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GT500 COUPE
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
| COUPE | CONVERTIBLE | Shelby | SHELBY CONVERTIBLE |
TRIM |
MSRP |
| Shelby GT Coupe | $37,880 |
| Shelby GT500 Coupe | $42,330 |
| Shelby GT500 KR Coupe | $79,250 |
ENGINE
Type: |
5,409cc V8 supercharged; cast-iron block and aluminum heads |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 500 at 6,000 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 480 at 4,500 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 90.2 x 105.8 |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.4:1 |
| Redline: | 6,250 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 14 / 20 |
| Available with: | Shelby GT |
TRANSMISSION
Type: |
6-speed manual |
| Ratios: | 2.97, 1.78, 1.30, 1.00, 0.80, 0.63 |
| Final Drive: | 3.31 |
| Available with: | GT500s |
LAYOUT
Engine position: |
Front-engine |
Driveline: |
Rear-wheel-drive |
SUSPENSION
Front: |
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
Rear: |
Solid axle; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
BRAKES
Front: |
14.0 in. power-assisted vented discs |
Rear: |
11.8 power-assisted vented discs |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
3,920 |
| Weight distribution: | 57 / 43 |
| Max. towing capacity [lbs]: | 1,000 |
| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 16.0 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
37.0 |
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Air compressor
- Halogen headlights
- Limited slip differential
- Low emission vehicle (LEV)
- P255/45 R18 performance tires in front
- P285/40 R18 performance tires in rear
- Security system
- Theft-deterrent system
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
188.0 |
Width [in.]: |
73.9 |
Height [in.]: |
54.5 |
| Wheelbase [in.]: | 107.1 |
| Front Track [in.]: | 61.9 |
| Rear Track [in.]: | 62.5 |
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
- 2 doors
- Body color front and rear bumper, door handles
- Fog lights in front
- Power remote left door mirror
- Power remote right door mirror
- Spoiler in rear
- Variable intermittent wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
84.7 |
Seating Capacity: |
4 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
38.6 |
| Rear Headroom [in.]: | 35.0 |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
42.7 |
| Rear Legroom [in.]: | 31.0 |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
55.4 |
| Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: | 53.3 |
Front Hiproom [in.]: |
53.6 |
| Rear Hiproom [in.]: | 46.7 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
12.3 |
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
- 2 12V power outlets
- 4-way front passenger sport seat
- 8-way part-power driver sport seat
- AM/FM radio with seek/scan, amplifier, RDS, digital signal processor, MP3 capability, 6-disc in-dash CD-changer and 8 speakers
- Air conditioning
- Cargo area carpeting, light and net
- Carpeted front floor mats
- Clock
- Cruise control
- Cupholders in front
- Door bins in front
- Driver footrest
- Floor carpeting
- Front seat center console with armrest and storage
- Full cloth headliner
- Illuminated entry
- Keyfob remote keyless entry
- Leather seat-upholstery
- Leather steering-wheel and shift knob
- Lockable glove box
- Power windows; with one-touch open in front
- Reading lights in front
- Rear 50/50 split folding bench seat
- Rear window defogger
- Satellite radio capability
- Speed-sensitive volume
- Tachometer
- Tilting steering-wheel
- Tinted windows
- Trip computer
- Variable instrument panel lighting
- Vehicle information system
- Visor vanity mirrors in front
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
- Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
- Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
- Front adjustable head restraints
- Front seatbelt pretensioners
- Rear head restraints
- Side-impact airbags in front
- Side-impact bars
- Traction control
