Summary

Powered by a hand-built twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V8 engine, boasts more than 1,000hp and 780ft/lbs of torque on 93-octane pump gas. First Code Red (CR0001) built for model year and took over two years to finish. 568 actual miles.

Details

This 2021 Ford Shelby GT500 Code Red is CR0001 produced for the model year. This Code Red was the prototype, with serial number 0001. Tt took over two years to build and is powered by a hand-built twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V8 engine. This Code Red boasts more than 1,000hp and 780 ft/lbs of torque on 93-octane pump gas, with up to 1,300hp and 1,000 ft/lbs of torque on E85 Ethanol. The engine features all-new high-performance components boosted by an intercooled premium twin-turbo system, a new fuel system and an engine management system. The current-generation GT500 Code Red is far more than just a completely updated powertrain setup, as each Code Red received suspension, cooling and aesthetic upgrades. It features the Widebody Package with new wheels, tires, axles, suspension tuning, interior, badges and a carbon-fiber hood. For the first time in its history, Shelby turned an experimental car into a limited-edition production vehicle. This example was inspired by an experimental build in 2008, alongside customers who wanted more performance from the GT500. In 2008, Shelby American replaced the supercharger of a GT500 with a pair of turbos on the experimental Shelby GT500 Code Red. The then-5.4-liter V8 was reengineered by Nelson's Racing Engines with a dual-feed fuel system that blended in high-octane racing gas, as needed. Shelby enhanced the cooling capacity to handle the heat and worked with AMS to develop a speed-sensitive boost controller for the car. Along the way, the drivetrain was reworked and many performance improvements and features were added. However, the high cost of the car and its extreme nature made it not viable for production. For the new production-ready 2020-22 Code Red, Shelby worked closely with partners to develop a robust, powerful and reliable package. Production began in Las Vegas, and owners of 2020-22 model year Shelby GT500s could contact Shelby American about transforming their car into a Code Red Edition. The production run was limited to 10 GT500s from each of the 2020-22 production years, or 30 units total. Each Shelby GT500 Code Red included membership in Team Shelby, the worldwide club Carroll Shelby established in 2008, and the car was documented in the official Shelby Registry. This package's MSRP started at $224,995, not including the base car. 568 actual miles. CARFAX shows Ford Motor Company manufacturer emission recall issued 08/04/2022: 2020-2021 Mustang GT500 TCM Communication; Ford Motor Company manufacturer safety recall issued 10/30/2023: Body Control Module (BCM) configuration update.