1998 SVT Cobra Factory Specifications

Engine

• Configuration: Longitudinally mounted 90-degree V8, Cast aluminum 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 - Double Overhead cams (hollow camshafts), chain drive to exhaust cams, secondary chain from exhaust 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
• Exhaust Valves - 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
• Throttle body - Twin 57mm bore throttle body, simultaneously opening
• Air-mass sensor - 80mm diameter
• Port throttles - Electronically actuated 34mm port throttles open secondary intake valves at 3,250 RPM
• Exhaust Manifolds - Cast high-silicon, molybdenum iron, manifold type, stud and nut attachment.
• Exhaust Systems - Dual, stainless steel, 2.25 in. diameter.

Drivetrain

• Rear Axle - 8.8 in limited-slip differential
• Drive Shaft - Steel, with hardened yoke
• Transmission - Borg-Warner T45 5-speed manual; integral clutch housing.
• Clutch Disc - Valeo 10.5"

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, 26mm stabilizer bar

Steering

• Type - Power assist, rack and pinion
• Gear Ratio - 14.7:1 (on center)
• Turns, lock to lock - 2.38
• Turning Diameter - 40.8 feet.

Brakes

• Front - 13.0 in. (330mm) vented disc, PBR twin-piston caliper
• Rear - 11.65 in. (296mm) vented disc, single caliper
• ABS - Three-channel, four sensor system

Wheels and Tires

• Wheels - Cast alloy. painted surface, five spoke 17x8 in.
• Tires - BFGoodrich Comp T/A ZR 245/45ZR-17, unidirectional tread pattern

Cobra Includes:

• Supplemental restraint system: driver & passenger (air bags). Always wear your safety belt, and secure children in the rear seat.
• Tilt steering wheel
• Anti-Lock Brake System
• Actuated sport seats (four way power for driver) with cloth/vinyl trim, cloth head restraint, and power lumbar support (leather only)
• Premium electronic AM/FM stereo cassette
• Compact disc player
• Power Equipment Group: power side windows, power door locks, power deck lid release, dual electric remote control mirrors
• Rear-window defroster
• Air Conditioning / manual control
• Speed control
• Front floor mats
• Dual illuminated visor mirrors
• Remote keyless illuminated entry
• Passive anti-theft system

Available Options

• Electronics and Leather Trim Group, consisting of: Leather seating surfaces; Sport buckets with power lumbar support; Mach 460 electronic AM/FM stereo/cassette; Compact disc player; Total Anti-Theft System (TATS)
• Rear deck spoiler
• California emissions system
• High-altitude principal use

Color & Trim

• Exterior - Crystal White Clearcoat, Black Clearcoat, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat, Bright Atlantic Blue Clearcoat (black interior only.) Late availability of Chrome Yellow Clearcoat(black interior only.)
• Interior - Black Cloth, Saddle Cloth, Black Leather, Saddle Leather

Dimensions & Capacities

• Wheelbase - 101.3 in./2,573mm
• Length - 182.5 in./4,636mm
• Height - 53.2 in.(53.3in.)/1,351mm(1,354mm)
• Width - 71.8in./1,824mm
• Track, F/R - 60.0 in./58.7 in.;1,524mm/1,491mm
• Head Room - 38.2 in.(38.1in.)/970mm(968mm)
• Leg Room - 41.9 in.1,064mm
• Curb Weight - 3,391 lbs.(3,531lbs.)/1,541kg(1,605kg)
• Fuel Tank - 15.4 gal/58 liters
• Weight Distribution, F/R - 57/43

Performance

• 0-60 mph - 5.9 seconds
• Quarter Mile - 13.99 seconds @ 101.6 mph
• Top Speed - 152 Mph
• Braking 60-0 mph - 127 ft.
• Braking 80-0 mph - 227 ft.
• 80 ft slalom - 52.1 mph
• 100 ft. skidpad - 0.89g