1997 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra Specs
ENGINE
Configuration: Longitudinally mounted 90-degree V8,
Cast aluminim 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 exaust cams, secondary
chains from exause 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
Exaust Vlaves: 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
Throtle body: Twin 57mm bore throttle body,
simultaneously opening.
Air-mass sensor: 80mm diameter
Port throttles: Electronicaly actuated 34mm port
throttes open secondary intake valves
at 3,250 RPM
Exaust Manifolds: Cast high-silicon, molybdenum iorn,
manifold type, stud and nut attachment.
Exaust Systems: Dual, stainless steel, 2.25 in. diameter.
DRIVE TRAIN
Rear Axle: 8.8 in limited-slip differential.
Drive Shaft: Steel, with hardend yoke
Transmission: Borg-Warner T45 5-speed manual;
intergal clutch housing.
Gear Ratio Max Speed (mph)
1st 3.37 45
2nd 1.99 77
3rd 1.33 115
4th 1.00 152
5th 0.67 Not Given
Reverse 3.22 Not Given
Final drive ratio: 3.27
SUSPENSION
Front: Modified MacPherson strut with seprate
spring on lower arm, 400/505 lbs/in varriable-
rate coil springs, 29mm stabilizer bar.
Rear: Rigid axle, upper and lower trailing arms,
two leading hydraulic links, 165/265 lbs/in
varriable-rate coil springs, shock absorbers,
27mm stabilizer bar.
STEERING
Type: Power assist, rack and pnion
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-pistion caliper
Rear: 11.65 in vented disc, single caliper
ABS: Bosch, three-channel, four sensor system.
WHEELS & TIRES
Wheels: Cast aluminum five spoke 17x8 in.
Tires: BFGoodrich Comp T/A ZR 245/45ZR-17
COBRA INCLUDES
Suplemental retraint system: driver & passanger air bags
Tilt steering wheel
ABS
Actuated sport seats (4 way power for driver)
Premium electronic AM/FM sterio casette
Power equp. group: mirrios, windows, door locks, trunk release
Rear-window defogger
AC
Speed controll
Front floor mats
Remote key-less entry
Passive ant-theft system
COLOR & TRIM
Exterior: Crystal White, Black Clearcoat, Rio Red,
Pacific Green Clearcoat Metalic.
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 60.0in / 58.7 in
Head Room: 38.2 in
Leg Room 41.9 in
Curb Weight: 3,391 lbs (3,531 convertable)
Fuel Tank: 15.4 gal
Weight Dist., F/R 57%/43%
PERFORAMNCE
0-60 Mph 5.9 seconds
1/4 Mile 13.99 seconds @ 101.6
Top Speed 152 Mph
Breaking 60-0 mph 127 ft.
Breaking 80-0 mph 227 ft.
80 ft slalom 52.1 mph
100 ft. skidpad 0.89g