The first model of the Shelby Mustang GT500 was produced in 1967. This classic muscle car was one of the most popular in the series and new models continue to be built today. The most recent model of the Ford GT500 is the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500, which comes in a coupe or convertible style both seating four. The specifications for the GT500 are useful in comparing and determining many aspects of the vehicle.
Power
The engine of the 2011 Shelby GT500 is a 5.4 liter, four-valve, double-overhead cam, V8 with a maximum horsepower of 550 at 6,250 rpm. It offers a maximum of 510 foot-pounds of torque at 4,250 rpm. The engine displaces 330-cubic inches. The bore and stroke are 3.552 and 4.165 inches. The compression ratio is 8.4:1. The Shelby GT500 is a rear-wheel drive vehicle.
Dimensions
The front and rear tires of the Shelby GT500 are P255/40Z19 and P285/35ZR19. The wheelbase is measured at 107.1 inches. The total length is 188.2 inches. Height is 54.5 inches for the coupe, and 55.9 inches for the convertible. The total width is 77.9 inches. The total weight of the coupe is 3,820 pounds while the convertible weighs 3,969 pounds.
Colors
The 2011 GT500 comes in a variety of colors, these include race red, kona blue metallic, grabber blue, performance white, ingot silver metallic, black and sterling grey metallic. Interior color schemes are charcoal black with black seat stripes, charcoal black with white seat stripes, charcoal black with silver seat stripes, charcoal black with blue seat stripes or charcoal black with red seat stripes. The stripe colors are matched to the interior color schemes and include black, white, red, blue or silver.
Miscellaneous
The 2011 Shelby GT500 takes premium gasoline and holds a maximum of 16 gallons. The fuel economy is measured at 15 miles per gallon city and 23 miles per gallon highway. It offers a six-speed manual transmission with a final drive of 3.55. The front brakes are 14 inch in diameter vented discs with four-piston aluminum calipers, while the rear brakes are 11.8 inch in diameter vented discs with two-piston aluminum calipers. The front suspension is an independent MacPherson strut with "Reverse L" lower control arm and 34-mm stabilizer bar while the rear suspension is a three-link solid axle with coil springs, Panhard rod, 24-mm stabilizer bar with twin-tube and gas shocks.
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