Compare: Ford Shelby 1968 Coupe 406 Hp

General information

Brand

Ford

Model

Shelby

Generation

Shelby I

Modification (Engine)

Cobra GT 500KR 7.0 V8 (406 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1968

End of production

1970

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

4 kg/Hp, 252.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

2.6 kg/Nm, 388.1 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

406 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

58 Hp/l

Torque

624 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

6997 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

104.9 mm

Piston Stroke

101.19 mm

Compression ratio

11.6

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1608 kg

Fuel tank capacity

64 l

Dimensions

Length

4740 mm

Width

1801 mm

Width with mirrors folded

1306 mm

Wheelbase

2743 mm

Front track

1476 mm

Rear (Back) track

1476 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.47

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.6 m

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

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum