1968 Shelby Mustang GT 500 KR Convertible Specifications

1968 Shelby Mustang GT 500 KR Convertible Specifications - Specs

price $4 594 USD
engine Super Cobra Jet V8
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain OHV
displacement 7014 cc / 428.0 cu in
bore 104.65 mm / 4.12 in
stroke 101.1 mm / 3.98 in
compression 10.7:1
power 249.8 kw / 370 bhp @ 5600 rpm
hp per litre 52.75 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 228.54 bhp per weight
torque 596.56 nm / 440.0 ft lbs @ 3400 rpm
body / frame Unit Steel w/Fibreglass Hood, Nose and Tail
front brakes Discs w/Power Assist
f brake size 287 mm / 11.3 in
rear brakes Drums w/Power Assist
r brake size 254 mm / 10.0 in
front wheels F 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15 x 7 in
rear wheels R 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15 x 7 in
front tire size Goodyear Speedway 350 E70-15
rear tire size Goodyear Speedway 350 E70-15
steering Recirculating Ball w/Power Assist
f suspension Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Tube Shocks, Anti-Roll Bar
r suspension Live Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Springs, Tube Shocks 
weight 1619 kg / 3569 lbs
wheelbase 2743 mm / 108.0 in
front track 1476 mm / 58.1 in
rear track 1476 mm / 58.1 in
length 4663 mm / 183.6 in
width 1801 mm / 70.9 in
height 1316 mm / 51.8 in
transmission 4-Speed Manual or 3-Speed Auto
gear ratios 2.32:1, 1.69:1, 1.21:1, 1.00:1
final drive 3.25, 4.11 or 4.56 :1
0 - 60 mph 6.9 seconds
0 - 100 mph 14.6 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile 14.0 seconds
epa city/hwy 9 / 11 mpg