Model |
GT
350 |
GT
500 |
List
Price |
Fastback |
$4,434 |
Convertible |
$4,753 |
|
Fastback |
$4,709 |
Convertible |
$5,027 |
|
Engine |
|
Type |
V-8, iron block, water cooled |
Head |
Cast iron, removable |
Valves |
Overhead,
pushrod/rocker-actuated |
Max
BHP |
290 @ 4,800
rpm |
335 bhp @
3,200rpm |
Max
Torque |
385 lbs-ft @
3,200 rpm |
440 lbs-ft @
3,400rpm |
Bore |
4.00" |
4.13" |
Stroke |
3.50" |
3.98" |
Displacement |
351cid, Windsor |
428cid,
7019cc |
Compression
Ratio |
10.7:1 |
10.6:1 |
Induction
system |
Single
Autolite four-barrel, 470 cfm Optional- Paxton
Supercharger |
Ram Air,
single Holley four-barrell, 735 cfm |
Exhaust
system |
Standard, dual exhaust |
Electrical
system |
12-volt distributor
system |
Fuel
consumption |
12-16 mpg |
11-12 mpg |
Exhaust
system |
Standard dual exhaust |
Electrical
system |
12-volt distributor
ignition |
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Chassis |
Frame |
Unibody, welded platform |
Body |
Steel body with fiberglass
pieces |
Front
suspension |
Unequal arms, independent coil springs,
anti-sway bars, heavy duty adjustable tube
shocks |
Rear
suspension |
Hotchkiss-type, unsymmetrical,
variable-rate semi-elliptical leaf springs,
heavy-duty adjustable tube shocks |
Tire type and
size |
Goodyear Super Wide-Oval
E70X15 |
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Weights
and Measures |
Wheelbase |
108" |
Front
track |
58.5" |
Rear
track |
58.5" |
Overall
height |
50.6" |
Overall
width |
71.9" |
Overall
length |
190.62" |
Ground
clearance |
6" |
Crankcase |
5
quart |
Cooling
system |
20
quart |
Gas
tank |
18
gallons |
Curb weight |
3,600
lbs. |
4,230
lbs. |
Weight
Distribution |
55/45% |
56/44% |
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top |
Clutch |
Type |
Single dry disc |
Diameter |
10.5" |
11.5" |
Actuation |
Mechanical |
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Transmission |
Type |
Four speed,
full syncromesh, Ford Top-loader or
C-4 automatic |
Four speed, full syncromesh Ford Top-loader
or
C-6 automatic |
Ratios 4
speed |
|
|
Wide
Ratio# |
Close
Ratio* |
First |
|
2.78:1 |
2.32:1 |
Second |
|
1.93:1 |
1.69:1 |
Third |
|
1.36:1 |
1.29:1 |
Fourth
|
|
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
Reverse |
|
2.78:1 |
2.32:1 |
|
|
#Std on GT
350 |
*Std on GT
500 |
|
Ratios
Cruise-O-matic |
First |
2.40:1 |
Second |
1.47:1 |
Third |
1.00:1 |
Reverse |
2.00:1 |
|
First |
2.46:1 |
Second |
1.46:1 |
Third |
1.00:1 |
Reverse |
2.20:1 |
|
Brakes |
Front |
11.3" Kelsey-Hayes
power assisted discs |
Rear |
10x3"
drums |
|
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Differential |
Ratios |
|
|
4-speed |
Cruise-O-matic
(Ford C6) |
GT
350 |
Std
Optional |
3.25:1
3.00:1
3.25:1*
3.50:1*+ |
3.25:1
3.00:1
3.25:1* |
GT
500 |
Std
Optional |
3.50:1
3.50:1*
3.91:1*+
4.30:1*+ |
3.50:1
3.00:1
3.50:1*
3.91:1*+
4.30:1*+ |
AC
cars |
|
3.00:1 |
3.00:1 |
|
|
*Traction
Lok |
+not
available after 4-69 |
|
Drive axles -
type |
Enclosed, semi-floating |
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Steering |
Type |
Recirculating ball & nut gear, power
assisted |
Turns, lock to
lock |
3.7 |
Turning
circle |
37.6' |
Steering
ratio |
16.0:1 |
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Performance |
0-30 mph |
2.8
secs |
2.4
secs |
0-40 mph |
3.7
secs |
3.5
secs |
0-50 mph |
4.9
secs |
4.7
secs |
0-60 mph |
6.3
secs |
6.0
secs |
0-70 mph |
8.6
secs |
7.3
secs |
0-80 mph |
10.6
secs |
9.0
secs |
0-100 mph |
17.1
secs |
13.9
secs |
Quarter Mile |
14.94 secs @ 94
mph |
17.0 @ 102
mph |
Top Speed |
119 mph @ 6,100
rpm |
115 mph @ 5,100
rpm |
3rd gear |
92 mph @ 6,500
rpm |
106 mph @ 5,500
rpm |
2nd gear |
70 mph @ 6,500
rpm |
70 mph @ 5,500
rpm |
1st gear |
51 @ 6,500
rpm |
40 mph @ 5,500
rpm |
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Options: |
|
Automatic
Transmission (Ford FMX) |
Automatic
Transmission (Ford C6) |
|
Close ratio
4-speed |
|
|
Air
Conditioning |
|
Tinted Glass |
|
Fold Down Rear Seat (fastback
ONLY) |
|
F60X15 Polyglass GT Tires |
|
Tilt Away Steering |
|
Intermittment Windshield
Wipers |
|
Power Ventilation |
|
Heavy Duty Battery |
|
Ford Traction-Lok Limited Slip Rear
End |
Mandatory
Options: |
|
Power Steering |
|
Power Brakes |
|
Air
Craft Type Shoulder Harness, front seat
only |
|
Tilt Wheel |
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