Ford presents the new 2008 Shelby GT 500 in Coupe and Convertible body styles. The Ford Shelby GT 500 Convertible, powered by a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine is a statement of awesome power and performance. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission and churns out thunderous 500 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque. The Cobra emblem on the grille represents sheer power of the Shelby GT 500. The Shelby GT 500 Convertible is priced at MSRP $46,995 and it gets unique leather seating, unique front grille and a convertible soft boot top.

The Ford Shelby GT 500 Convertible comes standard with all the features of Shelby GT 500 Coupe except 50/50 split-fold rear seat backs and it adds convertible soft boot top. Notable standard and option features include unique 18 inch bright machined aluminum wheels with SVT center cap, leather-wrapped steering wheel with unique thumb pads, tilt, and red stitching, unique leather seating surfaces on sport bucket seats with Cobra logo, 6-gauge instrument cluster, eight speaker Shaker 500 Audio System with AM/FM stereo, 6-CD changer with MP3 capability, Power side mirrors, Power windows and door locks, speed control, air-conditioning, remote keyless entry, forward-leaning egg-crate grille, complex reflector halogen headlamps, eight speaker Shaker 500 Audio System with AM/FM stereo, 6-CD changer with MP3 capability, High Intensity Discharge headlamps, Shaker 1000 Audio System Ambient Lighting system, SIRIUS satellite radio and DVD navigation system. Available GT500 Premium Interior Trim Package adds wrapped and stitched instrument panel brow and center console with upgraded door armrest, elecrochromic auto-dim mirror with compass, and aluminum pedal covers The Ford Shelby GT 500 Convertible comes in 10 vibrant colors: Grabber Orange Clearcoat Metallic, Alloy Clearcoat Metallic, Highland Green Clearcoat Metallic, Vapor Clearcoat Metallic, Vista Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Performance White Clearcoat Metallic, Black Clearcoat, Dark Candy Apple Red Clearcoat Metallic, Silver Clearcoat Metallic and Torch Red Clearcoat,.

The Ford Shelby GT 500 Convertible comes standard with safety equipment such as Personal Safety System for driver and front passenger, Side door intrusion beams, Front seat side air bags, Anti-lock braking system with traction control, Front seat side air bags, 4-wheel disc brakes, 3-point lap shoulder safety belt , Lower Anchors and Tether for Children and Anti-Theft System with perimeter inclination and intrusion alarms.

All Ford vehicles come with a basic Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty (3-years/36, 000 miles), as well as extended coverage for the Powertrain (5-years/60, 000 miles) and Safety System (5years /60, 000 miles) and protection against corrosion perforation (5 years/Unlimited miles).