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Ford Shelby GT 500 Convertible

General information

ModelFord Shelby GT 500 Convertible
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating62.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5409 ccm (330.06 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving6.1 litres/100 km (38.56 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement5409 ccm (330.06 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power507.00 PS (373 kW or 500 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque650.88 Nm (66.4 kgf-m or 480.1 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression8.4:1
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.4568 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors3
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2718 litres (718 gallons)
Optional cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Front brakesDisks, 347 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 340.1 mm
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1116 kg (2,460.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1836 kg (4,047.7 pounds)
Towing weight906 kg (1,997.4 pounds)
Overall length4770 mm (187.8 inches)
Overall width1890 mm (74.4 inches)
Overall height1390 mm (54.7 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity61.0 litres (16.12 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD46795
CO2 emissions218.0 g/km
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