| Competition Page | 1969 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Shelby Automotive Class: A Model: Shelby GT-500 Coupe 1969 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Manufacturer ...... Ford Type .............. OHV V8 Bore & stroke ..... 4.132 x 3.984 Capacity .......... 428 cu in Head material ..... C.I. Block material .... C.I. Valve head dia: Intake .... 2.097 Exhaust ... 1.66 Carburation ....... One Holley 9510 CFM 4 bbl 1-11/16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Clutch Diameter: 11.5 Gearbox No. speeds forward: 4 or 3* (*Automatic) Ratios: Std. Alt. Alt.* Alt. Alt. Alt. 1 2.32 2.32 2.46 2 1.69 1.54 1.46 3 1.29 1.19 1.00 4 1.00 1.00 5 Overdrive Make & Model: None Ratio ....... Final drive ratios: 3.00, 3.10, 3.25, 3.40, 3.50, 3.70 3.89, 4.11, 4.33, 4.57 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 108 Track dimension, front ...... 59 Track dimension, rear ....... 58.5 Wheel Diameter .............. 15 Rim Width ................... 7 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BRAKES STANDARD ALTERNATE Front: 11.3 Disc 11.3" Disc Kelsey Hayes 1.625" Whl Cyl Rear: 10.0 Drum 10.0" Drum 2.5" Shoes, 0.906" Whl Cyl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WEIGHT & CAPACITIES Official weight: 2850 lbs Radiator cap ...... 20.5 qt Oil sump cap ...... 4 qt Fuel tank cap ..... 18 gal Alt: 32 gal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------