1968 Shelby Cobra GT-500 specifications

1968 Shelby Cobra GT-500 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front) 1476 mm 58.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1476 mm 58.1 inches
Length 4745 mm 186.8 inches
Width 1801 mm 70.9 inches
Height 1316 mm 51.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1563 kg 3446 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60.5 litres 13.3 [16] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 7 litre
7010 cc
(427.776 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 107.7 × 96.2 mm
4.24 × 3.79 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
395 PS (390 bhp) (291 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
570 Nm (420 ft·lb) (58.1 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
41.5 kW/litre
56.4 ps/litre
55.6 bhp/litre
0.91 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
81.31 Nm/litre
0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1021.8 kPa (148.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 876.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
252.99 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.25 PS/kg
186.07 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 kW/kg
249.52 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.25 bhp/kg
0.11 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.37 kg/kW
8.98 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID4939
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 57.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Shelby Cobra GT-500 added 1999-12-29.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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