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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The Shelby GT500 is the most extreme factory Mustang, and it is very much an American car — built by Ford in Flat Rock, Michigan.
Model profile
The modern GT500 has appeared in two main eras. The S197 generation (2007–2014) revived the badge with a supercharged 5.4-litre V8, later growing to a 5.8-litre unit. The current S550 GT500 (2020–2022) is the definitive version: a track-focused halo car with aggressive aero, carbon-fibre options and the strongest engine Ford has ever put in a Mustang.
Powertrain and equipment
The 2020–2022 GT500 uses the 5.2-litre supercharged 'Predator' V8 producing 760 hp and 847 Nm — a cross-plane crank version of the GT350's flat-plane engine, topped by a 2.65-litre Eaton supercharger.
The GT500 is a two-door fastback coupe only. Key options define the car: the Handling Package, the Carbon Fiber Track Package (carbon wheels, adjustable wing, deleted rear seat) and the Golden Ticket / Heritage appearance packs. Recaro seats, MagneRide adaptive dampers and the Track Pack aero are common.
Vehicle selection
Availability is limited by production numbers but steady, with cars spread across the enthusiast belt — the Southeast, Texas, California and the Midwest.
Importing a used GT500 suits enthusiasts who want a genuine supercharged American muscle flagship with real track hardware, not a badge.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical figure (2020–2022 GT500): 2-door fastback coupe |
|---|---|
| Length | Typical figure (2020–2022 GT500): approx. 4,801 mm |
| Kerb weight | Typical figure (2020–2022 GT500): approx. 1,900 kg |
| Seating | Typical figure (2020–2022 GT500): 2 or 4 (rear-seat delete optional) |
| Engine | Typical figure (2020–2022 GT500): 5.2 L supercharged 'Predator' V8 |
|---|---|
| Power | Typical figure (2020–2022 GT500): 760 hp |
| Torque | Typical figure (2020–2022 GT500): 847 Nm |
| Transmission | Typical figure (2020–2022 GT500): 7-speed Tremec dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | Typical figure (2020–2022 GT500): Rear-wheel drive, limited-slip diff |
| Fuel type | Typical figure (2020–2022 GT500): Premium petrol |
| Assembly plant | Typical figure (2020–2022 GT500): Flat Rock, Michigan (US-built) |
|---|---|
| Supercharger | Typical figure (2020–2022 GT500): 2.65 L Eaton roots-type |
| 0–100 km/h | Typical figure (2020–2022 GT500): approx. 3.5 s |
| Top speed | Typical figure (2020–2022 GT500): approx. 180 mph (limited) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The Predator V8 is strong, but a hard-driven GT500 generates serious heat, so the priority is a car that was allowed to cool properly and serviced on schedule. Known points to check: transmission cooling and dual-clutch behaviour under repeated launches, supercharger belt and coupler condition, and the many heat exchangers up front for leaks or track debris.
Germany and Europe
US cars run amber side markers, mph-only speedometers and typically no rear fog lamp.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Expect to fit or activate a rear fog lamp, correct the headlight pattern, convert the speedometer to km/h and confirm the odometer reads in kilometres.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Ford Shelby GT500 is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The 2020–2022 car is automatic-only; the older S197 GT500 used a six-speed manual.
The 5.2-litre supercharged V8 makes 760 hp.
Many collector cars show 5,000–30,000 miles, though higher-mileage examples exist.
Yes; check heat exchangers, brakes and tyres, and prefer a documented, gently used car.
Yes, with lighting changes, a km/h cluster and an individual approval.
Yes, as a broker we locate and vet the exact colour and package you want.
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