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SPECIFICATIONS
COUPECONVERTIBLESHELBYShelby Convertible
TRIM
MSRP
Shelby GT Convertible $45,005
Shelby GT500 Convertible $47,155
ENGINES
Type:
4,606cc V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 3-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 319 at 5,750
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 330 at 4,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 90.2 x 90.0
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Redline: 6,250
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 16 / 23
Available with: Shelby GT
 
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: GT500
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.38, 2.00, 1.32, 1.00, 0.68
Final Drive: 3.55
Available with: Shelby GT
 
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.22, 2.29, 1.54, 1.00, 0.71
Final Drive: 3.55
Available with: Shelby GT
 
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 2.97, 1.78, 1.30, 1.00, 0.80, 0.63
Final Drive: 3.31
Available with: GT500
 
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:
12.4 in. power-assisted vented discs
14.0 in. power-assisted vented discs (GT500)
Rear:
11.8 power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,362 (GT)
4,040 (GT500)
Weight distribution: 54 / 46 (GT)
57 / 43 (GT500)
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 1,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 16.0
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
37.0
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
187.6 (Shelby GT)
188.0 (GT500)
Width [in.]:
73.9
Height [in.]:
55.7
Wheelbase [in.]: 107.1
Front Track [in.]: 62.3 (Shelby GT)
61.9 (GT500)
Rear Track [in.]: 62.5
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
81.6
Seating Capacity:
4
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
38.8
Rear Headroom [in.]: 36.3
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.7
Rear Legroom [in.]: 30.3
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
55.4
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 45.0
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
53.6
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 45.4
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
9.7