2008 FORD SHELBY GT500KR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 
BODY  
Construction Unitized welded steel body, carbon fiber hood assembly
       
 POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS
ENGINE
Type 5.4-liter supercharged V-8
Manufacturing location Romeo, Michigan
Configuration Iron block and aluminum heads with billet aluminum fluid fill caps
Intake manifold Cast-aluminum with Roots-type supercharger, air-to-water intercooler and Ford Racing cold air intake
Exhaust manifold Cast iron
Crankshaft Forged steel
Throttle Body Dual 60 mm, electronically actuated
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Valve diameter Intake: 37.0 mm; Exhaust: 32.0 mm
Pistons Forged aluminum
Connecting Rods Cracked forged steel I-beams
Ignition Coil-on-plug
Bore x stroke 3.552 x 4.165 in. / 90.22 x 105.8 mm
Displacement 330 cu. in. / 5,409 cc
Horsepower 540 hp @ 6,250 rpm
Torque 510 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm
Compression ratio 8.4:1
Redline 6,250 rpm
Idle Speed in Neutral 750 rpm
Engine control system Spanish oak PCM
Recommended fuel Premium only
Fuel capacity 16.0 gallons
Fuel Injection Electronic sequential port, returnlessÂ
Oil capacity 6.5 quarts  5W-50 full synthetic
Coolant capacity 21 quarts
DRIVETRAIN
Layout Rear-wheel drive
Axle 3.73 ratio with aluminum axle overflow reservoir
TRANSMISSION
Standard (Type) Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual
Gear Ratios
1st 2.97
2nd 1.78
3rd 1.3
4th 1.0
5th 0.80
6th 0.63
Final Drive 3.73
SUSPENSION
Front Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 34-mm tubular stabilizer bar
Rear Three-link solid axle with coil springs, Panhard rod, 24-mm solid stabilizer bar
Ford Racing strut tower brace
Uniquely tuned struts, shocks and springs for the GT500KR
STEERING
Type Rack and pinion with power assist
Ratio 15.7:1
Steering column Tilt
BRAKES
Type Four wheel power disc with four-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and traction control
Front Brembo 14-inch diameter vented discs, four-piston aluminum calipers
Rear 11.8-inch diameter vented discs, two-piston calipers
TIRES AND WHEELS
Tires Exclusive Goodyear F1 P255 / 45Z18 front tires, P285 / 40ZR18 rear tires made of an all-new performance-compound
Wheels Unique GT500KR 18 x 9.5-inch machined aluminum wheels with SVT / Shelby center caps and tire pressure monitoring system
   
FUEL ECONOMY (city/hwy)
5.4-liter V-8 6-Speed Manual Testing in progress
   
 DIMENSIONS (inches unless otherwise noted)  
EXTERIOR
Wheelbase 107.1
Overall length 188.0
Overall width 73.9
Overall height 53.75
Track width, front/rear 61.9 / 62.5
Ground clearance 4.72
INTERIOR
Seating capacity 4 passenger
Headroom 
Front row 38.6
Second row 35.0
Legroom 
Front row 42.7
Second row 31.0
Shoulder room 
Front row 55.4
Second row 53.3
Hip room 
Front row 53.6
Second row 46.7
Cargo Volume   12.3 cu. ft.
 
 WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES  
Curb weight, pounds 
Coupe 3905 pounds
Weight distribution (f/r) 58 / 42
 SAFETY  
Safety belts Load-limiting seat belts with pretensioners and height-adjustable shoulder belts for front seating positions (coupe); Three-point safety belts for all seating positions; BeltMinderTM safety-belt reminder chime
Air bags Seat-deployed side air bags for driver and front passenger; Dual-stage driver and front-passenger air bags with crash-severity sensor, driver-seat-position sensor and front-passenger weight sensor
Child safety LATCH anchors for rear outboard seats
Brakes Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (EBD); and a GT500KR tuned traction-control system
Fuel Inertia-activated shutoff switch for fuel pump
Security SecuriLockTM passive anti-theft system; Remote keyless entry; Separate alarm sounder; Anti-tow sensor; Ultrasonic interior motion sensor; Perimeter anti-theft battery
 MAJOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT  
Audio system Shaker 500: AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD/MP3 capable player with eight speakers
EXTERIOR  
Badging Unique GT500KR and "SHELBY" lettering on hood and rear deck lid
Exhaust Unique GT500KR tuned dual stainless steel
Fascia Unique GT500 color-keyed front and rear
Fog lamps Front
Grille Unique upper with GT500KR specific badging
Hood Carbon fiber ducted design with supplemental air intakes, heat extractors and hood pins
Locking Remote keyless entry
Spoiler Low drag color-keyed decklid spoiler
Splitter New carbon fiber with satin exposed weave
Trim Over-the-top "LeMans" stripes and "GT500KR" side stripes
Side Mirrors New carbon fiber mirror caps
Trunk Tire Mobility Kit (tire repair kit)
INTERIOR  
Air conditioning Manual
Console Center with full armrest and storage
Cupholders 2
Door trim inserts Soft vinyl
Floor mats Front, color-keyed with Shelby badge, driver-side retention hook
Instrument cluster Includes boost gauge and message center, SVT graphics and serialized plaque
Map pockets Front doors
Power points 2
Scuff plates Door sills, with bright SVT script insert
Seats Leather sport buckets; 6-way power adjustable driver seat with power lumbar and 2-way adjustable head restraint and GT500KR graphics with Carroll Shelby signature
Shift knob White ball on chrome stalk with short throw shifter
Steering wheel Leather-wrapped with unique thumb pads, adjustable for tilt
Windows/door locks Power
 OPTIONS  
AUDIO  
Shaker 1000 1000 watt audio system: AM/FM stereo, in-dash six-disc CD/MP3 player, 10 speakers
Satellite radio SIRIUS® Satellite Radio
Navigation DVD-based navigation system (with standard Shaker 500 stereo)
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
GT500 Premium Interior Trim Package Leather wrapped and stitched instrument panel brow and center console, electrochromatic rearview mirror and aluminum pedal covers
Lighting HID headlamps, interior ambient lighting
 EXTERIOR/INTERIOR COLORS
EXTERIOR
Paint/stripe colors







Colorado red with silver stripes
Silver metallic with vista blue stripes
Vista blue with silver stripes
Ebony black with satin ebony stripes
INTERIOR Charcoal Black/Charcoal Black
 WARRANTY INFORMATION  
Warranty 3-year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty


Note: specifications subject to change

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