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Specs of Ford Shelby I Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp) /1968, 1969, 1970/

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Key specs

Ford Shelby I Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp) /Coupe 1968 - 1970/

What is the body type of Ford Shelby I?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the power output of Ford Shelby Coupe 1968 Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp)?
365 Hp, 569 Nm
420 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Ford Shelby Coupe 1968 Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp)?
7.0 l
6997 cm3
426.98 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1968 Ford Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp)?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Ford Shelby I Coupe 1968 Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1968 Ford Shelby Coupe?
4740 mm
186.61 in.
What is the width of 1968 Ford Shelby Coupe?
1801 mm
70.91 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1968 Ford Shelby I Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp)?
1563 kg
3446 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1968 Ford Shelby I Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp)
Start of production
1968
End of production
1970
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio
4.3 kg/Hp, 233.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
2.7 kg/Nm, 364 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
365 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre
52.2 Hp/l
Torque
569 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 420 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
6997 cm3 426.98 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
104.9 mm 4.13 in.
Piston Stroke
101.19 mm 3.98 in.
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1563 kg 3446 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4740 mm 186.61 in.
Width
1801 mm 70.91 in.
Width with mirrors folded
1306 mm 51.42 in.
Wheelbase
2743 mm 107.99 in.
Front track
1476 mm 58.11 in.
Rear (Back) track
1476 mm 58.11 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.47
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.6 m 38.06 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum