Ford released some photos of the future Shelby GT500 before the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit where it was supposed to be unveiled.
In addition to increased horsepower, 540hp and 510 lb-ft of torque are announced and it will be offered with a six speed manual transmission. The new Shelby GT500 also features a new exterior design with a more aggressive look, as well as various performance improvements and an electronically limited top speed of 155 MPH.