Canadian Premiere of the 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 in Toronto

Published on February 14, 2019 in Toronto by Michel Deslauriers

The mighty Shelby GT500 is back, and it’s more powerful than ever. Ford’s range-topping Mustang made its Canadian debut at the Toronto Auto Show.

Equipped with a supercharged, 5.2-litre V8 that is said to develop in excess of 700 horsepower, the 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 should be able to blast from 0 to 100 km/h in about 3.5 seconds and clear the quarter-mile in less than 11 seconds.

This performance is achieved with the help of a TREMEC dual-clutch, seven-speed automated transmission. That’s right, there’s no manual gearbox in the new GT500. The car also benefits from a revised suspension with magnetorheological shocks, 20-inch wheels, an electronic power steering unit and massive disc brakes with Brembo six-piston callipers up front. A Handling Package and a Carbon Fibre Track Package can also be added.

Inside, the GT500 features exposed carbon fibre accenting, suede door inserts with contrast stitching, a 12-inch LCD driver instrument cluster and a SYNC 3 infotainment with eight-inch touchscreen. The options list includes Recaro racing seats, power-adjustable seats with suede accents and a 12-speaker B&O Play sound system. The 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 will arrive this fall.

Also on the American brand’s stand is the 2020 Ford Explorer, which received a thorough redesign. Its base powerplant will be a turbocharged, 2.3-litre four that develops about 300 horsepower. A hybrid variant will also be introduced with a 3.3-litre V6 and an electric motor that will produce a combined 318 horsepower, while the Explorer ST will boast a twin-turbo, 3.0-litre V6 good for 400 horsepower.

Last but not least, among the new vehicles on display is the 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty, which gets revised engines, a new 10-speed automatic transmission and more technology. A 6.2-litre V8 serves as the standard engine, while a 7.3-litre gasoline V8 and a third-generation, 6.7-litre Power Stroke diesel V8 will be optional. The new Super Duty will arrive this fall.

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