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Cobra R Technical Data
Engine 1993   1995   2000
Configuration:   90° V8 16valve OHV   90° V8 16valve OHV   90° V8 32valve DOHC
Bore x Stroke:   4.0 in. x 3.0 in.   4.0 in. x 3.5 in.   90.2mm x 105.8mm
Displacement:   5.0 liter / 302cid   5.8 liter / 351 cid   5.4 liter / 330 cid
Compression Ratio:   9.0:1   9.0:1   9.6:1
Horsepower:   235 hp @ 4,600 rpm   300 hp @ 4800 rpm   385 hp @ 6,250 rpm
Torque:   280 lbs.-ft. @ 4000 rpm   365 lbs.-ft. @ 3750 rpm   385 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm
Redline:   6,000 rpm (fuel shut-off at 6,250 rpm)   6,000 rpm   6,500 rpm (6,800 rpm fuel shut-off 7,000 rpm ignition cut-off)
Block:   Cast Iron   Cast Iron   Cast Iron
Heads:   Cast Iron (GT-40 style)   Cast Iron (GT-40 style)   Aluminum
Crankshaft:           Forged Steel
Connecting Rods:           Billet Steel
Pistons:   Hypereutectic cast alloy   Cast Aluminum Alloy   Forged Aluminum
Flywheel:           McLeod Aluminum
Valve-train:   High lift roller camshaft, roller lifters, 1.7 roller rocker arms   High lift roller camshaft, roller lifters,
Ford/Crane 1.7 roller rocker arms
  Double overhead camshafts; chain drive to exhaust cams, secondary chains from exhaust to intake cams; roller finger followers with hydraulic lash adjustment; ovate-wire, beehive-shaped valve springs; four valves per cylinder
Intake Valves:   1 per cylinder, 1.84 in. head diameter   1 per cylinder, 1.84 in. head diameter   2 per cylinder, 37mm head diameter
Exhaust Valves:   1 per cylinder, 1.54 in. head diameter   1 per cylinder, 1.54 in. head diameter   2 per cylinder, 32mm head diameter
Ignition system   Distributor   Distributor   Distributorless coil-on-plug
Fuel System:   Sequential electronic fuel injection   Sequential electronic fuel injection EEC-IV   Sequential electronic fuel injection
Fuel Injectors:   24 lb./hour   24 lb./hour   30 lb./hour
Intake manifold   2 piece GT-40 cast aluminum   2 piece GT-40 cast aluminum   Cast aluminum, tuned equal length runners
Throttle Body:   65mm   65mm   Single oval bore
Mass-air sensor:   70mm   70mm   80mm
Air Filter:   Motorcraft   Motorcraft   K&N cylindrical
Cooling:   Heavy duty aluminum two-core   Brazed Alum. Heavy Duty 2 Row Radiator    
Exhaust manifolds:   Tubular Stainless Steel   FMS Tubular Stainless Steel   Stainless steel short-tube headers
Exhaust system   2.25 in. dual exhaust with H-pipe   2.25 in. dual exhaust with H-pipe   Bassani X-pipe; production '98 Cobra catalysts; Borla mufflers and side-exit exhausts

Drivetrain

           
Transmission:   Borg Warner T-5; 5-speed manual   Tremec TR-3550; 5-speed manual   Tremec T56; 6-speed manual
Clutch:         11.0 in. single-plate
Gear / Ratio:  
1st- 3.35 4th- 1.00
2nd- 1.99 5th- 0.68
3rd- 1.33 Rev- 3.15
 
1st- 3.27 4th- 1.00
2nd- 1.98 5th- 0.68
3rd- 1.34 Rev- 3.00
 
1st- 2.97 4th- 1.00
2nd- 2.07 5th- 0.80
3rd- 1.43 6th- 0.62
Rev- 3.28
Driveshaft:   Steel w/Hardened Yoke   Steel w/Hardened Yoke   4" Aluminum
Rear-axle:   Rigid Axle- 8.8 in. ring gear with 3.08:1   Rigid Axle- 8.8 in. ring gear with 3.27:1   IRS- 8.8 in. ring gear with 3.55:1

Suspension

           
Front:   Modified MacPherson strut design with separate spring on lower arm, Koni dual adjustable struts, 750/850 lbs./in. progressive rate coil springs, 31 mm stabilizer bar   Modified MacPherson strut with separate spring on lower arm, 700/850 lbs./in. progressive-rate coil springs, adjustable Koni struts, front-strut tower brace, 30mm stabilizer bar   Modified MacPherson strut with gas-charged, monotube Bilstein shock; separate 800 lb./in. Eibach spring on lower arm; 28mm tubular stabilizer
Rear:   Rigid axle, upper and lower trailing arms, Koni dual adjustable shocks, two leading hydraulic links, 240/360 lbs./in. progressive rate coil springs, 21mm stabilizer bar   Rigid axle, four trailing links, adjustable vertical shock absorbers and horizontal axle dampers, 200/260 lbs./in. progressive-rate coil springs, 27mm stabilizer bar   Dual A-arm independent with high durometer bushings; steel upper control arm, aluminum lower control arm; fixed toe-control tie rod; aluminum spindle; gas-charged Bilstein twin-tube shock absorber;   750 lb./in. Eibach coil spring; 26mm tubular stabilizer bar

