Compare: Ford Shelby 1968 Cabriolet 254 Hp

General information

Brand

Ford

Model

Shelby

Generation

Shelby I Cabrio

Modification (Engine)

Cobra GT 350 5.0 V8 (254 Hp)

Start of production

1968

End of production

1970

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

5.9 kg/Hp, 168.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.6 kg/Nm, 278 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

254 Hp @ 4800 rpm.

Power per litre

51.4 Hp/l

Torque

420 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

4942 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

101.6 mm

Piston Stroke

76.2 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1511 kg

Fuel tank capacity

64 l

Dimensions

Length

4740 mm

Width

1801 mm

Height

1306 mm

Wheelbase

2743 mm

Front track

1476 mm

Rear (Back) track

1476 mm

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

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum