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When dynamic Texan, Carroll Shelby worked his magic on the best-selling Ford Mustang, he created a classic. The rare top-of-the-line 350-bhp Shelby Mustang GT350 was a great champion - and you could rent the street-legal 306-bhp version from Hertz for $35 a day!
Specifications:
Engine
Type: V8
Construction: cast-iron block and cylinder heads, aluminum intake manifold, tubular steel exhaust manifolds
Valve gear: 2 valves per cylinder operated by a single camshaft, pushrods and rockers
Bore & Stroke: 4.02in x 2.87 in
Displacement: 289 cubic inch
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Induction System: Holley 4-barrel carb
Maximum Power: 306 bhp at 6,000 rpm
Maximum torque: 329 lb-ft at 4,200 rpm
Transmission
Borg-Warner T-10 4 speed with close-ratio gears and aluminum case
Body/Chassis
Standard steel Mustang fastback body with Shelby grill; fiberglass hood, removed rear seat, Mustang monocoque with subfrmaes
Running Gear
Steering: Recirculating ball
Front suspension: Double wishbone with coil springs, Koni shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension: Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf-springs, Koni telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Brakes: Kelsey-Hayes disc brakes 11.3 in dia. (front), drums (rear)
Wheels: 7Steel 6 in x 14 in or Magnesium alloy 7 in x 14 in.
Tires: Goodyear crossply Blue Dot 775-14
Dimensions
Length: 181.6 inches
Width: 68.2 inches
Height: 55 inches
Wheelbase: 108.0 inches
Track: 56.5 inches (front & rear)
Weight: 2,792 lbs.
Production Years: 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968
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