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2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Base 2DR Convertible

Base 2dr Convertible

$47,155 MSRP
5.4l V-8 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4.4 sec

0-60 mph

12.5 sec

@ 113 mph

Horsepower • Torque
500 hp

Power

480 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,040 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Ford

Model:

Shelby GT500

Trim:

Base 2DR Convertible

Style:

Base 2dr Convertible

Base Price:

$47,155

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

4,040 lbs

Length:

188 in.

Width:

73.9 in.

Height:

55.7 in.

Wheelbase:

107.1 in.

MPG:

14 city / 20 hwy

Fuel:

16 gal. / 272 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

500 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

480 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm

Engine:

5.4l V-8 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

5.4 liters

Compression Ratio:

8.40 to 1

Valves:

32

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

4.31 sec

0-60 mph:

4.61 sec

0-100 mph:

10.18 sec

60-130 mph:

13.18 sec

100-150 mph:

15.71 sec

Top Speed:

172 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.08 sec @ 90.7 mph

¼ mile:

12.49 sec @ 113.3 mph

½ mile:

19.62 sec @ 135.8 mph

1 mile:

31.69 sec @ 158.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P255/45ZR18

Rear Tires:

P285/40ZR18

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.31

Gear Ratios

1: 2.97

2: 1.78

3: 1.3

4: 1

5: 0.8

6: 0.63

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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