Shelby Series 1 0–60 Times
The Shelby Series 1 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Shelby Series 1 is the 2001 Shelby Series 1 Supercharged Roadster, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.71 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.14 seconds at 120.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Shelby Series 1 is the 1999 Shelby Series 1 Roadster, which took 4.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.80 seconds at 109.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Shelby Series 1 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.07 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.65 seconds at 113.98 mph.
Fastest Stock 0–60
4.40sec
1999 Roadster
Fastest Overall
3.71sec
2001 Supercharged Roadster · modified
Avg ¼ Mile
12.65sec
@ 114.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
4.40sec
1999 Roadster
Across 3 verified runs, the Shelby Series 1 ranges from 3.71 to 4.40 seconds 0–60, with a 4.07-second average.
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Shelby Series 1 Performance Overview
Built for a short 1999 to 2001 production run, the Shelby Series 1 was a low-volume gasoline roadster whose measured performance is documented across 3 verified tests. All recorded examples fall within that single era, tracing the model’s evolution around Oldsmobile’s L47 V8 as output ranged from 320 to 450 hp and, by the end, added supercharging. The baseline 1999 Roadster established the early benchmark with a 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds, setting the first recorded mark for the model.
By 2001, the Series 1’s performance envelope had tightened considerably. A 2001 Roadster reached 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, while the 2001 Supercharged Roadster cut that to an all-time best 3.71 seconds. Quarter-mile data followed the same pattern: the supercharged car posted the quickest run at 12.14 seconds at 120.03 mph, contributing to an overall model average of 12.65 seconds at 114 mph. With no later generation following this run, the Series 1 stands today as a compact, gasoline-only performance line defined by a narrow but clear progression from naturally aspirated to supercharged V8 output within just two model years.
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Shelby Series 1 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 tests · 2 years
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2001 Shelby Series 1
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
3.91
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.57
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
2001 Shelby Series 1 Supercharged Roadster
3.71sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.14s
¼ mi @ 120.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.71 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.14 sec
- Trap Speed
- 120.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 450 hp
- Torque
- 400 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,750 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 6.1 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Roadster
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Tuner
- Shelby
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
#02
2001 Shelby Series 1 Supercharged Roadster
4.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.00s
¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 112.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L Supercharger V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 450 hp
- Torque
- 400 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,750 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 6.1 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Roadster
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Tuner
- Shelby
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 3
How we verify Shelby Series 1 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Shelby Series 1 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Shelby Series 1 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Shelby Series 1 performance FAQs
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The quickest 2001 Shelby Series 1 on record is the Supercharged Roadster, which reaches 60 mph in 3.71 seconds. Another verified run for the same 450-hp trim recorded 4.1 seconds. Across both 2001 tests, the Series 1 shows strong sub-4.2-second 0-60 performance from its rear-wheel-drive roadster layout.
The fastest Shelby Series 1 on record is the 2001 Supercharged Roadster. Its best verified 0-60 time is 3.71 seconds, and it also holds the quickest quarter-mile result at 12.14 seconds with a 120.03-mph trap speed. That makes it the top-performing Series 1 tested across all model years.
The fastest stock Shelby Series 1 is also the fastest overall: the 2001 Supercharged Roadster. Its best verified 0-60 run is 3.71 seconds, and its best quarter-mile is 12.14 seconds at 120.03 mph. All three Shelby Series 1 tests on record are production cars, so there is no modified result ahead of it.
Across all 3 Shelby Series 1 tests on record, the average 0-60 time is 4.07 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 12.65 seconds at 114 mph. The quickest run is 3.71 seconds to 60 mph, while the slowest recorded result is 4.4 seconds from the 1999 Roadster.
The full 1999-2001 Shelby Series 1 range averages 4.07 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 verified tests. The quickest version is the 2001 Supercharged Roadster at 3.71 seconds, while output across the generation ranges from 320 to 450 hp. Quarter-mile performance averages 12.65 seconds at 114 mph.
The 2001 Shelby Series 1 Supercharged Roadster has two verified 0-60 results: 4.1 seconds and 3.71 seconds. Averaged together, that trim runs 3.91 seconds to 60 mph. Both tests are for the 450-hp, 400-lb-ft rear-wheel-drive roadster, making it the quickest and most frequently tested Series 1 trim on record.
The 1999 Shelby Series 1 Roadster recorded a 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds. That makes it the slowest of the three verified Series 1 tests, but it is still within a narrow range of the model’s 4.07-second overall average. It trails the quicker 2001 Supercharged Roadster, which dropped the benchmark to 3.71 seconds.
The Supercharged Roadster is clearly quicker. Across two tests, the Supercharged Roadster averages 3.91 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 3.71 seconds. The naturally aspirated Roadster has a recorded 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds. That gives the supercharged version a 0.49-second advantage at its best.
The best quarter-mile time recorded for a Shelby Series 1 belongs to the 2001 Supercharged Roadster. It ran 12.14 seconds at 120.03 mph, which stands as the quickest Series 1 pass on record. Across all 3 tests, the model averages 12.65 seconds in the quarter-mile at 114 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Shelby Series 1 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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