The 1967 Shelby Cobra GT 500 was equipted with a 427 Tunnel port engine and included a 5 spped transmission. Most of these cars are nitrous equipted, giving them an edge over other cars.
Other Specs:
Model GT 500
List Prices 1967 $4,195
Engine
Type V-8,iron block, water cooled
Head Cast iron, removable
Valves Overhead, pushrod/rocker-actuated
Max BHP 355 @ 5,400rpm
Max Torque 420 lbs.-ft @ 3,200rpm
Bore 4.13"
Stroke 3.98"
Displacement 428cid, 7051cc
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Induction system Single Holley four-barrell, 715 cfm Holley# R-3259 (Automatic cars got a 595 cfm Holley.) (The Paxton supercharger
was offered as an option on the GT 350 only.)
(The Holley was mounted on an aluminum Cobra intake. Early cars used S2MS, later cars had S7MS. Dual Holley four-barrell, 600 cfm)
Holley# Front R-2804, Rear R-2805
Exhaust system Standard, dual exhaust
Electrical system 12-volt distributor system
Fuel consumption 13-15 mpg
Chassis
Frame Unibody, welded
Body Steel & fiberglass hood, side scoops and rear
Front suspension Unequal arms, coil springs, adjustable tube arms, anti-sway bar
Rear suspension Live axle, multi-leaf, semi-elliptical springs, tube shocks
Tire type and size Goodyear Speedway 350, ES 70-15
Wheel Size 15.6x6.5" or optional 15x7" (Even though the standard wheel was a
steel rim with a Ford/Shelby wheel cover the most common wheel was the Kelsy-Hayes steel wheels or the 10-spoke Shelby cast aluminum 15"x7".)
Weights and Measures
Wheelbase 108"
Front track 58"
Rear track 58"
Overall height 51.6"
Overall width 70.9"
Overall length 186.6"
Ground clearance 6.5"
Crankcase 5 quart
Cooling system 20 quart
Gas tank 18 gallons
Curb weight 3,360 lbs. 3,370 lbs.
Weight Distribution 53/47% 56.4/43.6%
Clutch
Type Single dry disc
Diameter 10.5"
Actuation Mechanical
Transmission
Type Four speed, full syncromesh, Ford Top Loader or optional C-4 Ford automatic Four speed, full syncromesh, Ford Top Loader
or optional C-6 Ford automatic
Ratios First 2.32:1
Second 1.69:1
Third 1.29:1
Fourth 1.00:1
Brakes Front 11.3" Kelsey-Hayes discs
Rear 10x2.5" drums
Differential
Ratios 3.89:1 4 speed
3.50:1 Automatic
3.25:1 4 speed
3.50:1 Automatic
Drive axles - type Enclosed, semi-floating
Steering
Type Power Assist Recirculating ball
Turns, lock to lock 3.5 4.75
Turning circle 37'
Ratio 16:1
Performance
0-30 mph 2.8 secs 2.8 secs
0-40 mph 3.6 secs
0-50 mph 5.6 secs
0-60 mph 7.1 secs 4.8 secs
0-70 mph 9.0 secs
0-80 mph 11.8 secs
0-100 19.03 secs
Quarter Mile 15.3 secs @ 91 mph 13.6 secs @ 106 mph
Top Speed 129 mph @ 6,100 rpm 133 mph @ 5,100 rpm
3rd gear 104 mph @ 6,500 rpm 93 mph @ 5,500 rpm
2nd gear 78 mph @ 6,500 rpm 68 mph @ 5,500 rpm
1st gear 55 mph @ 6,500 rpm 51 mph @ 5,500 rpm
Options:
LeMans Stripes
Kelsey Hays Mag Star Wheels 15x7
10 Spoke Shelby aluminum wheels
Automatic Transmission (Ford C-4) Automatic Transmission (Ford C-6)
Air Conditioning
Tinted Glass
Ford Traction-Lok Limited Slip Rear End
Detroit Locker Rear End
Paxton Supercharger
Mandatory Options:
Power Brakes
Power Steering
Air Craft Type Front Seat Shoulder Harness
Fold-down Rear Seat
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