Why is it called the GT 500?
“Thunderbolt” was almost the name given to the car, but at the last minute was rejected when Rootes people found out another manufacturer owned it. The final car was exactly 500 pounds heavier than the GT 350 and the ever-pragmatic Shelby figured that was enough reason for the name – GT500.
What is the difference between a Shelby 350 and 500?
Powering the GT350 is a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter flat plane crank V-8 that delivers 526 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque. Under the hood of the Shelby GT500 is a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 with a cross plane crank that gives better low-end torque and smoother power delivery.
What does GT 350 mean?
After several meetings failed to produce a name for the racing Mustang, Shelby named the car GT350-because 350 feet separated the Shelby American production shop from its race shop.
What does KR stand for on the 500 Series Shelby Mustang?
The KR—for “King of the Road”—was a development of the ’68 GT500, with the so-called Cobra Jet 428-cubic-inch engine in place of the Police Interceptor unit. The GT500 was nominally rated at 360 horsepower, whereas the KR was down to 335.
What is a Shelby GT H?
The “H” in Mustang Shelby GT-H stands for, of all things, Hertz Rent-a-Car — although with the car’s performance pedigree, you’d be forgiven for thinking it means something entirely different. In fact, this “Rent-a-Racer” promotion dates back to 1966, when Ford and Shelby tried the same trick with a number of GT350s.
How many 67 Shelby GT500 are left?
The “Eleanor” is something of a reinterpretation of the 1967 Mustang Shelby GT500 that was designed specifically for the movie by Steve Stanford and Chip Foose. Five examples were built for shooting, and only three are said to still be in circulation today.
How much is a 1968 Shelby GT500 worth?
If it checks out in all regards, Hagarty Insurance puts the value range of a 1968 Shelby GT500 KR convertible from $126,000 (Condition 4) to $197,000 (Condition 1).
How many Shelby GT500 were made?
0139, the only Shelby GT500 convertible built (in 1967) Note: cars 0100, 0131 and 0139 were the first big block Shelby GT cars ordered and built….1967 Shelby GT500 and 1968 Cobra GT500.
| 1967 Shelby GT500 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500 | |
|---|---|
| Chronology | |
| Successor | 1968 GT500KR 2008–2009 Ford Shelby GT500KR |
What’s faster a Hellcat or a Corvette?
Needless to say, the video speaks for itself. From a standstill, the C8 demolishes the Hellcat, while in a rolling race from 40 mph, the two cars are right about even. The 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette is darn quick and very skilful when it comes to putting power down efficiently.