Shelby GT500 convertible

The new 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible can boast 650 bhp (484 kW / 659 PS) and 813 Nm (600 lb/ft) of torque, thanks to its upgraded 5.8 litre supercharged engine.

According to Ford, that huge output exceeds any other production V8, making the GT500 one of the most powerful open-top cars available.

Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible (2013) Front Side
Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible (2013) Rear Side

Indeed, even exotica such as the Ferrari 458 Spider, Bentley Continental GTC and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster can’t claim as much horsepower and, with an ability to reach over 200 mph (321 km/h), the Shelby should certainly have the potential to embarrass them in a straight line.

However, whether it would be the same situation around a circuit - even with the optional Performance Package fitted to the GT500, which includes electronically adjustable Bilstein dampers - is another question altogether.

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