2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Review
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- One of the greatest automotive creations to come out of the 20th century; The 500 horsepower, manual transmission only, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. A fabrication of Carroll Shelby's untamed imagination, and one of craziest vehicles on four wheels. This is my review of the 2008 Shelby GT500 Ford Mustang.
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You can hear that supercharger screaming loud when you " give em the gas", Awesome beauty!! Thanks for sharing, from an old 71 years FORD enthusiast from Argentina!!😊😊😊❤❤❤
That supercharger whine is BONKERS!!! Cool video on a really cool car man.
It was even crazier in person! Thanks for watching!
@@DriveHub I love the whine from those superchargers
The 2007-2009 GT500 was simple, bold and straight forward. What a muscle car should be.
Font forget the viper srt10s around that time too.
Font forget the viper srt10s around that time too.
I got the 08 :)
These bad boys are going for around $25k with low miles currently. I can't hardly believe it. Supercharged V8. Destined to be a classic.
@@Jeremy_810 Yes they are. It's pretty insane that you can get one with 30-50k miles for 25k. Some have 800hp going for 32k miles. These are the best bang for the buck, fast cars out there. I have a 2019 Bullitt and a 2007 GT500, and I prefer the GT500 WAY more and its half the price. My insurance is also pretty cheap on the GT500.
After buying my ‘08 I can’t stop watching this video. Thanks for posting!
Well done young fella. I currently own an 08 GT500 in High Performance White with Blue stripes and LOVE it!
Then u have 1 of the 1504 manufactured and painted Performance White GT500's in 2008! Just like mine! Mine is actual number 1099 of 1504 Performance White 2008 Shelby GT500! Good STUFF!!!
@@fmly4life769 mine is a 2007 how do you find the production number?
@@fmly4life769someone on UA-cam changed the blue stripes to black. What a bummer
2007/2009 are the best mustangs since the 60s
if you like 07/09, why not 05-06?
@@1flynlow Tomato, Tomato
I was about to cry... very emotional. This will probably lead me to a great choice, buying a Shelby GT500
From what I’ve seen is there rare and pricey most all ready modified
You girl
Great video, I liked the sound track, thought it added a nice touch of drama. I have an 2008 GT500, blue w/ white stripes, and you really nailed the cars character and performance. I was soooo glad prices have finally come down to where I could afford one. The darn thing puts a smile on my face on every upshift!!
Just an excellent review from an actual grown man as opposed to a little boy with daddy’s money for a track car as many of these reviews seem to be. Showed the history and much more. Good job bro.
This is my favorite review of this version of the gt500. I picked one up recently so have been watching vids on it.
Wow, I can't think of the last time I saw a nearly stock GT500! My 08 goes in for a 2.60 pulley next week, on top of the other mods and tune I have. As a side note to non owners: The stock exhaust is criminally quiet on this year, and was easily drowned out by the supercharger whine.
Good thing Flowmaster exists
Awesome production and thanks!
Amazing video
Well said at the end. I found one of these for 24k and have been thinking of buying it. The story behind Carroll Shelby and Ford is what sparked my love for cars. Hell, I have some of his quotes hanging in my room. Being able to get a Shelby would be a dream come true, it’s a very special car with a huge legacy on its back. And it being one of the last generations of the GT500 that Shelby worked on makes it even more special
You get the car ?
Great video! Thanks!
I am 67 y.o. senior...own a black stripe delete 07 gt 500....car is a beast....just a raw muscle car that is always a thrill to drive!!!
Thinking of selling??
@@5.0_Lex_ it is currently on autotrader
@@markdiloreto9042 what color is it? Miles..I on the market for one
This is a great review! I know I'm behind the curve, but I grew up on JDM cars (RX7, Supra, etc) and then moved to Beamers. However, when I was ready to get rid of my M3, I went to test drive an M4 Convertible... Even though it was ok... It felt less impressive than my E93 in regards to just that torque/power "wow factor"... Then I looked across the lot and saw a random 2010 Mustang GT Vert sitting on the lot... The salesman told me it was a recent trade-in and that I shouldn't look at it... Turns out it had headers, cams, exhaust, CAI, and I'd assume a tune... Felt super good, so I bought it over the M4. This car with traction control off, feels as raw as my old RX7s and Supras, but with the power and roar of the V8... Your video reinforced why I enjoyed driving the GT over the M4, its because you actually have to drive it, while the M4 felt neutered to a degree. Also, since I got it for 1/3 of the price I was expecting to spend on the M4, now I'm thinking about boosting the Vert and also buying a GT500 Coupe. :)
Loved your review. I am a Corvette guy, but have a high respect for anything Shelby..I like your delivery and personal driver input. Good luck with other reviews. I will subscribe.
It definitely a special car it puts a huge smile on my face every time I drive it truly one of kind thanks Carroll Shelby never getting rid of this car 😍
Really? What about a daily driver?
Great video. I had a 2008 Torch Red GT500 that was perfect. Only had 4,000 miles on it. Sold it to a collector for $33k. Miss that car everyday since.
30k gets you one with 50k miles now :(
I just bought a 2008 GT500. There is "better" stuff out there for more money, but this has history and unique style. You have to think back then, the standard GT with the 3V 4.6 was amazing for the time and this had 200 hp more. $1500 and now you have over double the horsepower. Even in 2022 these cars are fast and simple.
These cars are so easy to make power too! A couple hundred bucks can get you a extra 100 hp
That is a sexy car. Bold lines, classic look, I love it. Mustangs have always sounded amazing this is no different. I’m sold! Thanks for the awesome video
It really is a great car to look at and even greater to drive. Thanks for watching Leighton!
@@DriveHub You need to drive a supersnake.It will make the gt500 feel like a 4cylinder.Iam not even joking. The 07 too 09 gt500 is the best looking body style
I gotta say the tire width back in the sixty was pathetic. I even think today the tires aren't wide enough.When I had 275s on the rare of my supersnakes it was almost impossible to pull hard out of a dig.When you can down shift to 3rd at 80mph and stomp on it and break the tires loose
@@anthonylaudano9751 its more about compound than width. A 275 drag radial will hook far better than a 305 street tire.
@@anthonylaudano9751 its just an upgraded blower. Im not a fan of the kenne bells on these i prefer having a normal gt500 and going with a tvs vmp blower it fits the car better with a better power band and can make just as much power as the kb on stock engine either blower is gonna be limited by the internals themselves. I love the 07-09 gt500 theyre becoming a bargain just seen one online for 24 with just 32k it was an 09 loaded with hid headlights shaker 1000 etc. I think im gonna pick one up in a year and a half when i pay off my 16 fiesta st whiich is my daily and i love it too (it makes 280 wheel hp and only weighs 2600 lbs...id say it could keep right up with a stock 08 gt500 for sure...its fast for a fiesta lol.
This generation Shelby GT500 is simplistic and intended to be a daily driver you can take to the drag strip. Also, they have characteristics reminiscent of classic muscle cars, a solid heavy duty iron block, a roots style supercharger (though more advanced), a solid live rear axle, and a manual transmission. Solid live rear axles, in conjunction with drag slicks, provides traction at a drag strip. The 08' Super Snake ran a 10.86 at 135mph at the strip and 11.8s on the street on street tires. An anti-hop kit is available for these beasts, which gives them even more traction! The 2.9l gen 3 whipple boosts the stock motor on a stock shelby gt500 to an impressive 725hp at a safe, with a proper tune, 17psi. This gen shelby gt500 is my favorite. Even at a track, they are not bad handlers.
I hope you never quit reviewing cars without a doubt you are way better than those so called professional auto journalists from the popular magazines, keep up the good work! PS I love my 11 Shelby they truly are a Real drivers car{Beast}
I own one. The car is insane. I’ve owned over 40 cars, it’s my favorite.
Awesome car I have one in Performance White with painted on blue stripes upgraded 2.3l Eaton Supercharger, Ford Racing Cold Air Intake, Ford Racing Suspension, 6 piston Baer Brakes, brake cooling duct system, along with all the other necessary bells and whistles to tie it all together into a 780hp monster street car. Only 6513 of these beauties manufactured in 2008 so if you got one keep it and keep that milage low folks its definitely a keeper.
Your not driving unless the SVT light starts blinking and beeping 🤣🤣
Thanks for the history lesson. I thought this was a video review of the 2008 GT500? Jesus.
Well done. I own a low mileage 2007 California Special. Pure joy.
The things I don't like about my 2009 GT500 are the door upholstery, I had to buy vinyl inserts because the leather kept falling no matter what I tried and the absence of spare tire. other than that I was estatic when I got it. only have 30 thousand miles on mine and trying to keep it as cherry as possible. great review.
Gorgeous car and it's way more comfy that people think
Great video, how does this only have 3,700 views??
