We try to be careful about the language we use in these news posts, trying not to oversell every car or feature as “epic”, “unbeatable”, or “awesome.” Yet the 2013 Shelby GT500 is all of these words and more, already enshrining itself in the annals of automotive history as the fastest, most powerful production Mustang ever built.

We’ve already seen a whole slew of videos from Ford talking about the engineers who built the 2013 Shelby, how they got it to go over 200 mph, and how the new launch control system works. But the latest video doesn’t mince words. It’s the 662 horsepower 2013 Shelby GT500 at the drag strip.

With all that power, and around 630 ft-lbs of torque, the 2013 Shelby seems born for the drag strip. But as anyone who has ever driven a high-powered car can tell you, launching such a vehicle can prove quite troublesome at the track. Thankfully, the new Launch Control system developed by SVT engineers lets the 2013 Shelby put down enough power, while keeping the driver consistent. We saw an 11.8 flash on screen, utilizing the launch control system. Might a skilled driver be able to get the 2013 Shelby even lower?

Could be. The first 2013 Shelby GT500’s are just now making their way to their owners, and there will soon be no shortage of drag strip videos before, and after, aftermarket modifications. But for now, this Ford-built factory supercar is more than enough for most weekend warrior drag racers. Think you could get this Shelby into the 11’s without launch control?