Ford1968 Shelby Cobra GT350 Specs

1968 Ford Shelby Cobra GT350 Specs & Performance

1968

Tech Specs Summary


4.9 L V8

118 mph

7.8 seconds

250 hp

11.7 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

5.3 ft3
lb
3,393 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
7.8 seconds
0-60 mph
7.5 seconds
0-100 mph
20.5 seconds
62-0 mph
147.6 ft
45 m
Power-to-Weight
13.58 lb/hp
Power
250 hp
Torque
310 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
11.7 mpg
Total Range
187 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
4.9 Liter
302 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
250 hp @ 4,800 RPM
253 ps @ 4,800 RPM
Peak Torque
310 lb·ft @ 2,800 RPM
420 N·m @ 2,800 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
Windsor (J-Code)
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Bore x Stroke
4 x 3 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.33:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.84 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
31 hp
Cylinder Volume
37.7 in3
BMEP
154.7 PSI
10.7 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Sports Fastback
Door Count
2
Seat Count
4
Luggage Space
5.3 ft3
Turning Radius
38.1 ft
Curb Weight
3,393 lbs
Gross Weight
4,079 lbs
Maximum Payload
686 lbs
Length
186.6 in
Width
70.9 in
Height
51.6 in
Wheelbase
108 in
Front Track
58 in
Rear Track
58 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.3

Performance Rating2.2
Environment Rating1.2
Practicality Rating1.4

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

Similar Cars

Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 V8
(1969 - 1970)
...1 351 V8
Ford Mondeo ST / QS 220
(2002 - 2007)
.../ QS 220
Opel Vectra GTS 2.8 V6 Turbo 230
(2005 - 2007)
...Turbo 230
Renault Safrane RXE Bi-Turbo
(1994 - 1996)
...Bi-Turbo
Renault R25 V6 Turbo
(1990 - 1991)
...V6 Turbo
Renault Laguna 2.0 16v Turbo 204
(2005 - 2008)
...Turbo 204
✚ Show More

1968 Ford Shelby Cobra GT350 Rankings

Hide