AustinSVT :: 1996-2001 Cobra

1996-2001 Cobra Technical Data

(This data is similar for '97 - '99)

Engine

1996

2001

Configuration:

90° V8 32valve DOHC

Bore x Stroke:

90.2mm x 90.0mm

Displacement:

4,601cc/280cid

Compression Ratio:

9.85:1

Horsepower:

305 hp @ 5,800 rpm

320 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

300 lb./ft. @ 4800 rpm

317 lb. /ft. @ 4,750 rpm

Redline:

6,800 rpm (fuel shutoff at 7,000 rpm)

6,800 rpm (fuel shut-off at 7,000 rpm)

Block:

Cast Aluminum

Heads:

Cast Aluminum

Crankshaft:

Counterweighted Forged

Valvetrain:

Double Overhead Cams, chain drive to exhaust cams, secondary chain from exhaust to intake cams, roller finger followers with hydraulic lash adjustment, oval-wire beehive valve springs, four valves per cylinder

Double overhead cams, chain drive to exhaust cams, secondary chain from exhaust to intake cams, roller finger followers with hydraulic lash adjustment, oval-wire beehive valve springs, four valves per cylinder

Intake Valves:

2 per cylinder, 37mm head diameter

Exhaust Valves:

2 per cylinder, 30mm head diameter

Ignition system

Distributor less coil-on-plug

Fuel System:

Sequential electronic fuel injection

Intake manifold

Tuned length thin-wall cast aluminum runners, cast aluminum plenum chamber

Cast aluminum, tuned equal length runners

Throttle Body:

57mm twin bore

Mass-air sensor:

80mm

Port Throttles:

Eletronically actuated 34mm port throttles open to secondary intake valves at 3,250 rpm

Electronically actuated 34mm port throttles open to secondary intake valves at 3,250 rpm

Exhaust manifolds:

Cast high-silicon, molybdenum iron, manifold type, stud and nut attachment

Cast iron

Exhaust system

Dual, stainless steel, 2.25 in. diameter tubes

Dual, stainless steel, 2.25-inch diameter, 3.0 inch polished exhaust tips

Drivetrain

Transmission:

Borg-Warner T45 5-speed manual

Tremec 3650 - 5-speed manual

Gear / Ratio:

1st- 3.37	4th- 1.00
2nd- 1.99	5th- 0.67
3rd- 1.33	Rev- 3.22

1st- 3.37	4th- 1.00
2nd- 1.99	5th- 0.67
3rd- 1.33	Rev- 3.22

Driveshaft:

Steel w/Hardened Yoke

Rear-axle:

Rigid Axle- 8.8 in. ring gear with 3.27:1

IRS- 8.8 in. ring gear with 3.27:1

Suspension

Front:

Modified MacPherson strut, with seperate spring on lower arm, 400/505 lbs./in. variable-rate coil springs, 29mm stabilizer bar

Modified gas-charged MacPherson strut, with separate 500 lbs./in. spring on lower arm, 28mm tubular 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

Multi-link independent, steel upper control arm, aluminum lower control arm, fixed toe-control tie rod, aluminum spindle, gas-charged tubular shock absorber, 470 lbs./in. coil spring, 26mm tubular stabilizer bar

Steering

Type:

Power assist Rack and Pinion

Rack and Pinion w/Power assist

Gear ratio:

14.7:1

15.0:1

Turns, lock to lock:

2.38

2.5

Turning diameter:

40.8 ft.

37.9 ft.

Brakes

Front:

13.0 in. (330mm) vented disk, PBR twin-piston caliper

13.0 in. (330mm) vented Brembo disc, PBR twin-piston caliper

Rear:

11.65 in. (296mm) vented disk, single-piston caliper

11.65 in. (296mm) vented disc, single-piston caliper

ABS:

Bosch, three-channel, four-sensor system

Four channel, four sensor system. Linked to all-speed traction control

Wheels & Tires

Wheels:

Cast aluminum, diamond-cut surface, 5-spoke, 17x8 in.

17 x 8 in., five spoke, forged aluminum-alloy, painted surface, exposed lugs

Tires:

BFGoodrich Comp T/A ZR, 245/45ZR-17

BFGoodrich , Comp T/A, 245/45ZR-17

Cobra Includes

Supplemental restraint system: Driver- and passenger-side (air-bag)
Tilt steering wheel
Anti-Lock Brake System
Articulated sport seats (four-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 electronic 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

Supplemental restraint system: driver and passenger airbags.
Independent rear suspension (IRS)
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
All-speed traction control
SecuriLoc passive anti-theft system
Articulated front sport seats (standard six-way power for driver) with leather seating surfaces and power lumbar support
Tilt steering wheel
MACH 460 , electronic AM/FM stereo cassette and CD player
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

Colors

Exterior:

Crystal White, Black, Laser Red, Mystic

Crystal White, Ebony, Laser Red, Medium Atlantic Blue, Silver Metallic, Zinc Yellow, Mineral Grey

Interior:

Black Cloth, Saddle Cloth, Black Leather, Saddle Leather

Dark Charcoal, Medium Parchment Leathers

Dimensions

Wheelbase:

101.3 in./ 2,573mm

Length:

182.5 in./4,636mm

183.5 in. / 4,661mm

Height:

53.2 in. / 1,351mm

Width:

71.8 in./1,824mm

73.1 in./1,857mm

Front Track:

60.0 in. / 1,524mm

59.9 in. / 1,521mm

Rear Track:

58.7 in. / 1,491mm

59.9 in. / 1,521mm

Head Room:

38.2 in. / 970mm

38.1 in. / 968mm

Leg Room:

41.9 in. / 1,064mm

41.8 in. / 1,062mm

Curb Weight:

3,391 lbs. / 1,541kg

3,430 lbs. / 1,557 kg

Fuel Capacity:

15.4 gal./58 liters

15.7 gal. / 59.4 liters

Weight Distribution:

57% / 43%

55.55% / 44.45%

Performance

0 - 60mph:

5.7 seconds

5.4 seconds

1/4mile

13.99 seconds @ 101.6 mph

13.8 seconds @ 102 mph

Top Speed:

152 mph

150 mph

Skidpad Rating:

0.89g

0.90g