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1965 Shelby Daytona Coupe

Base 2dr Coupe

$150,000 MSRP
4.7l 289 V-8 (quad Weber)
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4.6 sec

0-60 mph

12.5 sec

@ 120 mph

Horsepower • Torque
385 hp

Power

340 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,299 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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1965 Shelby Daytona Coupe
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1965

Make:

Shelby

Model:

Daytona

Trim:

Coupe

Style:

Base 2dr Coupe

Base Price:

$150,000

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,299 lbs

Length:

163.4 in.

Width:

67.7 in.

Height:

48 in.

Wheelbase:

90 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.29

Weight Distribution:

Front: 51.0% | Rear: 49.0%

MPG:

8 city / 12 hwy

Fuel:

42 gal. / 420 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

385 hp @ 7,000 rpm

Torque:

340 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm

Engine:

4.7l 289 V-8 (quad Weber)

Displacement:

4.7 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

7,500 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):

4.57 sec

0-60 mph:

4.9 sec

0-100 mph:

9.26 sec

60-130 mph:

9.54 sec

100-150 mph:

10.74 sec

Top Speed:

190 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.39 sec @ 93.2 mph

¼ mile:

12.49 sec @ 119.8 mph

½ mile:

19.05 sec @ 147.6 mph

1 mile:

30.1 sec @ 174.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P205/70R15

Rear Tires:

P245/60R15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.09

Gear Ratios

1: 2.32

2: 1.69

3: 1.29

4: 1

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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