2021 Ford Shelby GT500 - POV Review

MSRP: From $70,300
Horsepower: 760 hp
Torque: 625 lb-ft
Engine: 5.2 L Supercharged V8
MPG: 12 city / 18 highway
Transmission: 7-speed Tremec Dual Clutch
Torque: 625 lb-ft
305 Front, 315 Rear/30R20 Tires
Exterior: Grabber Yellow
Interior: Ebony Leather Recaro Gray Accent
Carbon Fiber Track Pack: $18,500
20" Exposed carbon fiber wheels
Adjustable strut top mounts
exposed carbon fiber i/p
exposed carbon fiber wing
rear seat delete
Recaro leather-trimmed seats
wheel locking kit
Vinyl over-the-top stripe $1000
High Gloss Ebony Stripe
Vinyl Side Stripes $375
Technology Package - B&O Sound System, BLIS w/cross-traffic alert, voice-activated touchscreen nav system $3000
Gas guzzler gax $2600
Total Price as tested: $96,970
0:00 Interior & Exterior Walkaround
7:23 POV Driving Impressions
27:03 B&O Sound System Test
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[@phantomjosh2148]

Burger King or Wendy’s?

[@marcusturner9896]

Nice review keep up the good work

[@dailylife3975]

Over 4000lbs it is just a magnificent car ford went Above and Beyond on this car I love it

[@dailylife3975]

The 2021 GT500 is going to go up in value within the next year or two it's going to just Skyrocket because of how well this car was built

[@user-bl7mu4dv9c]

らはり

[@Kydelz]

No one’s talking about the fact that he was taking curves at 70-80 MPH 😳 That’s some serious handling

[@LACEtotheFACE]

And it’s funny how Mopar profiles post memes of Mustangs swerving off the road when their hellcats and demons couldn’t take those turns at 50😂🤣

[@Kydelz]

@@LACEtotheFACE Fr 😂

[@batmanguzman3963]

Well, he knows the car. I've done 75-80mph on some curves and curvy overpasses. A person knows the limit of their own car.

[@thatboy27506]

My dad taking curves on the highway at 111mph in a just regular Mustang GT with some additional anti roll bar

[@jdubkilla718]

shit sure it doesnt have the power but i can do the same in my 350z

[@YrocFrick]

basically, everything after second gear is illegal.

[@BrendanEvan]

Seems like it would be tough to live with! So much temptation

[@randyjr3479]

@@BrendanEvan just drive in normal and let the car do its thing 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@imanonymous335]

i would lose my license if i bought this.

[@olewiseone1079]

@@imanonymous335 but have fun doing it.

[@longboardguy]

You know a lot of places have local tracks you can rip it on. I know if I bought one I’d keep it legal as much as I could but when I get to the track anything would be game

[@nah3193]

When you downshifted to 2nd at 70mph, I felt that

[@FKtooswavey]

that shit was personal fr

[@theonearmwolf4956]

the car was crying for help

[@CerealFapist]

@@theonearmwolf4956 crying for help? this isnt any 4banger you have ever drove lmaooo. it wants 2nd at 70 bud. .

[@lilmixdboy]

It probably does 60mph in 1st gear like most supercars.. are you forgetting it has 760hp... Dummies...

[@lilmixdboy]

Nvm idk how many gears this car has. But if its 7 or less it's not the end of the world what he did

[@Hoveringeye112]

When you get above 6k rpm getting on the highway at 15:45, the auto-generated subtitle says "[music]" and I think we can all agree.

[@saturn9706]

You know a car is fun if it dips into gallons per mile.

[@ryannitoi2993]

Well I don’t think it’s getting under 1 mpg but i get what ur saying

[@evoemperor3776]

Tesla is also fun without even needing a single drop of fuel.

[@muramasa870]

@@evoemperor3776 bro shut the hell up

[@evanridez9659]

@@evoemperor3776 don't use the word tesla and fun in the same sentence ever again.

[@caglioso]

@@evoemperor3776 ain’t nobody tryin to hear that shit bruh

[@pinheadlarry7335]

By far my favourite car. As soon as I saw GT500 I clicked faster than ever

[@ddnn32325]

My dream car

[@astrobeats3863]

Are you British just wondering

[@ddnn32325]

@NotMystic shelby sounds amazing

[@idk-zk4qw]

@@astrobeats3863 😂

[@HR.518]

My dream car

[@pasteyboi9918]

The fact he took those curbs at 70-80 mph is insane

[@Plankton93]

Ford built tough

[@shelbygt500miranda7]

I do those also but can't lie..my heart pounds of excitement

[@ms3ben]

I've owned several performance cars over the years including most recently a ZL1 a10, redeye, hellcat and my 2020 GT500 (non CF) is the most satisfying car I've ever owned! It check all the boxes for me with a perfect balance of performance imo. It is a lot of car for the money, assuming you don't pay ridiculous ADM. Terrible MPG's is probably the only downside, but its all about smiles per gallon of course :)

[@Boney850]

How is compared to redeye I’m thinking of making the switch also is it more comfy then zl1 ? I have owned and have owned a zl1 1le

[@Dragon228833]

I can’t wait to get a big boy job so I can afford something faster than a Honda Civic 😩

[@mustangmike3830]

Nice, I'm a Mustang guy but have big respect for the ZL1s & Mopars. So you say in your experience the GT500 is more fun?

[@danielprince7957]

I have a redeye charger and have been looking at the gt500 and it can’t decide I have never drove a new gt500

[@danielprince7957]

@@ms3ben thanks it’s a weekend toy and I don’t do any racing

[@DillaryTrumpton]

Damn. Burned through a quarter of a tank of gas throughout the review lol. Awesome content as usual.

[@blackice7408]

Yea. This machine is thirstier than a simp buying an ig thot's bathwater

[@MisterMikeTexas]

A fun car that passes everything cept the gas station! 😆😆

[@marklopez5659]

Bacon

[@tubbycustard8866]

@@marklopez5659 Bacon

[@randyjr3479]

If only u knew 😔 9.5 mpg . I have made to get to carpool in mach-e not complaining just when your gf soon to be wife starts trying to put u on a budget so she can have her dream wedding asap just incase we go in lockdown 200 to 300 a week in case for 1 car is the 1st thing she went for . Oh I'm soooo modding the hell of it after the wedding turbos or whipple clutches, built motor and every carbon piece i can find.

[@johnniess7914]

@@randyjr3479 Mach-E GT 🥶

[@singko40]

@@randyjr3479 gross.

[@haydenvaughn00]

Man, just the roar of that Mustang is enough for me. It's that feeling you get when you hear a hellcat whine. Two of the most beautiful sounds on the planet imo.

[@kqrmabury]

Personally I love paddle shifters, Ik I’m gonna sound wrong on this, but I just like feeling more in control of the car, simple tire spin, let off the gas and shift up with a click. That’s more than nice to have

[@kingjay8212]

I agree

[@441meatloaf]

Theres a reason most high performance and luxury performance only use automatics. 1. the computer knows better than the human 100% of the time for optimal power and torque 2. the computer knows how to save gas 3. The computer is simply just faster than what your feet and hands can do. The time it takes for you to manually clutch and double clutch vs a computer......

[@powderskier5547]

I think the biggest mistake they make is attaching the paddle shifters to the steering wheel instead of the back dash zone. I have driven cars with both options the cars with paddles fixed on dash are much better for gear changes especially through corners

[@kingjay8212]

@@powderskier5547 yes I agree

[@4digitShelby]

@@powderskier5547 makes no sense that putting paddles independent of the steering wheel would help with shifting during turns…..you want the paddles to be right next to your hand on the steering wheel at all times when turning. Having them on the dash instead would make it literally impossible to shift gears when say the wheel is 90° to the left or right.

[@milopainbeurre5734]

That video was really really cool and relaxing. No music in the background, (almost) no cut and just pure sound and some talk about the car. Thank you

[@mattsomeonewithansrt3948]

I love how first gear goes to 50 mph and second gear nearly 80. That’s absurd and awesome. My charger has .262 gears and only goes to 62 mph in second those extra RPMs help quite a bit for that rev range

[@Rafaahh]

my mustang has 3.31 gears and goes 65 in 2nd 👀

[@ricky3506]

The roads your doing are pretty smooth. Great review as always. This is the best modern muscle car you can buy.

[@JosephSmith72]

I have owned 2 fast cars in my life, but nothing compared to this. It was like every time you really got on it I could feel myself sitting back further in my seat. My heart was racing and I wasn't even driving the car🤣. Great job as usual man!

[@arrafisantosa4807]

bruh i was just watching your gt350r video in hopes of a gt500 review and now its here!! best car review channel

[@tyler9703]

Everytime I watch a video on the new GT500, I fall back in love with it. I really, really want one of these cars.

[@CoyoteDAworld]

Dude I get you 😔

[@dannywayne7070]

When you said “phallic” looking gage cluster i cackled 😂

[@haggard1378]

Still not as bad as the dodge paddles lmao

[@GeorgeEdward802]

Gives cockpick a whole new meaning

[@GrandCamino6]

Excellent video! The audio system test is one of my favorite parts of your videos. No one else really does it that I’ve seen. Great work and great driving!

[@foofan2011]

I also purchased a 2021 gt500. Have had it for about 3 weeks now. Absolutely lovin' it. Just received my owners package last night.

[@evenmoreguap8143]

Would it be too bad if you use the Shelby as a everyday car?

[@foofan2011]

@@evenmoreguap8143 It would be fine as a daily, as long as you have the funds to keep putting gas in it on a regular basis. It behaves like a 5.0, until you put your foot in it.

[@tylerjones9316]

I daily drive mine about 70% of the time over my gen 2 raptor. Raptor is averaging 14 mpg. Mustang anywhere between 12-17 depending how hard I’m driving it

[@ByJakeRyan]

Those shifts are insane the dual clutch is crazy

[@watchyoursyxLoL]

that paddle shifter clicking is so satisfying!

[@IDrag123]

I can already hear the police “well, pulling you over for that custom exhaust” Me: “Na fool this is stock” 😂

[@wasiulhaque1817]

I am watching your videos for 12 years man ! Since you bought your BRZ From day one . I am proud of you man. Keep up this Amazing work bro . Your videos are good man . But you're too good!

[@Wizardnil]

Saw one of these going 120+ on a track this weekend - Absolutely amazing car!

[@DRKILLSM]

The best test drive I've seen ever!! 👌

[@gguevara4691]

Bruh, even if I’m having the shittiest of days, I would cheer up while starting the engine. What a sound

[@iyadahmad3995]

i really love your videos my friend, keep up the great work

[@42dunbar]

I rented one of these on Turo and now want to buy one. I’ve driven a lot of cool cars but was completely blown away by how good the GT500 is as a total package. The power is stupid fun but not scary and I thought it handled better than a C8 Stingray (which surprised me.) Most sports cars are fun on the twisties but the GT500 also manages to be fun around town because of the ridiculous power combined with a comfortable ride that doesn’t beat you up in the normal mode.

[@christiantoms4663]

Bro mustangs will always hold a special place in my heart. Its my dream car. They are just so prefect in everyway.

[@bl1008_]

they said the C8 was a supercar killer but frankly i’d give the gt500 a run for it’s money too

[@rjhick1]

GT500 is the supercar experience without the extra pizazz.

[@joelramdhan405]

Don’t worry the shelbys pizzaz is under the hood ;)

[@ag6371]

That takes 3 seconds or less for 0-60

[@essayedgar]

Both are just so insane for the price. I live in the Netherlands where the only GT500 (currently) for sale is $300.000 and the only C8 (Stingray btw) is $200.000. Wish I lived in the U.S so these would actually be somewhat affordable

[@berengerchristy6256]

if I was spending my money I'd get the corvette over the mustang. it's just a superior performance car. however, my dream car is a gt350R. manual is more fun to me, and the gt350R is something special that I don't think will be seen again

[@arya_moghadam]

That was a fun video! It was worth the gas money to show us what the new Ford Shelby’s are like. Thank you so much 😆

[@andreasnorrlund4329]

the sound of that engine.. omg.. love it

[@stegleryo]

Sounds like a beefier LC500. So impressed, this car sings!!

