New 2011 Ford GT500 Videos Released

[CPG Marketing]

Doubtless, you've been hearing about how much better the 2011 Shelby GT500 is than the previous version. An all-new aluminum block takes over a hundred pounds off the front end, while adding another 10 HP. This brings the total to 550... a number that anybody will find hard to ignore.


Photo: Ford Motor Company

A part of that weight reduction comes from eliminating conventional cast iron cylinder liners in the aluminum engine block. Using a process called Plasma Transferred Wire Arc, a composite coating of iron and iron oxide is applied to the cylinder bores. At 150 microns thick - about .0059" or the thickness of two pieces of paper - the coating offers improved performance and durability, as well as reduced friction and better heat transfer than the conventional iron liners.

Ford has released some B-roll for you to check out. Can't wait to hear the new exhaust note on the 2011 Shelby GT500? Here's a teaser to keep your interest. Just imagine the potential of this car with a few COMP Performance Group upgrades......








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