Shelby Series 1
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| Manufacturer | Shelby | |
| Production | 1998—2005 | |
| Assembly | Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Class | Muscle Car | |
| Engine(s) | 4.0L Supercharged V8 DOHC | |
| Length | 4292 mm (168.9 in) | |
| Width | 1943 mm (76.5 in) | |
| Height | 1194 mm (47.0 in) | |
| Curb weight | 1202 kg (2650 lb) | |
Shelby Series 1 was a high-performance roadster designed by automobile legend, Carroll Shelby and produced by Shelby American.
It was powered by Oldsmobile's 4.0 L L47 Aurora V8 engine. It has 320 horsepower (240 kW) and will do 0-60 mph in better than 4.5 seconds and records 12.8 in the quarter mile at 112 mph (180 km/h). Top speed is 185 mph (298 km/h)—some 15 mph (24 km/h) faster than the 427 Shelby Cobra. The 1998 car weighed 1202 kg/2650 lb.
Production ceased, and a Series 2 was attempted but never reached actual production.
One car in silver color with the middle stripe removed was awarded to 1998 Playmate of the Year, Karen McDougal by Playboy in June 1998.
The Shelby Series 1 '99 featured in the Xbox games Forza Motorsport, and Forza Motorsport 2
The Series 1 Supercharged '03 also featured in Playstation 2 game Gran Turismo 4, costing 184,630 credits.
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