2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang —  Craig Deans Personal Tarmac Rally racecar competeted in Targa Tasmania, Targa High Country, Targa Wrestpoint winng the Muscle Car Championship, also Australian Tarmac Rally Championship, GTR, Lake Mountain and Snowy River Rallies, one ?? events Outright. most powerful Mustang every built in its time and the first to have a top speed of 200MPH,  high-performance S197-generation Shelby in Deep Impact Blue was a popular/exclusive colour option with white stripes and charcoal/white interior on many builds

💪 Engine & Performance

Engine

• Type: 5.8 L DOHC 32-valve supercharged V8 (Eaton TVS 2.3L supercharger)

• Displacement: 5810 cc / 5.8 L (351 CID)

• Bore × Stroke: 3.68 in × 4.17 in

• Compression Ratio: 9.0 : 1

• Horsepower: 662 hp @ 6500 rpm (SAE net) — most powerful production V8 at the time

• Torque: 631 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

• Supercharger: Eaton TVS rotor pack

Transmission & Drivetrain

• Transmission: 6-speed Tremec manual (standard)

• Drive Layout: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)

• Rear Axle: 3.31:1 Torsen limited-slip (with Performance/SVT package)

Performance

• 0–60 mph: ~3.5 seconds

• 1/4 mile: ~11.6 sec @ ~125 mph

• Top Speed: ~200 mph+ (estimated)

🛞 Chassis, Suspension & Brakes

Suspension

• Front: Independent MacPherson strut, reverse-L lower control arm Fitted with Shock Works Race callibrated Suspension.

• Rear: Solid axle with coil springs & Panhard rod

• Factory Dampers: Avaialble in a box, Twin-tube or Bilstein adjustable (SVT Performance Package)

Brakes

• Front: 15.0 in vented Brembo discs with 6-piston calipers

• Rear: 13.8 in vented discs

Wheels & Tires

Curently Fitted:  Wheels: 20″ × 9.5″ front, 20″ × 10″ Rear Shelby Venice

• Standard: Wheels: 19″ × 9.5″ front, 20″ × 9.5″ rear forged aluminum

• Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2 — P265/40ZR19 front, P285/35ZR20 rear

🚗 Dimensions & Weight

• Wheelbase: 107.1 in

• Overall Length: 188.2 in

• Width: 73.9 in

• Height: 54.8 in

• Curb Weight: ~3,800-3,900 lb range

🛋 Interior & Features

Standard Equipment

• Leather-trimmed seats (often charcoal/black with optional white accent stitching on Deep Impact Blue examples)

• 4-seat coupe configuration with supportive sport seats

• SVT Performance Package available — includes limited-slip diff, Bilstein adjustable suspension, unique instrument cluster and different springs/shocks

• Optional panoramic glass roof on some cars

Technology & Convenience

• Standard infotainment head unit with audio controls, cruise control, power accessories

• AdvanceTrac stability & traction control

• Dual-zone climate control (varies by trim level/option)

🎨 Colour & Production Notes

• Deep Impact Blue Metallic was one of the offered exterior colours for the 2013 GT500, with about 530 coupes and 135 convertibles built in that colour — making it more rare than some other hues.

• Often paired with white racing stripes and charcoal interior on Shelby examples.

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