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1997 SVT Cobra Specifications

  • Engine
  • Configuration: Longitudinally mounted 90-degree V8, Cast aluminum block & heads, iron cylinder liners, fully counterweighted forged crankshaft.
  • Bore x Stroke - 90.2mm x 90.0mm
  • Displacement - 4,601cc/280cid
  • Compression Ratio - 9.85:1
  • Horsepower (SAE net) 305 @ 5,800 RPM
  • Torque - 300 @ 4,800 RPM
  • Redline - 6,800 RPM (fuel shut-off at 7,000 RPM)
  • Valvetrain - DOHC (hollow camshafts),chain drive to exhaust cams, secondary chain from exhaust to intake cams, roller finger followers with hydraulic lash adjustment, ovate-wire beehive valve springs, four valves per cylinder
  • Intake Valves - 2 per cylinder, 37mm head diameter
  • Exhaust Valves - 2 per cylinder, 30mm head diameter
  • Fuel System - Sequential electronic fuel injection
  • Intake Manifold - Tuned length thin-wall cast aluminum runners, cast aluminum plenum chamber
  • Throttle body - Twin 57mm bore throttle body, simultaneously opening
  • Air-mass sensor - 80mm diameter
  • Port throttles - Electronically actuated 34mm port throttles open secondary intake valves at 3,250 RPM
  • Exhaust Manifolds - Cast high-silicon, molybdenum iron, manifold type, stud and nut attachment.
  • Exhaust Systems - Dual, stainless steel, 2.25 in. diameter.
  • Drivetrain
  • Rear Axle - 8.8 in limited-slip differential
  • Drive Shaft - Steel, with hardened yoke
  • Transmission - Borg-Warner T45 5-speed manual; integral clutch housing.
  • Gear Ratio Speed (mph)
    1st 3.37 45
    2nd 1.99 77
    3rd 1.33 115
    4th 1.00 152
    5th 0.67  
    Reverse 3.22  
    Final drive 3.27
  • Suspension
  • Front - Modified MacPherson strut with separate spring on lower arm, 400/505 lbs./in variable-rate coil springs, 29mm stabilizer bar
  • Rear - Rigid axle, upper and lower trailing arms, two leading hydraulic links, 165/265 lbs./in. variable-rate coil springs, shock absorbers, 27mm stabilizer bar
  • Steering
  • Type - Power assist, rack and pinion
  • Gear Ratio - 14.7:1 (on center)
  • Turns, lock to lock - 2.38
  • Turning Diameter - 40.8 feet.
  • Brakes
  • Front - 13.0 in vented disc, PBR twin-piston caliper
  • Rear - 11.65 in vented disc, single caliper
  • ABS - Bosch, three-channel, four sensor system
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Wheels - Cast aluminum five spoke 17x8 in.
  • Tires - BFGoodrich Comp T/A ZR 245/45ZR-17
  • Cobra includes
  • Supplemental restraint system: driver & passenger (air bags)
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Anti-Lock Brake System
  • Actuated sport seats (4 way power for driver) with cloth/vinyl trim, cloth head restraint, and power lumbar support
  • Premium electronic AM/FM stereo cassette
  • Power Equipment Group: dual electric remote control mirrors, power side windows, power door locks, power deck lid release
  • Rear-window defroster
  • Air Conditioning / manual control
  • Speed control
  • Front floor mats
  • Dual illuminated visor mirrors
  • Remote keyless illuminated entry
  • Passive anti-theft system
  • Available Options
  • Preferred Equipment Group Package, consisting of - Leather seating surfaces, Mach 460 electronic AM/FM stereo/cassette, Compact disc player, Total Anti-Theft System(TATS)
  • Rear deck spoiler
  • California emissions system
  • High-altitude principal use
  • Color & Trim
  • Exterior - Crystal White, Black Clearcoat, Rio Red, Pacific Green Clearcoat Metallic
  • Interior - Black Cloth, Saddle Cloth, Black Leather, Saddle Leather
  • Dimensions & Capacities
  • Wheelbase - 101.3 in.
  • Length - 182.5 in.
  • Height - 53.2 in.
  • Track,F/R - 60.0 in. / 58.7 in.
  • Head Room - 38.2 in.
  • Leg Room - 41.9 in.
  • Curb Weight - 3,391 lbs. (3,531 convertible)
  • Fuel Tank - 15.4 gal
  • Weight Distribution,F/R - 57/43
  • Performance
  • 0-60 mph - 5.9 seconds
  • Quarter Mile - 13.99 seconds @ 101.6 mph
  • Top Speed - 152 Mph
  • Braking 60-0 mph - 127 ft.
  • Braking 80-0 mph - 227 ft.
  • 80 ft slalom - 52.1 mph
  • 100 ft. skidpad - 0.89g