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Ford Shelby I Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp) 1968, 1969, 1970
Ford Shelby I Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp) 1968, 1969, 1970
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General information

Name

Ford Shelby I Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp) 1968, 1969, 1970

Brand

Ford
Model

Shelby
Generation

Shelby I
Year of production

1968

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

Cobra GT 500 7.0 V8 (365 Hp)

Power

365 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

569 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
365 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre
52.2 Hp/l
Torque
569 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine displacement
6997 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
104.9 mm
Piston stroke
101.19 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1563 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

64 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4740 mm

Width (mm)

1801 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2743 mm

Front track (mm)

1476 mm

Rear track (mm)

1476 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.6 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Technology and Operation