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Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible

2-door 2+2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5409 cm3 / 330.1 cu in / 330.1 cu in, 372.9 kW / 500.1 hp / 500.1 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 651.0 N·m / 480.2 lb·ft / 480.2 lb·ft @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from2006
ModelShelby GT500 ConvertibleIssued until
SerieShelbyNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4775 mm / 188.0 in / 188.0 inTotal (curb) weight1833 kg / 4041 lb / 4041 lb
Width1877 mm / 73.9 in / 73.9 inDry weight
Height1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2720 mm / 107.1 in / 107.1 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1572 mm / 61.9 in / 61.9 inTowing weight
Track rear1588 mm / 62.5 in / 62.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance145 mm / 5.7 in / 5.7 inFuel capacity61 l / 13.3 UK gal / 16.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.76  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.26 m2 / 24.3 sq ft / 24.3 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionaluminium head & cast iron blockBore90.2 mm / 3.55 in / 3.55 in
FuelStroke105.8 mm / 4.17 in / 4.17 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.85
Fuel supplySFiEngine displacement5409 cm3 / 330.1 cu in / 330.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity676.13 cm3/cylinder / 41.260 cu in/cylinder / 41.260 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio8.4 : 1
SumpMax. output power372.9 kW / 500.1 hp / 500.1 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationsuperchargedMax. torque651.0 N·m / 480.2 lb·ft / 480.2 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
Compressor type1 Roots-type superchargerMaximum rpm6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm
Intercoolerair/ waterMax. net output (power at the wheels)149.2 kW / 200.0 hp / 200.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output68.9 kW/l / 1.515 bhp/cu in / 1.515 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque120.3 N·m/l / 1.05 lb·ft/cu in / 1.05 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.63
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.31

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio272.8 kW/ton / 206.7 bhp/ton / 206.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearLive axle,3 Links, Coil springs, Panhard rod, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front9.5 x 18Wheels rear9.5 x 18
Tyres frontP255/45 R 18Tyres rearP285/40 ZR 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front356 mm / 14.0 in / 14.0 inBrake diameter rear300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible

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