Shelby GT 500: The most powerful Ford Mustang reaches the UAE

The 760 horsepower Shelby GT500, the most powerful and fastest Ford Mustang ever produced, has arrived in the UAE.

Al Tayer Motors, UAE dealer for Ford vehicles, and Premier Motors, the official Ford dealer in Abu Dhabi, have delivered the Middle East’s first car to an owner based in the UAE capital.

Good for a whopping 847Nm of torque, the GT 500 can dash from 0 to 100kph in 3.5 seconds before hitting a top speed of 298kph.

The GT 500 is powered by a 5.2-litre V8 engine with a 2.65-litre supercharger and mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission.

It features dual exhausts with electronic valves and quad tips putting out an enhanced exhaust note. Priced at Dh399,900 excluding VAT, there are extremely limited numbers arriving in Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors showrooms soon.