2026 Shelby GT500 w/ “Legend” Engine Confirmed in UAW Document

[Rated R]

Can't say I have interest in a Legend powered Mustang unless it has a manual.

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[Epiphany]

...the Raptor R is going with the same engine with different specs

Just to clarify....The Raptor R engine continues and is not the same as the GTD 5.2L engine. Just trying to word so as to avoid any ambiguity.

 

[Snowflee17]

Just to clarify....The Raptor R engine continues and is not the same as the GTD 5.2L engine. Just trying to word so as to avoid any ambiguity.

The Raptor R is getting the 5.2 in '26 it has a better torque band

 

[Epiphany]

The Raptor R is getting the 5.2 in '26 it has a better torque band

Not sure what you mean as the Raptor R already has a 5.2L engine in it...

 

[Snowflee17]

Not sure what you mean as the Raptor R already has a 5.2L engine in
Yes and they are beefing it up! The dream of a GT500 is just that a dream!
The price tag on that would be in excess of $140k based on the current GT350 pricing!

 

[Epiphany]

...based on the current GT350 pricing!

What?

 

[IFFV68]

I had heard rumblings about this back last year when I bought my DH. Nice to see it actually in print and that, as of this particular post, may be a "real" thing. "On any given Sunday", you know?

That being said; with the trajectory of niche automobile prices, vs wage increases (at least in Canada), this will be another halo car that will be out of responsible economic reach for 99% of people looking to get a Sports Car.

Let me preface this part by saying I'll try and shy away from any political leanings and just state what I've observed or experienced.

When I was shopping for my DH I went to a few dealerships, including Corvette dealers, and was told more than once that people come in looking at Sports Cars and when they sat down to crunch the numbers they realize that, assuming they aren't buying for cash, most people can't afford these upper echelon vehicles; that has gotten worse over the last 3-5 years. I'm talking people with 750-800 credit scores making $80k CAD (which equates to $1.75 USD) a year. Single men making less than $100k a year = no shot, The CPI here in Canada right now is redonkulous!

On the private sale side of things I also looked at a couple S550 GT500 and, again speaking of my area only, found prices for those a little out there. Too many people believing they owned a fourth David; found at long last. What they really wanted was to get back what they initially paid on a 2-3 year old car. One guy I went on a test drive with sort of let it slip that he had over extended and needed a fast sale to get out from under the note yet was still asking $100k.

Boutique dealerships were even worse! There was also a 2014 GT500 up here at some place called Manhatten Auto or Motors or something that was $140k. Sure it was a Supersnake, but it was $140k!!! That thing was advertised for months and I don't think it actually sold.

UPDATE: Here is one of their ads that is still visible: FORD MUSTANG 2014-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-super-snake-5-8l-900hp-carbonlip Used - the parking

Anyways, a new GT500 will be great and we can all look and feel Nostalgic and envious of the 7 guys (or girls) who can afford one.

Speed Costs Money,
How Fast Do You Want to Go?

 

[IFFV68]

Let me see if I get this correctly. On tap now, are upwards of 850 HP for a Whipple-ized GT or Dark Horse out of the lowly 5.0L. Now Ford, answering the call of competition and public alike (let's not forget the car mags too!), is upping the displacement to 5.2L, and punching out another 200 or so horse power. This begs the question... Why?

Perhaps it is to allow buyers to not only burn more rubber, lose control faster, and thus crash in a heap. Or make more noise by driving around in drag or track mode 24-7, raise everyone's insurance rates, and doing it all just to answer the calls of egos!

I am aware there is a small percentage of Mustang owners who race their rides down the quarter, and around the ovals. All these types of activities require is a ton of money. Unfortunately, far too many owners, will instead, race around our streets with obvious consequences. But.. before you criticize me for speaking the obvious, ask yourself if you're one of those?

Please remember that 2026 will be a different year for Ford Mustang.
Dodge is coming out with a new Charger.
Twin Turbo, 550 horses.
Looks like the Horse Power Race of the 1960’s may be coming back?
The High Performance Dodge starts in the middle $50,000’s.
Ford needs to be aware of the New Competition in MY 2026.

 

[Germansheperd]

Please remember that 2026 will be a different year for Ford Mustang.
Dodge is coming out with a new Charger.
Twin Turbo, 550 horses.
Looks like the Horse Power Race of the 1960’s may be coming back?
The High Performance Dodge starts in the middle $50,000’s.
Ford needs to be aware of the New Competition in MY 2026.

Nobody wants that car

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