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1987 Shelby Charger GLH-S Hatchback

2dr Hatchback

$11,000 MSRP
2.2L I-4 SOHC Turbo
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.8 sec

0-60 mph

15.1 sec

@ 94 mph

Horsepower • Torque
175 hp

Power

175 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,483 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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1987 Shelby Charger GLH-S Hatchback
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1987

Make:

Shelby

Model:

Charger GLH-S

Trim:

Hatchback

Style:

2dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$11,000

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,483 lbs

Length:

174.8 in.

Width:

65.9 in.

Height:

50.2 in.

Wheelbase:

96.1 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.38

Weight Distribution:

Front: 62.0% | Rear: 38.0%

MPG:

18 city / 28 hwy

Fuel:

13.2 gal. / 304 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

175 hp @ 5,300 rpm

Torque:

175 ft-lbs @ 2,200 rpm

Engine:

2.2L I-4 SOHC Turbo

Displacement:

2.2 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

6,000 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):

6.75 sec

0-60 mph:

7.14 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

17.8 sec

0-100 mph:

18.19 sec

60-130 mph:

32.45 sec

Top Speed:

140 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.73 sec @ 72.4 mph

¼ mile:

15.05 sec @ 94.1 mph

½ mile:

23.76 sec @ 110.6 mph

1 mile:

38.62 sec @ 129.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/50VR15

Rear Tires:

P205/50VR15

Tire Compound:

Summer Performance

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.87

Gear Ratios

1: 3.29

2: 2.08

3: 1.45

4: 1.04

5: 0.72

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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