2026 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Is American Pony Car Worth Waiting For
The burly high-performance Stang is poised to make a comeback after a three-year hiatus, wielding a new engine, code-named Legend, under its hood.
Since its debut in 1967, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 has been the head-honcho of the Mustang lineup. After being discontinued in 2022, the high-performance model is set to make a return for the 2026 model year. The GT500 could, however, wear a new name, with rumors that Ford has not renewed its license to use the Shelby name on its products. The company also filed a trademark this year for "Dark Horse Boss" in Europe and for "Boss" in the United States, although these badges could be applied to another model entirely. The upcoming GT500 will be built on the latest S650 Mustang platform, likely featuring a supercharged V-8, a host of track-focused upgrades, and a pair of signature racing stripes …
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