Ford Shelby GT500 5.8 V8 S/C Coupe
494 kW672 PS662 hp855 Nm2013–2014
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- Power
- 494 kW 672 PS · 662 hp
- Torque
- 855 Nm 631 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,744 kg
- Top speed
- 325 km/h
Under the bonnet of the Ford Shelby GT500 5.8 GT500 V8 S/C coupe sits a 5.8-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 494 kW (672 PS) and 855 Nm of torque. A six-speed manual gearbox sends the Shelby GT500 5.8 GT500 V8 S/C's drive to the rear wheels.
No other version of the Shelby GT500 matches its output among 5 versions — that is 32% more than the entry 5.4 GT500 V8 S/C (373 kW). The Shelby GT500 5.8 GT500 V8 S/C is also the strongest on torque (855 Nm) and the lightest (1,744 kg). The car reaches 325 km/h.
Shelby GT500 5.8 GT500 V8 S/C: measurable strengths
- Most powerful version of the Shelby GT500: 494 kW (672 PS)
- Most torque in the range: 855 Nm
- Lightest version of the Shelby GT500: 1,744 kg
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 385 PS per tonne
- Top speed of 325 km/h
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,800 cm³ 5.8 l · 354 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 494 kW 672 PS · 662 hp |
| Torque | 855 Nm 631 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 325 km/h 202 mph |
|---|
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,744 kg 3,845 lb |
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Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 2013–2014 |
| Generation | Shelby GT500 (2007–2014) |
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