[@italianstallion3130]

I’m commenting before I even watch video. I’m just glad you are doing it and cant wait to watch, you (and autotopnl) are my favorite car reviewers on you tube. Excellent work and things for not using the constant “selfie cam” that a lot of you tubers use (I’m looking at you Ben Hardy- turn the dang camera around- you are not Chris Hemsworth)

[@lil0of]

"Swept phallic looking gauge cluster" i like how that's the first thing you think of 😂

[@rick00770]

Awesome beast of a car, loved the review, I saw one at my local dealer ,looks even better in person.

[@EdgarMendezz]

Love that clarity sound. It’s gotta have some quality tweeters on there. I’m so in love. I hope the price drops in the future. It looks amazing 🤩 🤩

[@jonhug3231]

That 0-60 he ripped off was INSANE!!! That was a legit sub 3.5. WOW!

[@academiaengineering5136]

“I’m gonna zonk the rotary shift knob” like raiti’s rides

[@KarimAlaarab]

I've been waiting for this for a while! 🔥😍

[@wxrd_]

omg i was about to ask for carspecs and i saw the description ily man

[@easternroutemainlinevideos6823]

14:04 has the best launch i seen of this car on youtube, with out drag slicks

[@nimaelyasi4287]

And it still had quite a bit of wheel spin lol

[@easternroutemainlinevideos6823]

indeed.

[@rogersmith7808]

I thought that oncoming car was a cop at first...lol

[@Jaeno311]

I cant even imagine how fun that car would be.

[@rubina4a]

I love cars and I found ur channels it is amazing keep it up

[@joncolley5320]

Thanks for the ride bro!!

[@arrqw4633]

I don't really like Mustangs too much just because you literally see them everywhere, but this one is beautiful!

[@Galottiful]

Sounds incredible

[@kristenmoon4405]

Great review. Solid choice in music too

[@Tai74411]

My dream car, love the videos 😎

[@DekiaryCarter]

I don’t like mustangs, but I respect them for sure! Plus, I love watching your videos. I’d watch your videos even if it was about a minivan. Lol

[@heyguise10]

Well you're in luck. Go check out his review on the Kia Carnival minivan. Hahaha

[@elijah48]

Those paddle shifters are very accurate with shifts up and down, seems to have immediate response when gear shifting

[@Fast4.6]

Dual clutch

[@shad3128]

Dual clutch ftw 🙏👍

[@M0viLover]

Check out the Jay Leno's Garage YT on the GT 500. The paddles were engineered to shift AS SOON as the paddle is moved. I think faster than even Porsche's.

[@CamaroSS2236]

@@M0viLover close, but nothing surpasses Porsche’s PDK

[@freddarau]

​@Seifer Almasy this tremec 7 speed is about 180ms faster than porsches pdk. Even porsche congratulated ford and tremec on the achievement

[@XterminationZone]

I love that car so much!! Nice video! 🤘🏻

[@jacksonsnider6000]

just bought one of these and was curious to see what your opinion was on it! great video

[@dgproductionsrc3760]

With the sound I feel like I'm in the car too lol

[@Ben-jz3mt]

Still gets better mileage than my old van

[@carlosalvarez5615]

I was going to say you can hear the air then the man proceeds to say you can feel the air! Just Insane how crazy the Shelby is

[@scottyevans5206]

Great video my man

[@BrodyA]

My dream car for sure.

