Specifications: Ford Shelby I Cobra GT 500KR 7.0 V8 (406 Hp) Automatic 1968, 1969, 1970

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Ford Shelby I Cobra GT 500KR 7.0 V8 (406 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Ford
Model Shelby
Generation Shelby I
Modification (Engine) Cobra GT 500KR 7.0 V8 (406 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1968 year
End of production 1970 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
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
Engine specs
Power 406 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 58 Hp/l
Torque 624 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
460.24 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 11.6:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1608 kg
3545.03 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 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum

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