People like the the new.. 💁
Amazing video! I'm so excited to be able to say I'm actually in the market for one of these Shelby's! I'll probably be one of the few people who are going to daily drive it lol
Na I would too. Daily driver = daily fun!
Love mine they are raw beauties. Annnnd they actually have something to do with Carrol unlike the new ones
I sold my 09 Bullit for an 08 gt500 with an upgraded SC and the TC has been turned off fulltime...I'm still alive LOL. Love my gt500. I do miss the Bullitt though.
Thanks for the video that was awesome
Thanks for watching I’m glad you enjoyed!👌🏽
10/10 Video, Thanks for the little history lesson I learned a lot!
Awesome Content, man
Good video have been looking at a 2007 and after this might just pull the trigger.
Kind of want one now 🤔
After driving this I would say you absolutely should! Not much money for the amount of power you get.
Great video! I own 07, and what a beast with some mode done!
I think the 5.4 is/was Ford’s best sounding V8. Better than the old school pushrod, better than the Coyote 5.0 or GT350 5.2 FPC.
I agree it sounds evil and pissed off. Shelby didn't have much of anything to do with these gt500s...ford owned the name and put it on there...
svt created and that is whst makes me want one, although im a big carroll shelby fan too i love svt and everything they stood for...theyre now ford performance and have lost their edge but for 20+ years svt was the bees kneea lol. Subtle enough changes inside and out to make their vehicles feel more "special" while having significantly better performance in every area compared to the normal version of whatever particular car (or truck) youre talking about. Non car people normally cant tell the difference and that is what i love about em. Other svt owners look at you when youre an SVT owner as if they know that you know that these are special vehicles and not alot of other people know about em lol. Just something about svt to me...big fan but yea that 5.4 sounds really evil
4.6 the best sounds
Gt350 sounds the best
@@Steadyfire as far as pure SOUND goes, nothing sounds better than a 4.6 2v with no cats and an H pipe.
Thought i was the only 1 who thought that
Awesome body style. I have a 08 GT500 a 07 and 10 supersnake and a 07 Shelby gt.Huge Shelby fan
I am looking to possibly trade my 07 gt to get a shelby. What are the cons. I know ford had issues with powdered pistons. How much of a threat is that in a possible stock form?
@@mecha91 Well I have a 07 super snake and a 10 super snake with 900hp and a 08 gt500 making over 800hp and I honestly can say I have had no problems. You can buy a 07 too 09 for about 40grand with low miles and do a few mods and you can get 700hp no problem. So if you have someone do the work that knows what there doing. They can handle a lot of power.
@@anthonylaudano9751 thanks for the input.
@@mecha91 I don't know how much you want to spend but the 07 to 09 supersnakes depending on the miles.A lot of them have no miles on them because there a true collector car.But I have seen them for as low as 75grand.I know that is a lot of money but in my opinion the Shelbys built when Carroll was alive I think will bring big money in the future. My 07 is a 427 Nascar edition convertible super snake 1 of 3 in the color. I bought it in 14 and already has gone up in value. The gt500s also really hold there value way better than a stock gt.So good luck I hope you get a Shelby believe me you will love them.Way different than a gt.
@@anthonylaudano9751 i honestly have no idea what they want for it yet. If it is more than 15k I will probably miss out. I know what you mean about the value going up, RIP Mr. Shelby.
Great video, informative, why add music? It's annoying. The blower whine is music enough.
Thank you very much for watching! I tried to lower the music throughout parts where I knew people would like to hear the engine noise, my apologies for not lowering it enough.
Another 2007-2009 GT500 video yesssss
Nicely done young man!
Love my '08 GT500 Grabber Orange convertible! #60 of 81 made. Wonder how many of the 81 are still around and running?
Gorgeous car. Most beautiful modern Mustang generation by far
Bro your channel is so mf underrated but your stuff in all reality you got the most badass channel
First time I drove one in 2010, nothing but sideways smiles ear to ear. Unreal value. Give it another few years and the prices will be stupid to have one. Termi's going for 40-50k now 😔
I bet these GT500's will hit close to 100k in next 10 years.
Im glad i came across this video, love that thing 🔥
Thanks for watching! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Super clean car!!
He ate that manual 😂❤❤❤❤❤
Could have done without all the weird drum beat music, let the car make the music. If you grew up with live rear axles it's not a problem, it is however a problem for the Honda four banger front wheel drive generation.
