Ford S550 Mustang Shelby GT500
Second model in a mini series of Miniland-scale versions of LEGO sets is this 2020 Ford S550 Mustang Shelby GT500. The LEGO version of this car is new for 2023 in the Technic series, set nr. 42138.
This is about my tenth iteration of the S550 Mustang originally launched in 2014. The S550 is about to finish production, and its replacement S650 generation to commence. I have instructions to build both these generation cars.
Interestingly - I was very critical of the design of this LEGO Technic set, being fortunate enough to drive a very similar Mustang GT in the same Grabber Lime colour. The Technic set is a lot better in 3D in your hand, but the box art does not.
The 2020 GT500 was unveiled at the January 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It is powered by a hand-built 5.2-liter "Predator" aluminum-alloy V8 engine with a 2.65-liter roots-type supercharger. The Shelby GT500 produces 760 hp (567 kW; 771 PS) and 625 lb⋅ft (847 N⋅m) of torque. However, it will not arrive to the European market due to the V8 5.2 liter motor being unable to comply with European road regulations, therefore it will only focus on North America and Middle Eastern countries.
Its top speed is 195 mph (314 km/h), but in America it is limited to 180 mph (290 km/h). The Michelin PS4S tires are upgraded to Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 with the GT500 Carbon Fiber Track Pack.
Ford S550 Mustang Shelby GT500
Second model in a mini series of Miniland-scale versions of LEGO sets is this 2020 Ford S550 Mustang Shelby GT500. The LEGO version of this car is new for 2023 in the Technic series, set nr. 42138.
This is about my tenth iteration of the S550 Mustang originally launched in 2014. The S550 is about to finish production, and its replacement S650 generation to commence. I have instructions to build both these generation cars.
Interestingly - I was very critical of the design of this LEGO Technic set, being fortunate enough to drive a very similar Mustang GT in the same Grabber Lime colour. The Technic set is a lot better in 3D in your hand, but the box art does not.
The 2020 GT500 was unveiled at the January 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It is powered by a hand-built 5.2-liter "Predator" aluminum-alloy V8 engine with a 2.65-liter roots-type supercharger. The Shelby GT500 produces 760 hp (567 kW; 771 PS) and 625 lb⋅ft (847 N⋅m) of torque. However, it will not arrive to the European market due to the V8 5.2 liter motor being unable to comply with European road regulations, therefore it will only focus on North America and Middle Eastern countries.
Its top speed is 195 mph (314 km/h), but in America it is limited to 180 mph (290 km/h). The Michelin PS4S tires are upgraded to Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 with the GT500 Carbon Fiber Track Pack.