Ford1968 Shelby Cobra GT500 Specs

1968 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 Specs & Performance

1968

Tech Specs Summary


7 L V8

129 mph

6.5 seconds

360 hp

10 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

8.8-17.7 ft3
lb
3,501 lbs
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
147.6 ft
45 m
Power-to-Weight
9.72 lb/hp
Power
360 hp
Torque
420 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
10 mpg
City
7.5 mpg
Highway
12.5 mpg
WLTP Low
6.7 mpg
WLTP Medium
9.2 mpg
WLTP High
11.7 mpg
WLTP Extra-High
15 mpg
Total Range
161 Miles
Tailpipe CO2
724 g/Mile

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
7 Liter
428 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
360 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
FE (428 PI)
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Bore x Stroke
4.13 x 3.98 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.04:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.84 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
45 hp
Cylinder Volume
53.3 in3
BMEP
147.9 PSI
10.2 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
8.8-17.7 ft3
Turning Radius
38.1 ft
Curb Weight
3,501 lbs
Gross Weight
4,299 lbs
Maximum Payload
798 lbs
Length
186.6 in
Width
70.9 in
Height
51.6 in
Wheelbase
108 in
Front Track
58 in
Rear Track
58 in
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2.7

Performance Rating2.6
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating1.7

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