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Shelby GT500 vs Lamborghini LP 640

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Tampa Sports Car Examiner

Some sports car fans would be surprised to know that a Shelby GT500 is actually faster than the Lamborghini LP 640. The huge price difference and less exotic feel of the Shelby creates an underdog situation. In this case, the underdog wins. The Shelby GT500 is not stock, and has been upgraded with various performance parts. A special ECU tune for these modifications was done to the vehicle to make sure it can run this high power and pressures safely. Supercharged and modified, this Shelby GT500 means business. Let's check out the specifications!

Shelby GT500

  • 510rwhp on a DynoJet
  • CANNED TUNE
  • Evolution Performance Stage 2
  • (2.6" Pulley, JLT Intake)
  • Bassani 3" Exhaust
  • Ford Racing Gears
  • Afco Heat Exchanger
  • Falken RT-615 Tires
  • Griggs Racing Suspension

Lamborghini LP 640 (completely stock)

  • Base price $354,000 USD
  • All wheel drive
  • 3671 lb curb weight
  • 640 hp @ 8000 RPM
  • 486 @ 6000 RPM
  • 6.5 liter V12 engine
  • 6 speed manual transmission

Video content: Shelby GT500 vs Lamborghini LP 640

Summary

The race is actually pretty close, but the Shelby GT500 modified is still the victor. You can see in the top speed footage the "slow pull away" which signifies to most racers; "I win!" The huge amount of performance to be had out of the Shelby GT500's engine is nothing to laugh at. Sure Mustangs might have been slow at one point, but what sports car wasn't? The new Shelby GT500 properly modified puts the Mustang back on top in the eyes of performance enthusiasts everywhere. Can someone say, "whipple charge me please?"

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Full-time engineer turned writer, Michael brings knowledgeable articles about Tampa Bay's sports car scene. His experience in import, domestic, and exotic manufacturers ensures quality content for all readers. Michael is also a contributor at CarDomain.com and can be contacted via Streetfire.net...

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