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You have to love some of the auto industry's analogies. From ferocious lions to now roller coasters, I have heard just about them all.

It seems that every writer wants to out do the other by upping the ridiculousness of their exaggerations. But hey, it works and it is definitely entertaining.

Follow along Scott Burgess as he takes a 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 *convertible* for a spin. For 2011 it has some pretty serious upgrades, all of which makes an overall improvement on an icon...

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If you love roller coasters, you'll love the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500. Really, there's nothing at Cedar Point offering as much fun as just driving to Sandusky in this car. Seat-of-your-pants cruising takes on a whole new meaning in this hopped-up, tricked-out Mustang that bears the name of the legendary racer and all-around Maverick Carroll Shelby.

It's a thrill ride without the rails and some teenager telling you where to sit. There's no first hill windup or clanky chain marking your click, click, click, climb to the top.

There's just a seat belt and a bubbling 5.4-liter aluminum V-8 that purrs until you mash the accelerator to the floor, pop the clutch and let out a thunderous roar in Top Thrill Dragster style.

Under that powerdome hood and well-sculpted body are 550 horses of pure Millennium Force waiting to be let loose. Push the rpm up high enough and you'll hear that supercharger's beautiful high-pitched whine and feel so much torque you'll swear there's a nitrous tank in the trunk. Or, you'll just swear: The GT500s hard acceleration can sprinkle a little salt in even a preacher's sermon...


[Source: The Detroit News]







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