| 1997 SVT/SVE 4.6 L Cobra specs (1997) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | 90-degree V8,
cast aluminum block and heads, iron cylinder liners, fully counterweighted forged crankshaft Main bearing caps: Nodular iron 6-bolt (cross-bolted) Pistons: Hypereutectic cast alloy shallow skirt with friction reducing coating on sliding surfaces Rods: Sinter-forged alloy, fracture-split big ends Crankshaft: Forged by Gerlach-Werke in Homburg-Saar, Germany DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Bore & Stroke - 90.2mm x 90.0mm Displacement - 4,601cc/280cid Compression Ratio of 9.85:1 |
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| Valve Train | Double overhead cams, 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: 2 per cylinder, 37mm head diameter Exhaust valves: 2 per cylinder, 30mm head diameter |
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| Ignition | Distributorless | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel System | Sequential electronic fuel injection | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Induction System | Intake: Equal length thin-wall cast aluminum runners, cast aluminum plenum chamber Air-mass sensor: 80mm diameter Port throttles: Electronically actuated 34mm port throttles open to secondary intake valves at 3,250 rpm |
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| Exhaust | Exhaust manifolds: Cast high-silicon, molybdenum iron, manifold type, stud and nut attachment Exhaust system: Dual, stainless steel, 2.25 in. diameter tubes |
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| Power | Horsepower (SAE net) 305 @ 5,800 RPM Torque 300 @ 4,800 RPM horsepower per liter Redline: 6,800 rpm (fuel shut-off at 7,000 rpm) |
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| Transmission | Borg-Warner T45 5-speed manual; integral clutch housing
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| Clutch | Flywheel: Nodular iron | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Rear end | 8.8 in limited-slip differential 3.27 Final drive ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Brakes | Front: 13.0 in. (330mm) vented disc PBR twin-piston caliper with embossed "COBRA" lettering. Rear: 11.65 in (296mm) vented disc single piston caliper ABS: Bosch, three-channel, four sensor system |
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| Wheels | 17 x 8 inch Cast aluminum, diamond-cut surface, five-spoke | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Tires | 245/45ZR-17 BFGoodrich Comp T/A ZR, unidirectional tread pattern | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
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| Steering | Power assist, rack and pinion Gear ratio: 14.7:1 (on center) Turns, lock to lock: 2.38 Turning diameter: 40.8 feet |
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| Emissions | Certified and street-legal. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Performance | 0-60 mph in
5.9 seconds Quarter mile in 13.99 seconds @ 101.6 mph Top Speed of 152 Mph Braking 60-0 127 ft. |
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| Dimensions | Wheelbase: 101.3 in. Length: 181.5 in. Height: 53.4 in. Width: 71.8 in. Track f/r: 60.0 in./58.7 in. Head room: 38.2 in. Leg room: 42.5 in |
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| Weight distribution f/r | 57/43% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 15.4 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 3,446 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Color and Trim | Exterior: Crystal White, Black Clearcoat, Rio Red, Pacific Green Interior: Black Cloth, Saddle Cloth, Black Leather, Saddle Leather Convertible Tops: Black or Saddle |
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| SVT Mustang Includes |
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| Changes from 1996 Model Year |
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