This page lists the specs for the 1969-70 Shelby Mustangs. The 1970 cars were left over 1969’s that didn’t sell. By 1969 the other car companies were offering a number of cars that competed for the Muscle Car dollars. Until 1969 there really wasn’t any competition to the Shelby Mustangs. Even Ford was no competing with Shelby by offering the Boss 302 & 429 and the Mach 1’s. 1970 was the last year Shelby American offered Shelby Mustangs. That is until many years later.
| Model | GT 350 | GT 500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| List Price | Fastback $4,434 | Fastback $4,709 | ||
| Convertible $4,753 | Convertible $5,027 | |||
| Engine | ||||
| Type | V-8, iron block, water cooled | |||
| Head | Cast iron, removable | |||
| Valves | Overhead, pushrod/rocker-actuated | |||
| Max BHP | 290 @ 4,800 rpm | 335 bhp @ 3,200rpm | ||
| Max Torque | 385 lbs-ft @ 3,200 rpm | 440 lbs-ft @ 3,400rpm | ||
| Bore | 4.00" | 4.13" | ||
| Stroke | 3.50" | 3.98" | ||
| Displacement | 351cid, 5000cc Windsor | 428cid, 7019cc | ||
| Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.6:1 | ||
| Induction system | Single Autolite four-barrel, 470 cfm Optional- Paxton Supercharger | Ram Air, single Holley four-barrell, 735 cfm | ||
| Exhaust system | Standard, dual exhaust | |||
| Electrical system | 12-volt distributor system | |||
| Fuel consumption | 12-16 mpg | 11-12 mpg | ||
| Exhaust system | Standard dual exhaust | |||
| Electrical system | 12-volt distributor ignition | |||
| Chassis | ||||
| Frame | Unibody, welded platform | |||
| Body | Steel body with fiberglass pieces | |||
| Front suspension | Unequal arms, independent coil springs, anti-sway bars, heavy duty adjustable tube shocks | |||
| Rear suspension | Hotchkiss-type, unsymmetrical, variable-rate semi-elliptical leaf springs, heavy-duty adjustable tube shocks | |||
| Tire type and size | Goodyear Super Wide-Oval E70X15 | |||
| Weights and Measures | ||||
| Wheelbase | 108" | |||
| Front track | 58.5" | |||
| Rear track | 58.5" | |||
| Overall height | 50.6" | |||
| Overall width | 71.9" | |||
| Overall length | 190.62" | |||
| Ground clearance | 6" | |||
| Crankcase | 5 quart | |||
| Cooling system | 20 quart | |||
| Gas tank | 18 gallons | |||
| Curb weight | 3,600 lbs. | 4,230 lbs. | ||
| Weight Distribution | 55/45% | 56/44% | ||
| Clutch | ||||
| Type | Single dry disc | |||
| Diameter | 10.5" | 11.5" | ||
| Actuation | Mechanical | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Type | Four speed, full syncromesh, Ford Top-loader or | |||
| C-4 automatic | C-6 automatic | |||
| Ratios Top Loader 4 speed | Wide Ratio# | Close Ratio* | ||
| First | 2.78:1 | 2.32:1 | ||
| Second | 1.93:1 | 1.69:1 | ||
| Third | 1.36:1 | 1.29:1 | ||
| Fourth | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | ||
| Reverse | 2.78:1 | 2.32:1 | ||
| #Std on GT 350 | *Std on GT 500 | |||
| Ratios Cruise-O-matic | First | 2.40:1 | 2.46:1 | |
| Second | 1.47:1 | 1.46:1 | ||
| Third | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | ||
| Reverse | 2.00:1 | 2.20:1 | ||
| Brakes | Front | 11.3" Kelsey-Hayes power assisted discs | ||
| Rear | 10x3" drums | |||
| Differential | ||||
| Ratios | 4-speed | Cruise-O-matic (Ford C6) | ||
| GT 350 | Std | 3.25:1 | 3.25:1 | |
| Optional | 3.00:1 | 3.00:1 | ||
| 3.25:1* | 3.25:1* | |||
| 3.50:1*+ | ||||
| GT 500 | Std | 3.50:1 | 3.50:1 3.00:1 |
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| Optional | 3.50:1* | 3.50:1* |
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| 3.91:1*+ | 3.91:1*+ | |||
| 4.30:1*+ | 4.30:1*+ | |||
| AC cars | 3.00:1 | 3.00:1 | ||
| *Traction Lok +not available after 4-69 |
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| Drive axles - type | Enclosed, semi-floating | |||
| Steering | ||||
| Type | Recirculating ball & nut gear, power assisted | |||
| Turns, lock to lock | 3.7 | |||
| Turning circle | 37.6' | |||
| Steering ratio | 16.0:1 | |||
| Performance | ||||
| 0-30 mph | 2.8 secs | 2.4 secs | ||
| 0-40 mph | 3.7 secs | 3.5 secs | ||
| 0-50 mph | 4.9 secs | 4.7 secs | ||
| 0-60 mph | 6.3 secs | 6.0 secs | ||
| 0-70 mph | 8.6 secs | 7.3 secs | ||
| 0-80 mph | 10.6 secs | 9.0 secs | ||
| 0-100 mph | 17.1 secs | 13.9 secs | ||
| Quarter Mile | 14.94 secs @ 94 mph | 17.0 @ 102 mph | ||
| Top Speed | 119 mph @ 6,100 rpm | 115 mph @ 5,100 rpm | ||
| 3rd gear | 92 mph @ 6,500 rpm | 106 mph @ 5,500 rpm | ||
| 2nd gear | 70 mph @ 6,500 rpm | 70 mph @ 5,500 rpm | ||
| 1st gear | 51 @ 6,500 rpm | 40 mph @ 5,500 rpm | ||
| Options: | ||||
| Automatic Transmission (Ford FMX) | Automatic Transmission (Ford C6) | |||
| Close ratio 4-speed | ||||
| Air Conditioning | ||||
| Tinted Glass | ||||
| Fold Down Rear Seat (fastback ONLY) | ||||
| F60X15 Polyglass GT Tires | ||||
| Tilt Away Steering | ||||
| Intermittment Windshield Wipers | ||||
| Power Ventilation | ||||
| Heavy Duty Battery | ||||
| Ford Traction-Lok Limited Slip Rear End | ||||
| Mandatory Options: | ||||
| Power Steering | ||||
| Power Brakes | ||||
| Air Craft Type Shoulder Harness, front seat only | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||