[@greghudson8263]

Simply Awesome! I’ve had my eye on the car for a bit and I have a question? Is the $18k package just carbon fiber wheels, add-ons to make it lighter? Have you driven the model without the $18K upgrade? If so, was there a difference? Thank you

[@willkaufman8208]

I think the package gives u the wheels, the wing, rear seat delete, carbon fiber In the interior

[@allyoucan69]

the main point of the carbon fiber wheels wasn’t weight reduction, it was because the massive brakes were generating too much heat thus damaging the regular wheels. The upgrade isn’t worth it unless your taking it to the track. You don’t notice a difference in day to day driving

[@QuackLoud]

No Words. Awesome video.

[@collinhouse9757]

Love the roads you were on some of my favorite

[@TommyAngelo1337]

At idle it sounds like a really big Vtwin motorcycle.

[@illusioNery]

I’m still sad that Harley discontinued the V-Rod…that thing was a beauty

[@dumbass0621]

I can't stop smiling when I hear that thing rip

[@mikascherhag8909]

i love the fact that you have the feeling like you're looking into the hood

[@whiskey_icarus]

He nailed this review.

[@tylerblevins4630]

Dude I'm subscribing because most people never actually get on the gas when reviewing so I'm following for sure thanks !!!!!

[@samthecar]

The way that picks up speed is fking amazing, I'm more into German cars but this thing is incredible!

[@bryanmercado4216]

Which German cars would you say are equal or better than the GT500?

[@jell7907]

@@bryanmercado4216 probably some Porsche 911

[@l.a.m7645]

Yeah.. I love porsche 911 Turbo S and GT500 Shelbys

[@FriskyTwoTimes11]

@@bryanmercado4216 the Porsche 911 turbo S. 0-60 in 2.5 seconds on a normal road completely stock. Twin turbo flat 6 and it’s much lighter with 650 horsepower. Not to mention it’s transmission, handling, luxury interior all makes it better. The GT500 has a super nice interior but it’s no 911

[@ArjunB5]

@@FriskyTwoTimes11 I mean the turbo s is like 3 times the price lol

[@salmanddj]

That's very fast :D but should be played with while cruising not from dead stop

[@alimurtaza9141]

this is my dream car and this review is just amazing

[@johnrobinson6112]

Great driving!

[@Harry-uq9qd]

I would lose my license...no doubt

[@Akapaco2]

I'd wrap this thing around a tree lol.

[@MrAnthony2456]

Ong 😂😭

[@Max_Krypto]

@@Akapaco2 so funny you said that, 10 years ago my uncle bought a new GT Mustang. It was either 350/500 cobra mustang and within 2 weeks completely wrapped it around a pole and spent 3 weeks in the hospital plus jail for a week haha.

[@LattoSan]

@@Max_Krypto What was the accident? lol

[@thyslop1737]

Would I last three weeks in that beast?

[@baileykelso7771]

I like it, the numbers are insane and it looks good. It’s just too familiar looking with the old headlights to be a new excitement, it’s not mind blowing design like the GT350R was when it came out.

[@demiurgeobzen327]

Yeeeeaaa but... 760 hp my guy lol. All sins forgiven from my perspective in that regard.

[@Firealone9]

Get in and drive one somehow. Everyone who gets under the wheel absolutely love it.

[@RF_GT3]

Great review

[@luxscuky1846]

18:18 "you can kind of start it up in quiet mode, not really, but they tried atleast" that one had me hahaha

[@omarfaisal9201]

I want to see a hot lap at the Nurburgring and how it’ll perform there lol

[@isaachunt5799]

it will be shite. the s550 chassis is crap end of story. no way this thing will out gun the mighty zl1 on the track. the camaro has a proper sports car chassis

[@CPLAYZGAMEZ]

Then how come I beat many zl1s on track. Must be lucky I guess since your the know it all

[@omarfaisal9201]

@@isaachunt5799 not the GT500…go and watch speed phenom and what did he do with his 500

[@isaachunt5799]

@@CPLAYZGAMEZ not talking about performance ok., talking about how crap the s550 chassis is. the whole car is junk. as a daily driver they are about as bad a car can get. bouncy harsh suspension. endless issues. hows that evap core doing rotfl

[@allyoucan69]

i’d reckon 7:10-7:20. The gt350r was around 7:30 so that’s a good start although i don’t think the gt500 outhandles the zl1 1le.

