1968 - Shelby - Cobra GT-500

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Cobra GT-500 1968
2. Cobra GT-500 1968
General Information
Make Shelby
Model Cobra GT-500
Production Year 1968
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2743 mm     (108 in)
Front Track 1476 mm     (58,1 in)
Rear Track 1476 mm     (58,1 in)
Length 4745 mm     (186,8 in)
Width 1801 mm     (70,9 in)
Height 1316 mm     (51,8 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 1563 kg     (3442,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 60,5 litre   (13,3 Imp gal ,  16 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 7010 cc     (427,78 cu in)
Bore 107,7 mm     (4,24 in)
Stroke 96,2 mm     (3,79 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,12
Unitary Capacity 876,25 cc/cylinder    (53,47 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 390 HP     (290,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 570 N.m     (420,7 lb.ft ,  58,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 514,3 N.m    (5400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 249,5 HP/ton    (186,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 55,6 HP/litre    (41,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 225 km/h   (139,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)