Jan. 14 (UPI) -- The Detroit Auto Show opened with the lowering of a 2020 Shelby GT500 from the ceiling of the Cobo Center.
The Shelby, regarded as the ultimate high-performance modification of the Ford Mustang, was the instant hit of the eight-day exhibition, formally known as the North American International Auto Show, which began on Sunday. With five-inch diameter exhaust pipes and a 700-horsepower engine, the car runs counter to the forward-thinking image of electric cars and low emissions that Ford attempts to convey. The Mustang is also the final car in Ford's lineup, after its announcement that it will exclusively build the SUVs and crossover cars currently popular with customers.