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Introduction
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Welcome 3
Shelby® GT500® Unique Features
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Safety Belts
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Driving your Shelby® GT500®
12
Breaking-in your vehicle 12
Transmission operation 12
Clutch protection 13
Virtual gauges 15
Track Apps 16
AdvanceTrac® 16
Brakes 20
Launch control 20
Electronically selectable dampers 22
Engine over-rev 23
Ground clearance 24
Driving through water 25
Washing your vehicle 25
Wheels and Tires
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Wheels 26
Wheel lug nut torque 26
Tire information 27
Roadside Emergencies
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Wrecker towing 30
Maintenance
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Engine oil 36
Air filter(s) 41
Table of Contents
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•5.8L DOHC 32V Supercharged and intercooled V8 engine
•Water-to-oil engine oil cooler (standard)
•Race-track inspired, thermostatically controlled air-to-oil axle,
transmission, and engine cooler included on the SVT Track Pack
(optional)
•Cast aluminum structural oil pan and piston oil squirters
•Low-restriction, cold air intake system
•SVT-tuned 2.75-inch exhaust system with Quad 3.5 inch tips
•Electronically programmable launch control
•TREMEC TR6060 high-torque capacity 6-speed manual transmission
•Short-throw shifter with SVT shift knob
•260 millimeter twin disc clutch
•One piece carbon fiber driveshaft with front and rear CV joints
•AdvanceTrac® Stability Enhancement System with sport mode
specifically calibrated and race track tuned by SVT. See theStability
Controlchapter in yourOwner’s Manualfor more information.
•Limited-slip rear differential with 3.31 rear axle ratio
•TORSEN® limited slip differential included on the SVT Performance
Package (optional)
•Front brakes: Brembo™ six-piston aluminum calipers with 15 inch x
1.3 inch (380 millimeter x 32 millimeter) vented disc, high air flow
shields and high-performance friction material pads
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•Rear brakes: 13.8 inch x 0.75 inch (350 millimeter x 19 millimeter)
vented disc and high-performance friction material pads
•Electronic over-rev with 7000 RPM maximum
•SVT-tuned front and rear suspension and optional electronically
selectable dampers by Bilstein™ included on the SVT Performance
Package
•19 inch x 9.5 inch front, 20 inch x 9.5 inch rear forged aluminum
wheels with bolt-in valve stems (standard and optional styles)
•P265/40-19 front, P285/35-20 rear directional Goodyear Eagle F1
Supercar G2 R compound tires
•SVT engineered front fascia, grilles, cold air inlet, rear fascia, fog
lamps, hood with functional air extractor and aerodynamically tuned
front splitter with removable air dam and rear decklid spoiler
•SVT high-speed instrument cluster with track applications dashboard,
over-rev and programmable performance shift indicator
•One-touch instrument panel buttons for launch control (LC),
electronically selectable dampers (ESD) (if equipped) and electric
power assisted steering (EPAS)
•SVT designed seats with over the top stripes and increased lateral
support
•Optional race inspired RECARO® front seats with increased lateral
support on back and cushion, unique Shelby GT500 trim cover,
integrated head restraint, and driver four-way manual adjuster.
See theSeatssection in yourOwner’s Manualfor more information
•Leather and Alcantara® wrapped sport steering wheel, leather shift
boot, parking brake control boot and handle
•Instrument panel appliques, door panels and lighted scuff plates
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Engine Information
Item Description
ConfigurationLongitudinally mounted, 90-degree
V8, cast aluminum cylinder block
and cylinder heads
Bore x Stroke3.681 x 4.165 inch
(93.5 x 105.8 mm)
Displacement5810 cc (355 cid)
Compression ratio9.0:1
Horsepower on 93 octane fuel662 horsepower @ 6500 rpm
Torque on 93 octane fuel631 lb-ft torque @ 4000 rpm
Redline6250 rpm continuous
7000 rpm temporary over-rev
Specific output114 hp per liter
ValvetrainDual overhead chain-driven cams,
roller finger followers with
hydraulic lash adjustment,
ovate-wire valve springs, four
valves per cylinder
IgnitionHigh energy coil on plug ignition
with Motorcraft® Iridium-Platinum
spark plugs
Fuel system55 lb/hr injectors with twin
high-flow pumps
Mass air sensor105 mm (4.13 in.) circle
Throttle bodyTwin 60 mm (2.36 in.) diameter
bore-simultaneously open
PistonsShallow-dished forged aluminum
CrankshaftForged steel balanced with
tungsten inserts
Connecting rodsForged steel I-beam
SuperchargerEaton TVS 2300
Exhaust manifoldsCast high-silicon, molybdenum iron
Exhaust systemDual stainless steel
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Engine Drivebelt Routing
5.8L DOHC Supercharged V8 Engine
SUSPENSION
Item Description
Front suspensionMacPherson strut with L-arm front
suspension
Rear suspension8.8 inch solid rear axle with 3–link
and Panhard bar and coil springs
Dampers (standard)TOKICO twin-tube struts and
shocks
Dampers (optional)Electronically Selectable Dampers
(ESD) featuring Bilstein
DampTronic® select monotube
shocks and inverted monotube
struts
Coupe stabilizer bars (front)33.2 x 5.0 mm tubular standard
(34.6 x 5.5 mm tubular optional)
Coupe stabilizer bars (rear)23.0 mm solid standard (25.0 mm
solid optional)
Coupe spring rates (standard)35.0 N/mm front and 33.5 N/mm
Rear
Coupe spring rates (optional)45.0 N/mm front and 35.0 N/mm
rear
Convertible stabilizer bars
(front)33.2 x 5.0 mm tubular standard
and optional
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5.8L DOHC SUPERCHARGED V8 ENGINE
A. Battery
B. Supercharger
C. Engine oil dipstick
D. Brake fluid reservoir
E. Air filter assembly
F. Cold air induction system
G. Electric intercooler pump
H. Intercooler coolant reservoir
I. Engine coolant reservoir
J. Engine oil filler cap
K. Powertrain control module
L. Windshield washer reservoir
M. Power distribution box
ABCD
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GHI
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K
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ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION
Use Motorcraft® SAE 5W-50 full synthetic or an equivalent SAE 5W-50
full synthetic oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C931-B.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in thescheduled maintenance information.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
See thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in first gear.
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level dipstick.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert
the dipstick fully, then remove it
again.
•If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes, the oil level is
acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level is below the lower hole, add enough oil to raise the
level within the lower and upper holes.
•The maximum oil level is between the upper hash mark and the upper
hole. Oil levels above this range may cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer.
7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is fully seated.
ENGINE AND INTERCOOLER COOLANT CHECK
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in thescheduled maintenance information.
Note:Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on
the engine and intercooler coolant reservoirs.
Note:Coolant expands when it is hot. The level may extend beyond the
MAX mark. If the level is at the MIN mark, add coolant immediately.
The coolant concentration should be maintained within 48% to 50%,
which equates to a freeze point between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F
(-37°C).
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