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Shelby Cobra 427

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 107.70 mm × 96.20 mm 4.24 in × 3.79 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 7 litre 7010 cc (427.776 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 257 km/h (160 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 332.4 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1020 kPa (147.9 psi)
Specific torque 81.17 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 876.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2286 mm
wheelbase 90 in
Length (milimeters) 3962 mm
Length (inches) 156 in
Width (milimeters) 1727 mm
Width (inches) 68 in
Height (milimeters) 1245 mm
Height (inches) 49 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1068 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2355 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 68.2 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 57.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1968 Shelby Cobra 427 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1968

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