The 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra is the most powerful Mustang ever built and has garnered heavy praise among critics and fans alike for its sleek design and rigid block that powers the GT500 into early stardom.
The engine used in the 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra is a massive 5.4L V-8 Double-Over-Head-Cam engine featuring four-valves per cylinder for a total of 32 valves in all. The power plant beneath the hood produces 500HP and 480FTLB of torque via the Supercharger. Power is routed to the rear-wheels via a stock 6-speed manual transmission sitting on 107” wheel-base tires.
The Shelby Mustang attains an EPA-estimated 14mpg around the city and 20mpg on the highway making this one of the most powerful yet efficient Mustangs ever built.
