Kansas Dealer presents the 2010 Ford Shelby GT500

Sept. 28, 2009 - PRLog -- Kansas new car shoppers now have an additional reason to shop at Midway Motors in McPherson Kansas. The all new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 is now available.  The new 2010 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 delivers the most power and refinement ever for a Ford SVT-tuned performance Mustang – and a few surprises, too.

More horsepower, more refinement, more functionality

The combination of added horsepower, refinement and functionality makes the 2010 Shelby GT500 a unique high-performance car for Kansas Ford enthusiasts. It delivers more horsepower and more torque than the outgoing model, thanks in part to advancements pioneered on the GT500KR.

The 2010 Shelby GT500 is powered by a supercharged and intercooled 5.4-liter dual overhead cam V-8 engine that produces 540 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 510 ft.-lb. of torque at 4,500 rpm. The redline is 6,250 rpm. The car’s aluminum power dome hood not only adds to the Shelby’s appearance, it helps cool the engine through a hood extractor.
The Shelby’s open-element air induction system features a conical air filter instead of a flat-panel closed system to reduce air restriction.

The 2010 Shelby GT500 offers Kansas customers improved straight-line acceleration, plus fuel savings when cruising on highway I-70 in the top gears. Gears 1-4 remain the same, but fifth gear changes from .80 to .74 while sixth gear goes from .63 to .50, meaning that the 2010 Shelby GT500 will turn lower engine RPMs in those gears and deliver improved fuel efficiency. The new final drive ratio, moving from 3.31 to 3.55, enables the improved acceleration in lower gears while complementing the revised fifth and sixth gear ratios.

The Shelby’s distinct sounds will be apparent as always, though with new refinements, thanks to the work of the Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) team. A patented resonator placed between the air filter and engine throttle body helps keep unwanted noise in check.

2010 Shelby GT500 in Action

The Shelby is the most robust design and distinctive model of the new Mustang lineup.  Racing stripes are now available for the first time on the convertible model of the 2010 Shelby GT500.

Rounding out the Shelby’s exterior modifications are the unique signature coiled Cobra badges on the front grille and front fenders, a more aggressive front splitter and lower-drag rear spoiler, which added to improved aerodynamic features. The spoiler is raked back aggressively to minimize drag, while an integrated Gurney Flap provides the downforce.


Shelby GT500 Mustang for sale at Midway Motors

Midway Motors in Central Kansas is your source for a new or used Ford Mustang. Consumers from Wichita, Salina and Hutchinson are frequent shoppers at Midway Motors’ convenient location on East Kansas Avenue (US-56) in McPherson.

Visit http://www.midwaymotors.com to view the 2010 Shelby GT500 and check out their huge selection of new and used cars, trucks and SUVs while you’re there.  For more information on the new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 or to schedule a test drive, feel free to give us a call at (800) 362-2306.

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Midway Motors is one of the largest retailers of new and used cars, suvs, trucks, utility trucks and cargo vans in Central Kansas. Midway Motors provides a 3 Year / 100,000 Mile Used Car Warranty. Check us out at www.midwaymotors.com.