So you have the best of both worlds. people say the Shelby is the best for drag type stuff while the roush and saleen mustang are more for course track type stuff. So can you make a shelby mustang have the suspension of a roush but the speed of a shelby? How much would it cost?

Fords Special Vehicle Team (SVT) engineers are taking high performance to a new level with the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500, resulting in a car that has an all-new aluminum-block engine, even better driving dynamics and handling, improved fuel economy and more horsepower than ever. The 2011 Shelby GT500 is powered by an all-new aluminum-block 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 engine, which produces 550 horsepower and 510 ft.-lb. of torque, a 10 horsepower increase versus the 2010 model. The engine also is 102 pounds lighter than its predecessor, delivering a better power-to-weight ratio, improved fuel economy, acceleration, handling and steering precision.

The entire online 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 unveiling press conference that took place on February 8, 2010. Get the full story at TheAutoChannel.com.

A Ford Shelby GT500 sports car, designed using Autodesk software, was hoisted into the Autodesk Gallery at One Market Street in San Francisco on August 17, 2008. The Shelby GT500 is the result of collaboration between Ford’s Special Vehicle Team and legendary automotive designer Carroll Shelby. Taking design cues from its now famous 1968 predecessor, the updated Mustang received aggressive front-end styling courtesy of digital concept sketching. From ideation and modeling for improved aerodynamics to production surfacing and stunning visualization in an all-digital format, the designers of the GT500 have created world-class vehicle while retaining the car’s distinct American flair. Music licensed by Downstream through Associated Production Music Song title: Chase that car (the Avengers) Artist: Laurie Johnson Album: Girl in a suitcase Label: Codename Music Copyright: 2001