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Shelby American
GLHS (Omni-based) (1986)
Shelby-converted (Whittier) last 500 black Omni GLH Turbos: intercooler, 175 hp
Still being researched: identification guide, full specifications. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.
Contents
01Overview
At a glance
- Built
- 500 Built
- Years
- 1986
- Engine
- Not yet verified
- Power
- 130 kW / 177 PSFactory: 175 hp · converted
- Top speed
- 209 km/hFactory: 130 mph · converted
- Body
- Not yet verified
- Designer
- Not yet verified
- In this archive
- Not yet verified
- Surviving
- 288 (registry reported)
Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.
Why it matters
The GLHS (Goes Like Hell S) was the first Dodge Omni to be reworked as a full Shelby model, with the turbo four lifted from 146 hp to 175 hp and a performance suspension. It was limited to 500 black cars.
How rare is it?
Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.
Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.
02Production & history
Production
Every figure says what it counts.
| What is counted | Figure | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total model productioncars voluntarily entered in the Shelby Registry list for the 1986 GLHS (58% of the registry's production figure); a registration count that includes entries reported totalled or destroyed, not a survivor census | 2883 | Surviving examples | Registry reported |
| Total model productiontotal production | 5001,2 | Factory production | Independently researched |
Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.
History
Shelby bought the last 500 black 1986 GLH Turbos from Dodge and had them shipped to his plant in Whittier, California. There they received an air-to-air intercooler, a different turbo, a special intake manifold, larger injectors and throttle body, which raised boost from 9 to 12 psi. Suspension work added Koni adjustable struts and shocks, more negative front camber and slightly more rear toe-in. Inside, the speedometer carried an overlay reading to 135 mph and a numbered Shelby badge replaced the Omni badge.
Variants
How each version differs from the standard GLHS (Omni-based) (1986).
No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
03Specifications
Technical specifications
Engine
| Engine family | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Engine code | Not yet verified |
| Layout | Not yet verified |
| Displacement | Not yet verified |
| Bore | Not yet verified |
| Stroke | Not yet verified |
| Compression ratio | Not yet verified |
| Fuel system | Not yet verified |
| Induction | Turbocharged with air-to-air intercooler, 12 psi boost1 Registry reported |
| Power | 130 kW / 177 PSFactory: 175 hp · converted1 Registry reportedBase GLH Turbo is quoted at 146 HP on the same page. |
| Power at | Not yet verified |
| Torque | 237 NmFactory: 175 lb-ft · converted1 Registry reported |
Transmission & drivetrain
| Gearbox | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Gears | Not yet verified |
| Driven wheels | Not yet verified |
Chassis, body & dimensions
| Chassis | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Koni adjustable struts, added negative camber1 Registry reported |
| Rear suspension | Not yet verified |
| Brakes | Not yet verified |
| Steering | Not yet verified |
| Body construction | Not yet verified |
| Wheelbase | Not yet verified |
| Length | Not yet verified |
| Width | Not yet verified |
| Height | Not yet verified |
| Front track | Not yet verified |
| Rear track | Not yet verified |
| Kerb weight | Not yet verified |
| Dry weight | Not yet verified |
Performance
| Maximum speed | 209 km/hFactory: 130 mph · converted1 Registry reported |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Not yet verified |
| 0–60 mph | 6.5 s1 Registry reported |
| Standing ¼ mile | 14.8 s1 Registry reported |
| Fuel tank | Not yet verified |
“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.
04Colours & options
Factory colours & interiors
Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Factory options & codes
Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
05Individual cars
Chassis register
Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Competition history
Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Auction & sale history
Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
See one in person
Museums where an example of this car can be seen.
No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
06Reference
Identification guide
How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Sources
Each number links to the exact facts it supports.
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1
1986 GLHS Level B Shelby Registry (shelbyregistry.com)
- He bought the last 500 black 1986 GLH Turbos
- air-to-air intercooler ... boost from 9-psi to 12-psi
- 175HP and 175lb-ft of torque
- Koni adjustable struts/shocks
- top speed: 130 MPH
- 0-60: 6.5 seconds
- Quarter mile: 14.8
- 2
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3
1986 GLHS registered cars Level B Shelby Registry (shelbyregistry.com)
- 288 registered (58%)
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