Shapely Exterior
The Ford Shelby GR-1 is a sinewy, athletic design with a long hood that blends seamlessly into the teardrop-shaped cabin with a fastback roofline and falling upper fender line. The car looks as if it is in motion, even when it is standing still.
The optimized wheel arches and compact overhangs define the striking stance while the strong shoulder line and smooth, taut surfaces express the car's graceful yet athletic nature. The polished aluminum body panels further express the highly sculptured surfaces and define the emotional proportions in dramatic fashion.
The front corners of the Shelby GR-1 are dominated by substantial front wheel wells housing 19-inch wheels and tires and trapezoidal High Intensity Solid State (HISS) headlamps that float above the wheel arches. This highly technical lighting package provides powerful illumination in a very compact package, allowing freedom of design without sacrificing nighttime driving visibility.
In the rear, a distinctive Kamm tail tapers to improve wind drag and features integrated transmission cooler outlets and a ground-effects venturi. It is further defined by a strong concave section and bold vertical taillamps.
2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept Specifications
| Chassis | |
| Brakes F/R: | ABS, vented disc/vented disc |
| Tires F-R: | 275/40 - 345/35 R19 |
| Engine | |
| Type: | V10 |
| Displacement cu in (cc): | 390 (6400) |
| Power bhp (kW) at RPM: | 605(451) / 6750 |
| Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: | 501(679) / 5550 |
| Redline at RPM: | 7500 |
| Exterior | |
| Length × Width × Height in: | 173.7 × 74.6 × 46 |
| Weight lb (kg): | 3900 (1771) |
| Performance | |
| Acceleration 0-62 mph s: | <4.0 |
| Top Speed mph (km/h): | n.a. |
| Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): | n.a. |