Oh yeah baby, this is the knight rider 2008 kitt industries 3000 car!!! 🔥
The amount of mistakes in this video is overwhelming. A solid rear axle is superior for straight line acceleration, not inferior. The reason there are so many videos of Mustangs crashing out of car meets, including the 2015 IRS rear suspension Mustang, is because the Mustang offers a lot of power cheaply so inexperienced young drivers can afford the car but cannot handle it and crash it.
This car has one thing that the competition doesn't "Pin stripes". lol
I'm sorry but it is not a muscle car. A muscle car is taking a big engine and putting it in a big car. Muscle cars are big with powerful engines, affordability, good looks, a comfortable cruiser, practicality with plenty of cargo room for the trunk and passenger room in the back seat but not the best in handling. Muscle cars can come with both four door and two door styles and even hatchbacks. The 69 Dodge Charger and the Ford Galaxy are old muscle cars and the modern Dodge Challenger are very good examples of muscle cars.
The Mustang is a pony car. A pony car is taking a big engine and putting it in a medium size to smaller car. It has power, affordability, good looks, better handling than a muscle car, more nimble, but is very lacking on passenger room in the backseat, less cargo space, and a little less comfortable for cruising. They only come in two door and are not hatchbacks like the Dodge Magnum. Mustang and Camaro are two examples of pony cars.
There is no more beautiful man made sound in the world than a roots style supercharger.
I’m also 6’5” and ready to get in the market for one. Does your knee actually hit the dash?
Awesome review!!
The cherry on top of this cake is that this engine was used in the ford gt
It’s so easy to make more power with these too
Really serious about getting one soon😎
Thinking of buying on, thats why im looking at this video, what a beautiful car.
Said Garcia do it. I own an 07 and it was the best purchase ever
My two favorite cars are mustang gt500 2007 and r33 skyline
17:53 Was that a nail in the middle of that tire?? Awesome car.
Love my 07 to death except for the flywheel/clutch problems they had initially. Mines been parked for the last 3 years while I come up with the cash to get it replaced
How much for the shop to do the work?
How much gonna cost you bro????? I was gonna buy one of these. I found a good price. BUT I am a simple man. I cannot afford to pay more for something I was not educated on.😩😩😩😩
A good clutch kit w/flywheel is 1800 like centerforce dyad. Then around 750 labor if you don’t do it yourself. The stock clutch is junk imho.
@@Dublj67 i picked up an 07 with 100k for 16500 that already had an rst twin disc installed and mgw shifter as well as tasteful bolt ons. That is out of this world bang for the buck. It gets ALOT of compliments out and about and everyone loves it including me. Got it couple years back before the market went nuts. 550 rwhp and 4.10s sure is a good time combined with the f14 drag pack I have on it. Picked up a gen3r for 3499 black Friday gonna install it in spring after I save for some injectors and twin boost a pumps I should be at 750 whp give or take for barely more than 20k all in if that isn't bang for the buck idk what is lol. It is a stripe delete performance white car with 13-14 style tailights, tinted lights and windows and it's lowered on gunmetal f14 drag pack 17x7/15x10 with 275/60/15 et street r tires. I'm never getting rid of this car I love it it sounds ungodly with the hpipe and borla stingers (got videos on my channel). Such a badass raw car one of the best cars of the last 15 years that is newer but has an old school muscle car look and feel. It's not just about what power you have but the overall power curve and the power delivery. These things have massive torque down low and truly feel like a muscle car. I love it.
I have an 09 they replaced the flywheel and clutch with an aluminum flywheel and dual disk clutch. Needless to say it's so easy to stall out. Just touching the throttle sends it to red line while almost any clutch causes it to stall out immediately. It's a total pain in the ass to drive.
Can you try to make a video for the GT500 KR 08`?
Nice review, but the crashing doesn't happen because of the live rear axle. An independent rear wouldn't stop that. Many 2015+ Mustangs crash the same way and they have independent rear ends. What is causing the crashes is the fact that the s197 Mustangs give you everything from a stand still should you floor the car. Most of those people are coming from FWD platforms which are heavily torque vectored and traction controlled. The S197 Mustang is a RAW CAR. You have to drive it like a race car and not like a Civic si which is far more forgiving. You shouldn't be flooring that Mustang at all unless you are well over 130mph. I own 2 of them (a 2012 and a 2013) and if I floored either of them from a stop or a slow speed, I could expect really bad things to happen to myself or others.
