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1968 Ford Shelby I Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Ford Shelby Coupe 1968, 1969, 1970

What is the body type, Ford Shelby I?Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How much power, Ford Shelby Coupe 1968 Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp) Automatic?365 Hp, 569 Nm
419.67 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Ford Shelby Coupe 1968 Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp) Automatic?7.0 l
6997 cm3
426.98 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1968 Ford Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Ford Shelby I Coupe 1968 Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1968 Ford Shelby Coupe?4740 mm
186.61 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1968 Ford Shelby Coupe?1801 mm
70.91 in.
What is the curb weight, 1968 Ford Shelby I Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp) Automatic?1575 kg
3472.28 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1968 Ford Shelby I Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Ford Shelby I Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp) Automatic 1968, 1969, 1970 Specs

General information
BrandFord
Model Shelby
Generation Shelby I
Modification (Engine) Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1968 year
End of production 1970 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 4.3 kg/Hp, 231.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 2.8 kg/Nm, 361.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 365 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 52.2 Hp/l
Torque 569 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 419.67 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 10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1575 kg 3472.28 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 brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum