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To: Hillarys Gate Cult

The ultimate Dodge Omni was the Carroll Shelby-modified Omni GLH. The original name, “Coyote”, was rejected, and Shelby’s choice, the initials GLH, which stood for “Goes Like Hell”, were taken instead.[2] 1984 was the first year of the GLH, which carried over most of the modifications that had been made the previous year to the Shelby Charger. 1985 was the debut of the real GLH model with the turbocharged engine option. This engine, at low boost (7.2 PSi) coupled with the car’s very low weight (as low as 2,200 lb (1,000 kg)), earned this car its name. The car carried over into 1986 unchanged aside from the addition of a hatch-mounted third tail light, and production was stopped. The final 500 GLH cars were sold to Shelby, who used them as the basis for the 1986 Shelby GLHS (”Goes Like Hell Sm’more”). These cars were modified by Carroll and sold as Shelbys. With 175 horsepower (130 kW) and 175 lb·ft (237 N·m). of torque, the Shelby modified 2.2 raised boost to 12 psi (0.83 bar) with a larger turbocharger and added a front-mounted intercooler. 205/50R15 Eagle GT Gatorbacks mounted on Shelby Centurian wheels, Koni adjustable struts and shocks and 1” shorter rear springs rounded out the performance modifications.


57 posted on 05/12/2012 4:53:58 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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59 posted on 05/12/2012 4:55:13 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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