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1965 Shelby Cobra 427

2dr roadster 427

$69,000 MSRP
427 Sideoiler V8
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4 sec

0-60 mph

12.1 sec

@ 121 mph

Horsepower • Torque
410 hp

Power

462 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,359 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

1965 Shelby Cobra 427
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1965

Make:

Shelby

Model:

Cobra

Trim:

427

Style:

2dr roadster 427

Base Price:

$69,000

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,359 lbs

Length:

156 in.

Width:

68 in.

Height:

49 in.

Wheelbase:

90 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.5

Weight Distribution:

Front: 48.0% | Rear: 52.0%

Fuel:

35.2 gal.

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

410 hp @ 5,600 rpm

Torque:

462 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm

Engine:

427 Sideoiler V8

Displacement:

7 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

6,500 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

3.99 sec

0-60 mph:

4.3 sec

0-100 mph:

8.45 sec

60-130 mph:

9.83 sec

100-150 mph:

13.35 sec

Top Speed:

166 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

7.97 sec @ 96.7 mph

¼ mile:

12.08 sec @ 120.9 mph

½ mile:

18.83 sec @ 143.1 mph

1 mile:

30.49 sec @ 160.9 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/60ZR15

Rear Tires:

P295/50ZR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.03

Gear Ratios

1: 2.2

2: 1.64

3: 1.28

4: 1

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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