Shelby Europa Specifications
© Edwin van Beurden/Wolfgang Kohrn - 2001, last update 20th Oct. 2010
This page contains information taken from original Shelby Europe Specification sheets
Special Note: According to an
interview with Claude Dubois in May 2001, there was no sales literature for the
Shelby Europas printed due to low budgets and low number of sales, however Edwin
van Beurden/NL unearthed some specification sheets including a price list. At
least something must have been available.
Claude Dubois has not yet authentified
this material, but we are going to ask him again .
| Shelby Europa
Distribution Center/ETS. Claude Dubois, 210 Rue Vanderkindere-II80
Bruxelles-Belgique -
(Former) Adress Telegr. "SHELBYCOBRA", Telephones: (02) XXXXXX ou XXXXXX - (Brussels) - |
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| Specifications of the 350 and 500 GT 1971 | ||
| Available models: | Coupe Fastback 2+2
Coupe Fastback 2+2 Coupe Fastback 2+2 Convertible 4 seater Convertible 4 seater |
350 GT (engine 5,7l V8)2
500 GT ((engine 5,7l/Special) 500 GT (engine 7 litre/V8) 350/500 GT (5,7 litre) 500 GT (7 litre) |
| Transmissions: | 4-speed manual (std) or automatic (option) | |
| Engine Specifications | ||
| Type | ccm/cid | HP at rpm/torque |
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351 Cleveland (350 GT)
351 Cleveland (500 GT) 429 Cobra Jet "Drag Pack" (500 GT) |
5,751 / 351
5,750 / 351 7,030 / 429 |
320 SAE at 5400 U/min /
55mkg/3400U/min
360 SAE/5900 U/min / 56mkg/3300 U/min 410 SAE/5400 U/min / 64mkg/3400 U/min |
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TThe engine of the 350 GT is a modified version of the
engine mounted in the Mustang. A Shelby-kit is added that improves the
carburetor and intake. The same engine in the 500 GT version has much more
important improvements and include specifically a special Shelby camshaft, a
Shelby-Mallory ignition system, a Racing Holley 780cfm carburetor and special
hydraulic lifters, that allow a rpm range up to 6000 rpm.
The 429 (7030ccm) engine, that is available on special request in the 500 GT "7 litre" version, is derived from the Ford V8 Super Cobra Jet engine and it is equipped with a special cam with long duration on the intake valve side. The valvetrain is mechanical, the rods are forged as for stock cars, (d'un vilebrequin relant-moteur?) and it has a special damper. The engine is ready to make more than 400 HP SAE with an incredible torque (64kgm at 3400U/min). Fuel consumption of this big engine is proportional very low due to the wide rpm range and typically lower number of gear changes. |
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Rear axle: Modified for heavy duty operation with a limited-slip differential and 3,25:1 ratio for up to +/- 220km/h at 5.400 U/min. Shorter or longer ratios optional. |
Steering: Power assisted steering, almost 1:1 at high speeds and servo-controlled for manoeuvres at low speed, offers a special road surface sensitivity. The special smaller diameter steering wheel improves steering as well as the special front suspension geometry (settings).
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Suspension: The front suspension is a independent wheel set-up with helicoil type springs and competition stabilizer bar. (and shock absorbers for the ferior bumps). The shocks are reinforced and can be set for different operating conditions like competition shocks. |
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Shelby Europa 350 and 500 GT 1971 vs Mustang Mach 1
1971
(Differences in equipment and options included in the base price) |
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| Shelby Europa 350/500 GT | Mustang Mach 1 V8 351 | |
| Front disc brakes | yes | yes |
| Power steering | yes | yes |
| Special rear axle | 2500 bFr | - (not included) |
| Reinforced and settable shock absorbers (rear) | 6000 bFr | - |
| Front spoiler | 3000 bFr | - |
| Rear variable spoiler | 7000 bFr | - |
| Special aluminium wheels 15x7" | 16000 bFr | - |
| High Speed Tires VR70/50 tubeless | 11600 bFr | - |
| Iode lights (route et code*) | 3000 bFr | - |
| Fog Lights (optional) | 2000 bFr | - |
| Special steering wheel | 2500 bFr | - |
| Special front suspension set-up | 500 bFr | - |
| rear window defroster | yes | yes |
| De Luxe interieur with vynil bucket seats | yes | yes |
| Tachometer/oil pressure/ammmeter | yes | yes |
| Air condition (optional) | yes | yes |
| Engine V8 351 "Shelby" 320 HP (350 GT) | 15000 bFr | - |
| Engine V8 351 "Shelby" 360HP (500 GT) | - | |
| Engine V8 429 "Shelby" 405 HP 7 litre (500 GT) | - | |
| Heating - Rear window defroster | yes | yes |
| Console with electric clock | yes | yes |
| Power windows | 10000 bFr | - |
| Racing Mirrors | yes | yes |
| Limited slip rear differential | yes | yes |
| Shelby exterieur ID kit | 5000 bFr | - |
| Total Additional Shelby Equipment (Belgium Francs) | 84100bFR | |
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The additional mounted original Shelby equipment adds a
lot of improvements related to the serial Mustangs performance in terms of road
driving, comfort and performance besides the different appearance and exterior.
The 500 GT versions, with the 5,7 litre or 7 litre engine, not only have a
special high performance engine for maximum high speed. The fact of buying a
Shelby has its own important advantages as to the individual and personal
after-sales service and spare parts, that could be otherwise not found in Europe. |
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| List price Belgium | 350.000 bFR (Shelby 350 GT) | 331.500 bFR (Mustang Mach 1 V8 351) |
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