2021 Shelby GT500 specifications

2021 Shelby GT500 data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2720 mm 107.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1618 mm 63.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1633 mm 64.3 inches
Length 4813 mm 189.5 inches
Width 1946 mm 76.6 inches
Height 1379 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 1897 kg 4182 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60.6 litres 13.3 [16] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type supercharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.2 litre
5163 cc
(315.066 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 94 × 93 mm
3.7 × 3.66 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.01
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
771 PS (760 bhp) (567 kW)
at 7300 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
847 Nm (625 ft·lb) (86.4 kgm)
at 5000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
109.8 kW/litre
149.2 ps/litre
147.2 bhp/litre
2.41 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
164.05 Nm/litre
1.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminum block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system MPFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2061.5 kPa (299 psi)
Maximum RPM 7500 rpm
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 645.38 cc
Aspiration S/Charged
Compressor
Intercooler air:oil
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 290 km/h (180 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
406.2 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.41 PS/kg
298.75 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.3 kW/kg
400.63 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.4 bhp/kg
0.18 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
3.35 kg/kW
5.59 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 12/18/14 US MPG EPA city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km19.6/13.1/16.8 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre5.1/7.7/6.0 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG14.4/21.6/16.8 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG12.0/18.0/14.0 US MPG city/highway/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 11 x 20
Wheel size rear 11 x 20
Tyres front Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 305/30 R 20
Tyres rear Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 315/30 R 20
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 420 mm
Rear brake diameter 370 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 7 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.56
Final drive ratio 3.73
general
Carfolio.com ID726132
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 43.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2021 Shelby GT500 added 2021-04-24.
Last modified 2021-04-24.
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