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1998 Shelby Series 1

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Shelby Series 1

Shelby Series 1 Rear Three Quaters

Shelby Series 1 Front

Shelby Series 1 Rear

Shelby Series 1 Side

Shelby Series 1 Racing

Shelby Series 1 Driving

Shelby Series 1 Cornering

Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Shelby
Model	Series 1 1998
Powertrain Layout	Front Engine / RWD
Base Price	$174,000

Dimensions

Length	4292 mm / 169.0 in
Width	1943 mm / 76.5 in
Height	1194 mm / 47.0 in
Wheelbase	2405 mm / 94.7 in
Weight	1202 kg / 2,650 lbs
Front / Rear Track	F 1509 mm / 59.4 in R 1534 mm / 60.4 in

Engine

Configuration	4.0 Liter Oldsmobile Aurora Supercharged V8
Valvetrain	DOHC 4 Valves / Cylinder
Displacement	3995 cc / 243.8 cu
Power	238.6 kW / 320.0 bhp at 6500 rpm
Torque	393.2 Nm / 290.0 ft lbs at 5000 rpm
Bore	87 mm / 3.4 in
Stroke	84 mm / 3.3 in
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
Bhp / Liter	80.1 bhp
Redline	6500 rpm

Chassis & Body

Body / Frame	Aluminium Frame w/ Bonded Aluminium Honeycomb Panel Inserts
Steering	Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist
Brake Type	Vented Discs w/ Power Assist & ABS
Brake Size	F 330 mm / 13.0 in R 305 mm / 12.0 in
Wheels	F 45.7 x 25.4 cm / 18.0 x 10.0 in R 45.7 x 30.5 cm / 18.0 x 12.0 in
Tyres	F 265/40ZR-18 R 315/40ZR-18

Transmission

Gear Type	6 Speed Manual
Final Drive	3.12:1

Performance

Top Speed	273.6 kph / 170 mph
0 - 62 mph	4.4 seconds
0 - 100 mph	11 seconds
0 - Ľ mile	12.8 seconds
EPA City / Highway	16 / 27 mpg