[@myemailiscool]

bring the lube when you go to your local ford dealer to buy one 😂

[@jaredfrazier2216]

if youre buying a car like this then youre already prepared for the price tag. no big deal

[@Nglshewantobeef]

BRO THE ENGINE LOOKS CRAZY

[@SnubBarracuda]

One of the best looking cars ever, to me.

[@crigitti]

“Spinning the tires at 70mph” .. seconds later “you can daily drive this” …. Hahahhahaha amazing

[@TheMstwntdLMSV123]

I didn't expect the audio system to sound that good. I expected them to ignore the development of a good system since most people will just be listening to the engine

[@bumblebee4383]

It does suck, trust me. 😂 I went from a Scatpack to a GT500 and it was a huge downgrade.

[@c_k_90]

Can't beat that sound

[@skelly5893]

Please god can i be in the passenger seat of one of TheTophers reviews LOL. What a dream that would be.. This thing is a beast! Great Videos!

[@km_loop]

100k mustang holy!

[@computerbiscuit]

I was at a stoplight next to a GT500 one time. The car had pulled out of a Ford dealership. I was on a CBR 600 at the time. For some reason the guy thought his car could beat a motorcycle. Why don’t people understand while cars are a blast you can never beat the power to weight ratio of a bike. He floored the Mustang and I ran my first, and second gear to redline. He wouldn’t look at me when we both stopped at the next light. But his girl in the passenger seat did.

[@70xr7Cougar]

that sound, amazing

[@bonosimic532]

All American High Tech Muscle, combines the best of both worlds , raw brutal sheer muscle force, of the classic old American formula, combined with refined cutting edge technologies. the double clutch transmission e.g. is absolutely excellent, and on par with anything you would get in a mega dollar exotic.

[@mattymatte6289]

god DAMN is that car fast. 14:03 for LC fellas

[@GregTally]

Why did it seem so unstable at speed on those onramps? 15:43 I don't see that shakiness in a lot of other cars...is the driver just really approaching the limits more than drivers do in other cars? Poor road quality? Guessing the suspension is on a racetrack mode and too stiff for the road conditions? Either way cool vehicle...what a sound.

[@twany442]

You're crazy. This car has embarrassed some of the faves. #Facts

[@keawoodw]

Suspension in sport mode on an uneven surface

[@Adam-eo5ff]

I mean doing 100mph on an onramp is pretty impressive. Road looked bumpy too.

[@robertocaparelli1600]

Great review! ..thanks👍

[@682chepstein]

Such a beautiful beast... perfectly captivated by Topher per usual. "Spinning the tires at 75 MPH LOL"

[@Hiimmario568]

Another episode something that is expensive that I can't afford YAY!

[@taylorqueensbury170]

I saw the price and almost cried.

[@hovnojede010101]

@David Bohannon so what? don't act like this ain't cool, man!

[@Hiimmario568]

@David Bohannon disaregge

[@gaberansom7666]

How can you not afford it you have a Trx lol

[@scrub2657]

@David Bohannon why do you assume the internet is America. Yikes

[@richgenix]

FASTER THAN A DODGE SUPER STOCK AND REDEYE!! FINALLY FORD!!! BUILT FORD TOUGH

[@johnniess7914]

🥶🤝

[@EdMan1963]

Best way to describe that car is violent!!!! Unreal power!!!!

[@mr_dubs4207]

Nice clear roads, perfect day

[@BboyMobster]

I love these cars. I say one thing is with that much power nothing beats a dual clutch. Trying to shift a car with that much power and rwd is difficult and dangerous. Ford did a great job with this car and engineering.

[@vankai06]

fuel consumption is optional

[@Philmoscowitz]

Hey TheTopher, I love your videos. I have a question about the sound system tests. What kind of music would you call that? And is that what you normally listen to?