1966 Ford Mustang GT350

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