In 1966 Shelby GT350 was the with a V8 engine that produces
289 cubic inch 306 horsepower equipped. A compressor bolt on Paxton more power
from 46% to about 360 horsepower. Openings fastback C-pillar were replaced by
plexiglass quarter windows. The side air intakes are functional and allows air
to the brakes, they kept cool stream. The hood is fiberglass, but is part way
through the year was replaced by a steel version of customer complaints of
weakness and lack of quality. The only color available was black inside. Other
furniture was 350 cap center is on seatbelts competition steering wheel, roll
bars and GT.
Customers have complained that the interior was loud. In
response, the output of the exhaust system is further proposed behind the
driver. The Wimbledon White with blue stripes was elected a popular color
scheme by most buyers. Five new exterior colors were the Raven Black, Sapphire
Blue, Ivy Green and Candy Apple Red inclusive offered this year.
Specifications
List Price in 1966 $4,428
Engine
Type V-8,iron
block, water cooled
Head Cast iron,
removable
Valves Overhead,
pushrod/rocker-actuated
Max BHP 306
@ 6,000 rpm
Max Torque 329
lbs-ft @ 4,200 rpm
Bore 4.05"
Stroke 2.87"
Displacement 289cid,
4735cc
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Induction system Single
Holley four-barrel, 715 cfm (Automatic cars had a 600 cfm Holley) Holley#
R-3259
Exhaust system Standard,
dual exhaust
Electrical system 12-volt
distributor system
Fuel consumption 13-15
mpg
Chassis
Frame Unibody, welded
Body Steel &
fiberglass
Front suspension Unequal
arms, coil springs, adjustable tube arms, anti-sway bar
Rear suspension Live
axle, mulitleaf springs, tube shocks
Tire type and size Goodyear
Blue Streak E70-15 (7.75x15)
Wheel Size 5.5x15"
(heavy duty station wagon steel rims) or 6x15" Crager Chromed rims. (The
left over 1965 models came with either the silver-painted steel rims or Cragar
mags. The standard wheel on the cars after 252 left over cars was a 14"
Magnum 500 wheel. The Hertz cars came with a chrome version of the Magnum 500.
Shelby aluminum 10-spoke wheels were optional.)
Weights and Measures
Wheelbase 108"
Front track 56"
Rear track 56"
Overall height 51.2"
Overall width 68.2"
Overall length 181.6"
Ground clearance 6.5"
Crankcase 7.5
quart
Cooling system 20 quart
Gas tank 18
gallons
Curb weight 2,940
lbs.
Weight Distribution 53/47
Clutch
Type Single dry
disc
Diameter 10.5"
Actuation Mechanical
Transmission
Type Four speed,
full syncromesh Borg Warner T-10, C4 Automatic in GT 350H
Ratios
First 2.36:1
Second 1.62:1
Third 1.20:1
Fourth 1.00:1
Brakes
Front 9.5"
Kelsey-Hayes discs
Rear 10x2.5"
drums (station wagon)
Differential
Ratios 3.89:1
Drive axles - type Enclosed,
semi-floating
Steering
Type Recirculating
ball
Turns, lock to lock 3.5
Turning circle 37'
ratio 19:1
Performance
0-30 mph 2.8
secs
0-40 mph 3.6
secs
0-50 mph 5.4
secs
0-60 mph 7.3
secs
0-70 mph 8.7
secs
0-80 mph 11.2
secs
0-100 19.0 secs
Quarter Mile 15.6
secs @ 94 mph
Top Speed 124
mph @ 7,000 rpm
3rd gear 107
mph @ 7,000 rpm
2nd gear 76
mph @ 7,000 rpm
1st gear 50
mph @ 7,000 rpm
Options:
LeMans Stripes
10 spoke Shelby aluminum wheels
Automatic Transmission
Rear Fold down seat
Detroit Locker Rear End
Paxton Supercharger
Front and Rear Grille Guards
Koni Shocks
Wood-Rimmed steering Wheel
