With a supercharged 5.4 liter V8 that fills that large engine bay, the Shelby boasts 500hp and 480 ft-lbs of torque that effortlessly propel the two door coupe down the road. Lean on the right hand pedal in earnest, and the roots type supercharger quickly builds boost. Come to about 3500 rpm and the manageable Mustang quickly turns into a thoroughbred that requires a fair amount of right foot sensitivity and a keen awareness of the energy that is harnessed in the amazingly quickly built velocity.
