1968 - Shelby - Cobra 427

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Cobra 427 1968
General Information
Make Shelby
Model Cobra 427
Production Year 1968
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2286 mm     (90 in)
Front Track 1422 mm     (56 in)
Rear Track 1422 mm     (56 in)
Length 3962 mm     (156 in)
Width 1727 mm     (68 in)
Height 1245 mm     (49 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 1068 kg     (2352,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 68,2 litre   (15 Imp gal ,  18 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 355 HP     (264,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 569 N.m     (419,9 lb.ft ,  58 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 468,1 N.m    (5400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 332,4 HP/ton    (247,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 50,6 HP/litre    (37,8 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 257 km/h   (159,7 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 rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)