Its called a sticky tire man. My 07 has light bolt ons and 4.10 gears out back and I stomp it even in 1st gear with traction control off. Granted I am on one of the best drag radials you can get the et street r tires from MT and they're 275/60/15 did the 15 inch conversion out back but you could run an 18-19 inch drag radial even the less aggressive ones and punch it in 2nd no problem. I know some people want a long lasting tire because it is there "daily" or whatever but imo if you have a 500-800 whp mustang with massive torque on tap at 2000 rpm like these gt500s you really should have some kind of drag radial on it if you actually wanna be able to enjoy the car at all. I had 275 street nittos on 20s when I first got the car and I could not punch it under 3rd gear 1st and 2nd were both completely useless and it sucked I couldn't really enjoy the car without majorly busting the speed limit kicking it from like 60+ mph. Now I can kick down on it in first or second with no traction control and it is fine because the tires I'm running are amazing. If you're running alot of power in these cars you need to have a drag radial it's that simple.
the inaccuracies in the narration are astonishing but I tried to just ignore them and enjoy the video. instead of guessing you ought to look up facts before presenting wrong information.
Hey Jon thanks for watching man! I Apologize for where I was incorrect in the video. I do an entire day of research on a vehicle before I do a review so I can relay as much accurate information as possible, but the internet is a massive place and sometimes it’s hard to find the most accurate information. But I do try my best and appreciate you watching & your feedback 🤙
Even a used one with over 100k will cost well over 24k. These cars keep their value
Great review. Makes me wish I had a black one with white stripes to burn up now. Oh, I do 😀
I got the black with teal stripes,and I love it!....31k miles
That is my dream car right there
Shelby said he wanted a car that could beat Italian sports cars that regular people could own and that's exactly what this is
I Have A 2008 Shelby GT500 In Ebony With Tungsten Gray Racing Stripes.
God Bless Carroll Shelby
10:17 THAT is an OLD hand on that steering wheel haha
Have a 2009 Shelby GT500KR, Black on Black, 16k, stock original what car it is.
This is a car That I will own, whether its next month, Next year or in a few decades. I will own a 08-14 gt 500
I've been looking for a high mile 07 to 09 to daily, Can't find anything reasonable!
adjustable suspension...… have a look at what that cost when things need to be fixed.....
Wow. NH looks great.
I have a 2008 SuperSnake version I’m about to post for sale. It’s a convertible in Vista Blue. I love it but I’ve run out of garage space
And just sold it for $65k
You have a traction control switch here, which you should NOT press in this car 😂😂😂
Super AWESOME Video im gonna by a SHELBY
Gilford/Laconia area?!?
Correct!
Why the loud background music for a car video.? Good video except for that
It gets squirrely because of the lack of a watts linkage on the rear axle.
Loved the review until you said the reason these cars crash is because the live axle... WRONG! They crash because the rear end is light and when the power shifts to the back it can’t put it down because the bushings are very soft and they deflect a lot, on top of that you add an inexperienced non driving idiot behind the wheel and wham! I have one of these GT500s and after doing lower control arms, the car changed dramatically and was able to put the power down more predictable than stock
Shelby: gives it high performance brakes and suspension so it can take the turns.
Drive hub: iT's A sTrAit LiNe cAh!
Shelby: upgrades further so the 2013 GT500 can take the turns faster then a Porsche 911 Turbo, and pull more lateral G-Force.
Drive hub: aLl tHaT pOWeR mEanS iT aH sTrAIt LiNe cAh!
Shelby: 🤦🏼♂️
Goes to show stereotypes from American cars 50 years ago will never die.
That engine really has nothing in common with the Ford GT. Cousins 3rd removed, at best.
They have the exact same heads. Gt is aluminum like 11 up gt500 but earlier gt500 were iron block. They had a different blower and different oiling system but they're pretty similar overall.
@@midnight347 cams?
Best bang for what they cost
You've gotta get rid of the background music.
Love this video, Mustangs are great! Just keep them away from crowds at car shows! Been there, done that!
And with worlds most overused joke i present the mustang crowd joke.
Commercials right the gate
私は今17歳ですが、このマスタングシェルビーGT500に乗るのが私の夢です
No hard cornering? Don t take off tcs? No fun
I have never driven a stock gt500.My 08 gt500 makes around 800hp.My convertible supersnake is 650hp roughly and my 10 supersnake is rite around 900hp.It be awesome to drive a stock 08 gt500 to feel the actual difference. I assume it's amazing. 500hp vs 900hp almost double has to feel crazy.