Steering

           
Type:   Power assist Rack and Pinion   Rack and Pinion w/Power assist   Rack and Pinion, power assist
Gear ratio:   14.7:1   14.7:1   15.0:1
Turns, lock to lock:   2.2       2.5
Turning diameter:   40.8 ft.       43 ft., 7 in. (curb-to-curb)
Cooling:   Air-to-Oil Cooler   Water-to-Oil and Air-to-Oil power steering coolers   Air-to-Oil, Water-to-Oil cooler integral with Radiator

Brakes

           
Front:   13 in vented Kelsey-Hayes rotor, PBR twin-piston caliper   13.0 in. (330mm) vented disc
PBR twin-piston caliper with embossed "COBRA" lettering
  13.0 in.vented Brembo disc; Brembo 4-piston aluminum caliper; Galpher pads; cooling ducts from front fascia to Multimatic carbon-fiber heat shields
Rear:   10.5 in. vented rotor, single-piston caliper   11.65 in (296mm) vented disc
single piston caliper
  11.65 in. vented disc, single-piston caliper; Akebono pads
ABS:   N/A   Bosch, three-channel, four sensor system   Four-channel, four-sensor system.

Wheels & Tires

           
Wheels:   17 x 8 in. 6-spoke aluminum, 5-bolt   17 x 9 in. 5-spoke cast aluminum   18 x 9.5 in. 5-spoke cast aluminum
Tires:   Goodyear P245/45ZR-17 BSW   BFGoodrich Comp T/A ZR P255/45ZR-17   BFGoodrich g-ForceKD, 265/40ZR-18, custom construction & compound for Cobra R

'R' Includes

           
   
  • Supplemental Restraint System: Driver Side Air Bag
  • Gray Cloth LX Seats
  • Rear Seat Delete
  • Radio Delete
  • Air Conditioning Delete
  • Sound Deadener Delete
  • Foglights Delete
  • Manual Mirrors
  • Manual Windows
  • Strut Tower to Firewall Brace
  • Convertible Frame Bracing
  • Gloss Black Rims with polished lip and chrome center cap
  • Full-Size Spare
 
 
  • Supplemental Restraint System:
    Driver and Passenger Side Airbag
  • Front Manual Cloth Seats
  • Power Mirrors
  • Dual Illuminated Visor Mirrors
  • Rear Seat Delete
  • Sound Insulation Delete
  • Power Lock Delete
  • Air Conditioning Delete
  • Under-Hood Light Delete
  • Foglamps Delete
  • 'R Model' Specific Hood
  • 'R Model' Specific Wheel Center
  • Full-Size Spare
 
  • Supplemental restraint system: driver and passenger airbags.
  • Independent rear suspension (IRS)
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Fuel Safe bladder-type fuel cell
  • Functional full wrap-around front splitter and 7-inch high rear wing
  • Power dome hood
  • SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system
  • Recaro seats
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • 180 mph speedometer with Cobra R emblem
  • B&M Ripper shifter with leather-wrapped shift knob
  • Power Equipment Group: Dual electric remote control mirrors, power side windows, power door locks, power deck lid release
  • Dual illuminated visor mirrors
  • Remote keyless illuminated entry
  • Full-Size Spare

Colors

           
Exterior:   Vibrant Red Clearcoat   Crystal White   Performance Red
Interior:   Opal Gray Cloth   Saddle Cloth   Dark Charcoal Cloth

Dimensions

           
Wheelbase:   100.5 in.   101.3 in.   101.3 in. / 2,573m
Length:   179.6 in.   181.5 in.   183.5 in. / 4,661mm (without splitter)
Height:   51.1 in.   52.7 in.   52.2 in. / 1,326mm
Width:   69.1 in.   71.8 in.   73.1 in. / 1,857mm
Front Track:   57.9 in   60.5 in.   59.7 in. / 1,518mm
Rear Track:   57.0 in.   59.2 in.   59.7 in. / 1,518mm
Head Room:   37.0 in.   38.2 in.   38.1 in. / 968mm
Leg Room:   41.7 in.   42.6 in.   41.8 in. / 1,062mm
Curb Weight:   3,125 lb.   3,326 lb.   3,590 lb. / 1,628kg.
Fuel Capacity:   15.4 gal.   20 gal.   20 gal. / 76 liters
Weight Distribution:   57% / 43%   56% / 44%   56.5% / 43.5%

Performance

           
0 - 60mph:   5.7 seconds   5.2 seconds   4.9 seconds
1/4mile       13.8 seconds @ 102 mph   12.9 seconds @ 111 mph
Top Speed:   140 mph   152 mph   170 mph
Skidpad Rating:       0.96g   1.02g


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