Ford1968 Shelby Cobra GT500 Specs

1968 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 Specifications & Performance

1968

Tech Specs Summary


7 L V8

129 mph

6.5 seconds

360 BHP

12 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

250-500 L
kg
1,588 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
129 mph
0-62 mph
6.5 seconds
0-60 mph
6.3 seconds
0-100 mph
14.5 seconds
0-124 mph
24.2 seconds
62-0 mph
45 m
147.6 ft
Power-to-Weight
227 BHP/Tonne
Power
360 BHP
Torque
420 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
12 mpg
Urban
9 mpg
Extra Urban
15 mpg
WLTP Low
8 mpg
WLTP Medium
11 mpg
WLTP High
14 mpg
WLTP Extra-High
18 mpg
Total Range
161 Miles
CO2 Emissions
450 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
7 Litre
7,014 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
360 BHP @ 5,400 RPM
365 ps @ 5,400 RPM
Peak Torque
420 lb·ft @ 3,200 RPM
569 N·m @ 3,200 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
FE (428 PI)
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Bore x Stroke
104.9 x 101.1 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.04:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
51 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
45 BHP
Unitary Capacity
874 cc
BMEP
10.2 Bar
147.9 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
3 Gears
Tyre Sizes
70/15R0
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Fastback
Doors
2
Seats
4
Cargo Space
250-500 L
Turning Circle
11.6 m
Kerb Weight
1,588 kg
Gross Weight
1,950 kg
Maximum Payload
362 kg
Length
4,740 mm
Width
1,801 mm
Height
1,311 mm
Wheelbase
2,743 mm
Front Track
1,473 mm
Rear Track
1,473 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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2.7

Performance Rating2.6
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating1.7

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