2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Road Test Ratings

If getting noticed is your priority, the all-new Ford Shelby GT500 is bound to attract attention, even if it's not as quick or comfortable as some of its competitors.

It's very quick in a straightline, but the heavy nose makes it tough to turn a corner or stop as confidently as the "lesser" Mustangs like the GT or Shelby GT.

Fine for what it is, but it's bordering on Corvette money, and that car is much more comfortable.

Everything from control layout to top functionality on the convertible model is quite good. Xenon headlights improve night driving.

Interior is sub par at this price point. Getting the interior upgrade package helps a little, but you have to pay even more for it, so that's not helping the "cost-benefit" side of car's "quality" equation.