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Ford Shelby: generations and engines

The Ford Shelby has been built since 1965 in 7 generations, with 49 engine versions in our catalog (coupe, convertible). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Production years1965–present
Generations7
Engine versions49
Power254–760 hp
Body stylesCoupe, Convertible
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Ford Shelby generations

  1. 1965–1970

    Ford Shelby I

    • Coupe
    • Gasoline

    19 engine versions 254–406 hp

    Engines below
  2. 1966–1970

    Ford Shelby I Cabrio

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    13 engine versions 254–406 hp

    Engines below
  3. 2006–2009

    Ford Shelby II

    • Coupe
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 324–548 hp

    Engines below
  4. 2007–2009

    Ford Shelby II Cabrio

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 324–507 hp

    Engines below
  5. 2010–2014

    Ford Shelby II (facelift 2010)

    • Coupe
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 548–672 hp

    Engines below
  6. 2010–2014

    Ford Shelby II Cabrio (facelift 2010)

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 548–672 hp

    Engines below
  7. 2016–present

    Ford Shelby III

    • Coupe
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 533–760 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Ford Shelby engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Ford Shelby I1965–1970 · 19 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
GT 350 4.7 V8 (289 hp)1965–1970Gasoline289 hp (213 kW)325 lb-ft (441 Nm)
GT 350 4.7 V8 (310 hp)1965–1970Gasoline310 hp (228 kW)329 lb-ft (446 Nm)5.9 s
GT 350R 4.7 V8 (355 hp)1965–1970Gasoline355 hp (261 kW)350 lb-ft (475 Nm)
GT 350 4.7 V8 (310 hp) Automatic1966–1970Gasoline310 hp (228 kW)329 lb-ft (446 Nm)
GT 350H 4.7 V8 (310 hp)1966–1970Gasoline310 hp (228 kW)329 lb-ft (446 Nm)5.9 s
GT 350H 4.7 V8 (310 hp) Automatic1966–1970Gasoline310 hp (228 kW)329 lb-ft (446 Nm)5.9 s
GT 500 7.0 V8 (360 hp)1967–1970Gasoline360 hp (265 kW)420 lb-ft (570 Nm)
GT 500 7.0 V8 (360 hp) Automatic1967–1970Gasoline360 hp (265 kW)420 lb-ft (570 Nm)
Cobra GT 350 5.0 V8 (254 hp)1968–1970Gasoline254 hp (187 kW)310 lb-ft (420 Nm)
Cobra GT 350 5.0 V8 (254 hp) Automatic1968–1970Gasoline254 hp (187 kW)310 lb-ft (420 Nm)
Cobra GT 350 5.0 V8 (340 hp)1968–1970Gasoline340 hp (250 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)
Cobra GT 350 5.0 V8 (340 hp) Automatic1968–1970Gasoline340 hp (250 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)
Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 hp)1968–1970Gasoline365 hp (268 kW)420 lb-ft (569 Nm)
Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 hp) Automatic1968–1970Gasoline365 hp (268 kW)420 lb-ft (569 Nm)
Cobra GT 500KR 7.0 V8 (406 hp) Automatic1968–1970Gasoline406 hp (299 kW)460 lb-ft (624 Nm)
GT 350 5.8 V8 (294 hp)1969–1970Gasoline294 hp (216 kW)385 lb-ft (522 Nm)
GT 350 5.8 V8 (294 hp) Automatic1969–1970Gasoline294 hp (216 kW)385 lb-ft (522 Nm)
GT 500 7.0 V8 (340 hp)1969–1970Gasoline340 hp (250 kW)440 lb-ft (597 Nm)
