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Introduction
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Welcome 3
Shelby® GT500® Unique Features
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Safety Belts
11
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
26
Wheels 26
Wheel lug nut torque 26
Tire information 27
Roadside Emergencies
30
Wrecker towing 30
Maintenance
35
Engine oil 36
Air filter(s) 41
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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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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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Note:During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully pressed to the
floor and the accelerator fully released. Failure to follow this may cause
increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components, or
cause gear clash or damage to the transmission. Make sure the floor mat
is properly positioned so it doesn’t interfere with the full extension of the
clutch pedal.
Note:If you attempt to shift when the drive wheels are spinning with a
loss of traction, it is possible to cause damage to the transmission. Do
not attempt to shift when the drive wheels do not have traction.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch
pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These
actions will reduce the life of the clutch.
Your vehicle is equipped with a twin disc clutch. Due to the high
performance of the powertrain, a certain amount of noise from the
transmission is normal.
Clutch Protection
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic powertrain feature to reduce
clutch damage. When excessive clutch slip is detected at a high power
level, the powertrain control module will limit torque to reduce damage
to the clutch. Full power is restored as soon as the clutch is fully
engaged. This feature is calibrated in a way that does not interfere with
normal driving and does not impede maximum acceleration capability.
Recommended Shift Speeds for Maximum Fuel Economy
Upshift according to the following chart:
Upshifts when accelerating
Shift from:
1 - 2 11 mph (18 km/h)
2 - 3 18 mph (29 km/h)
3 - 4 25 mph (40 km/h)
4 - 5 30 mph (48 km/h)
5 - 6 43 mph (69 km/h)
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ENGINE OVER-REV
Note:Engine torque and maximum rpm are limited until coolant
temperature reaches 170°F (77°C). Warm up is indicated when the
redline indicator band starting point changes from 6250 rpm to
7000 rpm.
Your vehicle is equipped with an over-rev feature to increase the
performance range of your Shelby GT500. When conditions permit,
over-rev is indicated on the tachometer with redline marked at 7000 rpm.
If conditions limit over-rev accessibility, the band is illuminated red from
6250 RPM to 7000 RPM.
Once the engine is warm, the over-rev feature allows eight seconds above
6250 RPM up to 7000 RPM. If the eight second time limit is exceeded,
the maximum engine RPM is reduced to 6250 RPM until both of the
following occurs:
•Engine is operated for at least 15 seconds below 6000 RPM
•Engine RPM falls below 5000 RPM.
Do not operate the engine at high RPM and low load for sustained
periods of time, as damage may occur.
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WHEELS
Your SVT vehicle is equipped with unique wheels matched to the tires.
These wheels are more susceptible to damage due to their diameter,
width and low profile tires. To avoid damage to your wheels:
•Maintain proper tire pressure (seeTiresin this supplement).
•Do not drive your vehicle through an automated, commercial car wash
due to the vehicle’s low ground clearance, tire width and track. Wash
your vehicle by hand, or by using a touchless commercial wash with
no mechanical tracks on the floor. Do not use a commercial or high
pressure wand on the striped surfaces.
•When installing wheels, always torque lug nuts to specification with a
torque wrench.
•Inspect your wheels for damage on a regular basis. If a wheel is
damaged, replace it immediately.
•In the event that you encounter an abnormally harsh impact, inspect
the outer diameter of your wheels, both inside and out, for damage.
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING:When a wheel is installed, always remove any
corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting
surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or
brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any fasteners that
attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with
the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct
metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in
motion, resulting in loss of control.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km)
after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc.).
Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque*
ft-lb N•m
1 2x 20 100 135
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
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