can only imagine how quick it would've been with 4.10 rear gears and transmission gears set up for drag racing. Add drag radials, and they'd have run high-10s with the manual.
It was the last outlaw car .....it was the last of its kind.
I miss the glass roof option.
Good video. The 2013-14 Shelby will run the 1/4 in 11.6 sec. 20th anniv? SVT had their 20th anniv, but that doesn't make this a 20th anniv Mustang nor a 20th anniv Shelby.
My 13 has an illuminated door kick that says 20th anniversary
Like it, but prefer driving the Boss Laguna Seca.
Thought I saw these would top out at 200 MPH? If so, that's worth it right there 😅
Hats to Ford on this one…
Was this a GT500 review or z06 comparison video 😆