How the Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Works

The Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 isn't just another souped-up Mustang. With 500 horsepower, it's the most powerful Mustang ever to roll off a factory production line. See what sets the GT500 apart from other Mustang models.

1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 Ford Mustang

In the early 1980s Ford went back to the tracks back to genuine performance Mustangs -- and back to solid sales and profits. Learn all about the Ford Mustang from 1982 to 1986.

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 Ford Mustang

Mustang’s silver anniversary was golden indeed for Ford coming during one of the icon’s best-loved generations. Learn how the 1987-1993 generation managed to survive slumping sales in a sputtering economy to maintain its popularity.

1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Ford Mustang

Leading up to 1994 Ford held off the pony-car competition by creating a stronger sleeker more agile Mustang. Learn about the best Mustang in years arriving in time for the original pony car's 30th birthday

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang was rejuvenated for 1999 with "New Edge" styling more power and many key refinements. By 2003 Mustang was the only pony car in America. Learn all about the 1999-2004 Mustang saga.

2005 2006 2007 Ford Mustang

The redesigned 2005 Ford Mustang and the 2006 Mustang and 2007 Mustang models it spawned showcase everything that’s best about America’s favorite pony car. Go behind the scenes to learn all about the newest Mustang.

2006 Ford Mustang and Ford Shelby GT-H

The 2006 Ford Mustang wasn't altered significantly but a series of special-edition Mustangs including the rental-only Shelby GT-H kept the pony car kicking. Learn all about the 2006 Mustang lineup.

2007 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500 and Shelby GT

The 2007 Ford Mustang model year included the Shelby GT500 the most powerful production Mustang ever and the Shelby GT. Learn all about the 2007 Mustang and Shelby Mustang models.

Ford Mustang Specifications

Ford Mustang magic has much to do with things that facts and figures can't capture. Nevertheless, there is a lot about this legendary car that is quantifiable. Here's a by-the-numbers look at every Ford Mustang since 1965.

Ford SVO: Special Vehicle Operations

Special Vehicle Operations was the source of some of the quickest and best-balanced American performance cars of the 1980s and '90s. Learn about the Mustangs created by the speed-oriented SVO unit.

Ford SVT: Special Vehicle Team

The mission for Ford's Special Vehicle Team was "to use the best-available resources from both inside and outside Ford to explore new ways of creating and marketing high-performance vehicles." Learn more about Ford's SVT group.

How the Ford Mustang Works

The history of the Ford Mustang is packed with more than four decades of excitement. Learn the complete history of America's favorite sporty car told though hundreds of photos, behind-the-scenes stories, interviews, and much more.

The Ford Mustang Goes Trans-Am Racing

The sales success of the 1965 Ford Mustang was a key factor in launching Trans-Am racing, which was staged on road courses coast to coast. Learn more about the struggles for Trans-Am dominance.

1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 Ford Mustang Specifications

See these 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Ford Mustang specifications to see how Ford lived up to its "Total Performance" motto. They provide useful details on everything from engine types to transmissions.

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 Ford Mustang Specifications

Want to learn what made the 1987-1993 Ford Mustang go? Take a peek under the hood. Check out these specifications of the Mustangs from this era.