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Ford Shelby GT 500 Coupe

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 Coupe

3-door 4-seater coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5409 cm3 / 330.1 cu in / 330.1 cu in, 373.0 kW / 500.2 hp / 500.2 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 651.9 N·m / 480.8 lb·ft / 480.8 lb·ft @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, consumption 5.3 l/100km / 53.3 mpg-UK / 44.4 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from2008
ModelShelby GT 500 CoupeIssued until
SerieShelbyNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typecoupéNumber of seats4
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)2718 l / 95.99 cu ft / 95.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)500 l / 17.66 cu ft / 17.66 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4770 mm / 187.8 in / 187.8 inTotal (curb) weight1077 kg / 2374 lb / 2374 lb
Width1890 mm / 74.4 in / 74.4 inDry weight
Height1390 mm / 54.7 in / 54.7 inLoad capacity701 kg / 1545 lb / 1545 lb
Wheelbase2730 mm / 107.5 in / 107.5 inGross (max.) weight1778 kg / 3920 lb / 3920 lb
Track frontTowing weight900 kg / 1984 lb / 1984 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 inFuel capacity61 l / 13.4 UK gal / 16.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.75  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.23 m2 / 24.0 sq ft / 24.0 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 (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injectionEngine displacement5409 cm3 / 330.1 cu in / 330.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio
SumpwetMax. output power373.0 kW / 500.2 hp / 500.2 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque651.9 N·m / 480.8 lb·ft / 480.8 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)149.2 kW / 200.1 hp / 200.1 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output69.0 kW/l / 1.515 bhp/cu in / 1.515 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque120.5 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) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio470.8 kW/ton / 356.7 bhp/ton / 356.7 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)5.3 l/100km / 53.3 mpg-UK / 44.4 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions140 g/km / 225 g/mi / 225 g/mi
  Range1151 km / 715 mi / 715 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependentSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear340 mm / 13.4 in / 13.4 in
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Shelby GT 500 Coupe

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