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" The Detroit Auto Show didn&amp;#039;t end up playing host to the Shelby GT500 Convertible, but our crafty spy photographers have managed to capture a test mule on the move. Looking lethal in its all black ensemble, this Mustang convertible will have the firepower to go gunning for supercar scalps. Ford has already estimated the GT500 Coupe as being capable of 200 mph. It&amp;#039;s possible the GT500 Convertible will have an electronically limited top speed, though Ford has yet to confirm any official performance specs.         2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible     Camaro ZL1 Hunter   What we do know is that the GT500 is going to be wild. Under the hood is a 5.8-liter V-8 coupled to an Eaton supercharger, which delivers a massive 650 bhp and 600 lb.-ft. of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels\u2014there&amp;#039;s no Quattro all-wheel drive to save you on this baby\u2014and shifting will be handled by a 6-speed manual transmission. Overall weight could eek upward, due to additional chassis stiffening and the poundage of the soft-top. Once again, the exact details should be revealed shortly.         2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible     How the GT500 Convertible stacks up to its nearest competitor, the 580-bhp Camaro ZL1 Convertible, also remains to be seen. The Ford has a power advantage, while the Camaro has the benefit of an independent rear suspension. Expect this to be an open-air muscle car battle for the ages.         2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible    "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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