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" On-Sale Date: Now Price: $54,200; $65,000 for a loaded convertible Competitors: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Nissan GT-R, Porsche Cayman R Powertrain: 5.8-liter supercharged V-8, 662 hp, 631 lb-ft; six-speed manual, RWD EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 15/24 What&amp;#039;s New: All new Mustangs are getting an exterior freshening up for 2013, but the GT500 is also getting a bored-out 5.8-liter supercharged V-8. That, plus a lot of aerodynamic tweaking, sends the car to a 202 mph top speed, according to Ford. Tech Tidbit: The GT500 is loaded with go-fast tricks and tweaks unexpected on a car at this price, such as a carbon-fiber driveshaft and optional oil, differential, and transmission coolers.  Driving Character: This 662-hp powerhouse is stunningly competent and forgiving on the racetrack, the biggest surprise is what a livable day-to-day driver it is.   The heavy-duty Tremec six-speed manual shifts well. Clutch effort is light. And while the GT500 would be happier blasting down twisty back roads or ripping down the dragstrip than sitting in traffic, it&amp;#039;s more than prepared for the in-city daily commute. The 20-inch Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 radials are quiet and versatile; Brembo brakes are excellent and fade-resistant. Inside, the leather Recaro buckets add class to an otherwise plain-Jane interior. Favorite Detail: There are so many to choose from, so let&amp;#039;s pick this clever one: At the product briefing, engineers demonstrated small plastic flaps on the sides of the radiator that automatically open when more air flow-through is needed. Even Ford public relations reps said they weren&amp;#039;t aware of them until that moment. Driver&amp;#039;s Grievance: There&amp;#039;s nowhere to hide in such a majestic machine. When downtown Atlanta traffic ground to a halt, two women in a Pontiac Grand Prix ahead of us stuck their camera phones out the sunroof to shoot the Shelby. Immediately behind us, a kid in a Honda Civic was taking a picture over the steering wheel with his camera phone.   Bottom Line: It isn&amp;#039;t that tough to build a 200 mph car anymore, but frankly, doing it at this price and still including all the safety features, creature comforts, styling cues, and a full factory warranty\u2014so far, it&amp;#039;s the automotive achievement of the year. With a base price of $54,200, including shipping and everything you really need, the GT500 is downright remarkable, especially when a Mustang GT can easily top $40,000. Of course, good luck finding a Ford dealer who will sell you one at list price. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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