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Ford Shelby I GT 500 7.0 V8 (340 Hp) Automatic 1969, 1970
Ford Shelby I GT 500 7.0 V8 (340 Hp) Automatic 1969, 1970
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General information

Name

Ford Shelby I GT 500 7.0 V8 (340 Hp) Automatic 1969, 1970

Brand

Ford
Model

Shelby
Generation

Shelby I
Year of production

1969

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

GT 500 7.0 V8 (340 Hp) Automatic

Power

340 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

597 Nm @ 3400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
340 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
48.6 Hp/l
Torque
597 Nm @ 3400 rpm.
Engine displacement
6997 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
104.9 mm
Piston stroke
101.19 mm
Compression ratio
10.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1746 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

76 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4724 mm

Width (mm)

1811 mm

Height (mm)

1303 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2743 mm

Front track (mm)

1486 mm

Rear track (mm)

1486 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.46 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Technology and Operation