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Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible

General information

ModelFord Shelby GT500 Convertible
Year2009
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating58.7 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 city driving16.8 litres/100 km (14.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 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 torque650.88 Nm (66.4 kgf-m or 480.1 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.8:1
Bore x stroke78.0 x 75.5 mm (3.1 x 3.0 inches)
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 ratio0.5248 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors3
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2407 litres (636 gallons)
Cargo space368 litres (97 gallons)
Optional cargo space1820 litres (481 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight972 kg (2,142.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1836 kg (4,047.7 pounds)
Towing weight456 kg (1,005.3 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 USD47990
CO2 emissions218.0 g/km
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