Sleekly stylish and shockingly fast, the 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500 is the ultimate pony car. This two-door sports coupe is big on power but light on its feet, which makes for a very quick, dynamic performance. What else do you need to know about this Mustang model? Let’s dive in.
What is the 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500?
Among Mustangs, the Mustang Shelby GT500 is in a class by itself. Its supercharged powertrain delivers blistering speed, and its unique performance lineup also gives you next-level handling. Besides being the last word in Mustang performance, the Shelby GT500 cabin is brimming with luxuries, including leather-trimmed front sport seats.
What’s under the 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500’s hood? How fast is the Shelby GT500?
If it's speed you’re after, you really can’t go wrong with the Shelby GT500. When this Mustang hits the ground running, it can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds. Under the hood, a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine cranks out 760 horsepower and 625 pound-feet of torque.
And the Mustang Shelby GT500’s performance is nothing short of astounding, reaching top speeds of 180 mph. In addition to being lightning fast to get going, it’s also quick to stop, thanks to its Brembo brakes.
2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 performance gear:
- 5.2L supercharged cross plane crank V8 engine (760 horsepower, 625 lb-ft of torque)
- TREMEC seven-speed dual-clutch transmission
- 3.73 TORSEN limited-slip rear axle
- Engine oil cooler
- Electronic line-lock
- Selectable power-assisted steering
- 380mm rear brake rotors with four-piston Brembo calipers
- 420mm front brake rotors with six-piston Brembo calipers
- Red-painted Brembo brake calipers
- MagneRide damping system
Which features come with the 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500?
This Mustang is much more than a high-octane ride. It’s also a very stylish one, with leather-trimmed front sport seats and 20-inch glossy Black wheels. Upscale comfort features include dual-zone automatic climate control and power-adjustable front seats. And no one will miss your arrival, thanks to the Shelby GT500’s extra-flashy exterior, which includes LED signature lighting, aggressive hood vents, and optional racing stripes.
2022 Ford Mustang ShelbyGT500 features:
- 20-inch flow-formed high-gloss Black aluminum wheels
- Leather-trimmed front Miko suede sport seats
- Six-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar control
- Six-way power front passenger seat
- Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Rearview camera
- 12-inch LCD Digital Instrument Cluster with MyColor
- SYNC 3 infotainment with 8-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- FordPass Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
- Nine-speaker audio system
- Shelby GT500 Carbon Fiber Track Pack Package
- Ford Co-Pilot360 package (forward collision mitigation, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, automatic high beams)
- GT dual exhaust with quad tips
- Daytime running lights
- HID with LED signature lighting
- LED sequential tail lights
- Optional 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium sound system
- Optional RECARO leather-trimmed sport seats
How much is the 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500?
This supercharged Mustang starts at $72,900. That MSRP has the potential to go up, should you decide to add optional features or packages.