Shelby Series 1

Infobox Automobile
name = Shelby Series 1


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manufacturer = Carroll Shelby International
production = 1998—2005
assembly = Las Vegas, Nevada
class = Muscle Car
engine = 4.0L V8 DOHC 4 valves/cylinder
length = 4292 mm (168.9 in)
width = 1943 mm (76.5 in)
height = 1194 mm (47.0 in)
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 convert|320|hp and will do 0-60 mph in better than 4.5 seconds and records 12.8 in the quarter mile at convert|112|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on. Top speed is convert|185|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on—some convert|15|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on 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.

References

* [http://www.fantasycars.com/derek/cars/series1.html Fantasycars.com]
* [http://www.supercarsite.net/shelby/series-1/1998 Supercars Site]