SVT
COBRA R SPEC SHEETS
Configuration |
Longitudinally
mounted, 90-degree V8; cast-iron block; aluminum heads; forged
steel crankshaft; billet steel connecting rods; forged aluminum
pistons; McLeod aluminum flywheel |
Bore
x Stroke |
90.2mm x 105.8mm |
Displacement |
5,409cc
/ 330cid |
Compression
ratio |
9.60:1 |
Horsepower |
385
bhp @ 5700 rpm (estimated) |
Torque |
385 lb.-ft. @
4500 rpm |
Redline |
6500
rpm (6,800 rpm fuel shut-off; 7000 rpm ignition cut-off) |
Valvetrain |
Double overhead
camshafts; chain drive to exhaust cams, secondary chains from
exhaust to intake cams; roller finger followers with hydraulic
lash adjustment; ovate-wire, beehive-shaped valve springs; four
valves per cylinder |
Intake
valves |
2
per cylinder, 37mm head diameter |
Exhaust
valves |
2 per cylinder,
32mm head diameter |
Ignition
system |
Distributorless
coil-on-plug |
Fuel
system |
Sequential
electronic fuel injection |
Intake
manifold |
Cast
aluminum, tuned equal length runners |
Throttle
body |
Single oval bore |
Mass-air
sensor |
80mm |
Air
filter: |
K&N
cylindrical |
Exhaust
manifolds |
Stainless
steel short-tube headers |
Exhaust
system |
Bassani X-pipe;
production '98 Cobra catalysts; Borla mufflers and side-exit
exhausts |
Drivetrain |
Clutch |
11.0
in. single-plate |
Transmission |
Tremec T56
6-speed manual |
Gear |
Ratio |
MPH
@ redline |
1st |
2.97 |
45
mph (72 kph) |
2nd |
2.07 |
77
(124) |
3rd |
1.43 |
115
(185) |
4th |
1.00 |
150
(241) |
5th |
0.80 |
170* |
6th |
0.62 |
160* |
Reverse |
3.28 |
|
* limited by
aerodynamics
|
Driveshaft |
4-inch
aluminum |
Rear
axle: |
8.8
in. ring gear with 3.55:1 Gerodisc™hydro-mechanical
differential bushings |
Halfshafts: |
GKN
with 31-tooth splines, induction hardened |
Suspension |
Front |
Modified
MacPherson strut with gas-charged, monotube Bilstein shock;
separate 800 lb./in. Eibach spring on lower arm; 28mm tubular
stabilizer bar |
Rear |
Dual A-arm
independent with high durometer bushings; steel upper control
arm, aluminum lower control arm; fixed toe-control tie rod;
aluminum spindle; gas-charged Bilstein twin-tube shock absorber;
750 lb./in. Eibach coil spring; 26mm tubular stabilizer bar |
Steering |
Type |
Rack
and pinion, power assist |
Gear
ratio |
15.0:1 |
Turns,
lock to lock |
2.5 |
Turning
diameter |
43 ft., 7 in.
(curb-to-curb) |
Fluid
cooling: |
Air-to-oil
cooler; water-to-oil cooler integral with radiator |
Brakes |
Front |
13.0
in. (330mm) vented Brembo disc; Brembo 4-piston aluminum
caliper; Galpher pads; cooling ducts from front fascia to
Multimatic carbon-fiber heat shields |
Rear |
11.65 in. (296mm)
vented disc, single-piston caliper; Akebono pads |
ABS |
Four-channel,
four-sensor system. |
Wheels |
Wheels |
18
x 9.5 in., five-spoke cast aluminum; 20mm offset; painted
surface; exposed lugs; Cobra R emblem on center cap |
Tires |
BFGoodrich g-ForceKD,
265/40ZR-18, custom construction and compound for Cobra R;
full-size spare |
Includes |
- Supplemental
restraint system: driver and passenger airbags. Always wear
your safety belt.
- Independent
rear suspension (IRS)
- Anti-lock
brake system (ABS)
- Fuel Safe
bladder-type fuel cell
- Functional
full wrap-around front splitter and 7-inch high rear wing
- Power dome
hood
- SecuriLock™
passive anti-theft system
- Recaro seats
- Tilt steering
wheel
- 180 mph
speedometer with Cobra R emblem
- B&M
Ripper shifter with leather-wrapped shift knob
- Power
Equipment Group: Dual electric remote control mirrors, power
side windows, power door locks, power deck lid release
- Dual
illuminated visor mirrors
- Remote
keyless illuminated entry
|
Color |
Exterior |
Performance
Red |
Interior |
Dark Charcoal |
Dimensions |
Wheelbase |
101.3
in. / 2,573m |
Length |
183.5 in. /
4,661mm (without splitter) |
Height |
52.2
in. / 1,326mm |
Width |
73.1 in. /
1,857mm |
Front
Track |
59.7
in. / 1,518mm |
Rear
Track |
59.7 in. /
1,518mm |
Front
Head room |
38.1 in. / 968mm |
Front
Leg room |
41.8
in. / 1,062mm |
Curb
weight |
3,590 lb. /
1,628kg. |
Fuel
capacity |
20
gal. / 76 liters |
Weight
Distribution, f/r: |
56.5 / 43.5 |
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