A document that circulated briefly on Reddit before being removed has generated significant speculation about Ford’s plans for the next Shelby GT500, specifically regarding the engine that will power the S650-generation version of the iconic high-performance Mustang. The document, which has not been officially confirmed by Ford, appears to describe an engine configuration that enthusiasts are describing as a potential legend if the specifications are accurate. The brevity of the document’s availability online has added to its mystique, with those who saved it before removal sharing selective details that have generated intense debate about their authenticity.
Leaked documents about upcoming performance vehicles always come with significant uncertainty about their authenticity, as manufacturers, enthusiast communities, and even fabricators have various motivations to circulate information that may not be accurate. Ford has maintained its standard policy of neither confirming nor denying the document’s existence or content. What is clear is that the appetite for a new GT500 is enormous, and whatever powertrain Ford ultimately deploys in the car will be one of the most anticipated announcements in the American performance car world whenever it officially arrives.
Ford is stubborn as hell not to use trademark shelby tailights, like on the 2003 concept mustang.