GT 500 7.0 V8 (340 hp) Automatic1969–1970Gasoline340 hp (250 kW)440 lb-ft (597 Nm)
Ford Shelby I Cabrio1966–1970 · 13 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
GT 350 4.7 V8 (310 hp)1966–1970Gasoline310 hp (228 kW)329 lb-ft (446 Nm)
GT 350 4.7 V8 (310 hp) Automatic1966–1970Gasoline310 hp (228 kW)329 lb-ft (446 Nm)
Cobra GT 350 5.0 V8 (254 hp)1968–1970Gasoline254 hp (187 kW)310 lb-ft (420 Nm)
Cobra GT 350 5.0 V8 (254 hp) Automatic1968–1970Gasoline254 hp (187 kW)310 lb-ft (420 Nm)
Cobra GT 350 5.0 V8 (340 hp)1968–1970Gasoline340 hp (250 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)
Cobra GT 350 5.0 V8 (340 hp) Automatic1968–1970Gasoline340 hp (250 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)
Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 hp)1968–1970Gasoline365 hp (268 kW)420 lb-ft (569 Nm)
Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 hp) Automatic1968–1970Gasoline365 hp (268 kW)420 lb-ft (569 Nm)
Cobra GT 500KR 7.0 V8 (406 hp) Automatic1968–1970Gasoline406 hp (299 kW)460 lb-ft (624 Nm)
GT 350 5.8 V8 (294 hp)1969–1970Gasoline294 hp (216 kW)385 lb-ft (522 Nm)
GT 350 5.8 V8 (294 hp) Automatic1969–1970Gasoline294 hp (216 kW)385 lb-ft (522 Nm)
GT 500 7.0 V8 (340 hp)1969–1970Gasoline340 hp (250 kW)440 lb-ft (597 Nm)
GT 500 7.0 V8 (340 hp) Automatic1969–1970Gasoline340 hp (250 kW)440 lb-ft (597 Nm)
Ford Shelby II2006–2009 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
GT 4.6 V8 (329 hp) Automatic2006–2009Gasoline329 hp (242 kW)330 lb-ft (447 Nm)
GT 500 5.4 V8 (507 hp)2006–2009Gasoline507 hp (373 kW)479 lb-ft (650 Nm)4.5 s155 mph (250 km/h)
GT 4.6 V8 (324 hp)2007–2009Gasoline324 hp (238 kW)330 lb-ft (447 Nm)
GT 4.6 V8 (324 hp) Automatic2007–2009Gasoline324 hp (238 kW)330 lb-ft (447 Nm)
GT 500KR 5.4 V8 (548 hp)2008–2009Gasoline548 hp (403 kW)510 lb-ft (692 Nm)
Ford Shelby II Cabrio2007–2009 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
GT 500 5.4 V8 (507 hp)2007–2009Gasoline507 hp (373 kW)480 lb-ft (651 Nm)155 mph (250 km/h)
GT 4.6 V8 (324 hp)2008–2009Gasoline324 hp (238 kW)330 lb-ft (447 Nm)
GT 4.6 V8 (324 hp) Automatic2008–2009Gasoline324 hp (238 kW)330 lb-ft (447 Nm)
Ford Shelby II (facelift 2010)2010–2014 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
GT 500 5.4 V8 (548 hp)2010–2014Gasoline548 hp (403 kW)510 lb-ft (692 Nm)
GT 500 5.4 V8 (558 hp)2011–2012Gasoline558 hp (410 kW)510 lb-ft (692 Nm)
GT 500 5.8 V8 (672 hp)2013–2014Gasoline672 hp (494 kW)631 lb-ft (856 Nm)
Ford Shelby II Cabrio (facelift 2010)2010–2014 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
GT 500 5.4 V8 (548 hp)2010–2014Gasoline548 hp (403 kW)510 lb-ft (692 Nm)
GT 500 5.4 V8 (558 hp)2011–2014Gasoline558 hp (410 kW)510 lb-ft (692 Nm)
GT 500 5.8 V8 (672 hp)2013–2014Gasoline672 hp (494 kW)631 lb-ft (856 Nm)
Ford Shelby III2016–present · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
GT 350 5.2 (533 hp)2016–presentGasoline533 hp (392 kW)429 lb-ft (582 Nm)
GT 350R 5.2 V8 (533 hp)2016–presentGasoline533 hp (392 kW)429 lb-ft (582 Nm)
GT500 5.2 V8 (760 hp) Automatic2019–presentGasoline760 hp (559 kW)625 lb-ft (847 Nm)
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