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Ford Shelby GT 500 Coupe

General information

ModelFord Shelby GT 500 Coupe
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating68.8 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 driving5.3 litres/100 km (44.55 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear 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 torque651.88 Nm (66.5 kgf-m or 480.8 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
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 ratio0.4708 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
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

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks, 340.1 mm
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1077 kg (2,374.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1778 kg (3,919.8 pounds)
Towing weight900 kg (1,984.2 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 USD41970
CO2 emissions140.0 g/km
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