2003 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra Technical Data

Engine

Configuration

Longitudinally mounted, 90-degree V-8, cast iron block with aluminum heads, fully counterweighted forged crankshaft

Bore x Stroke

90.2mm x 90.0mm

Displacement

4,601cc; 280 cu. in.

Compression ratio

8.5:1

Horsepower

390 @ 6,000 rpm

Torque

390 @ 3,500 rpm

Specific output

84.8 horsepower per liter

Redline

6,500 rpm (fuel shut-off occurs at 6,500 rpm)

Valvetrain

Double overhead camshafts, chain drive to exhaust cams, secondary chains from exhaust to intake cams, roller finger followers with hydraulic lash adjustment, oval-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

Ignition system

Distributorless coil-on-plug

Fuel system

Sequential electronic fuel injection

Induction system

Eaton Corporation Generation IV Roots- type supercharger with water-to-air intercooler

Boost pressure

8.0 psi maximum

Intake manifold

Cast aluminum, tuned equal-length runners

Throttle body

57mm twin bore

Mass-air sensor

90mm diameter

Exhaust manifolds

Cast iron

Exhaust system

Dual, stainless steel, 2.25-in. diameter; 3.0-in. polished exhaust tips

Drivetrain

Rear axle

8.8-in. ring gear with 3.55:1 limited-slip differential, aluminum case

Driveshaft

Aluminum, with hardened yoke, 1350 U-Joints

Transmission

TTC T-56 6-speed manual

Clutch

11.0-in. single-plate

Half-Shafts

31-spline with increased capacity

Gear

Ratio

1st

2.66

2nd

1.78

3rd

1.30

4th

1.00

5th

0.80

6th

0.63

Reverse

2.90

Final Drive

3.55

Suspension - front

Modified Macpherson strut system with gas-charged Bilstein monotube dampers and separate 600 lb./in. coil springs (500 lb./in. on convertible), 29mm tubular stabilizer bar

Suspension - rear

Multi-link independent system, cast-iron upper control arms, aluminum lower control arms, fixed toe-control tie rods, aluminum spindles, gas-charged Bilstein monotube dampers, 600 lb./in. coil springs (470 lb./in. on convertible), 26mm tubular stabilizer bar

Steering Type

Rack and pinion, power assist

Gear Ratio

15.0:1

Turns Lock-to-Lock

2.5

Turning Diameter

41.7 ft.

Brakes-front

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

Brakes-rear

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

ABS

Four-channel, four-sensor system

Wheels

17 x 9 in., five-spoke, cast aluminum-alloy, machined surface, exposed lugs, optional chrome wheel available

Tires

Goodyear Eagle F1, 275/40ZR-17

Dimensions

Wheelbase

101.3 in. (2,573mm)

Length

183.5 in. (4,661mm)

Height

Coupe 52.5 in. (1,336mm)

Convertible 52.9 in. (1,344mm)

Width

73.1 in. (1,857mm)

Track (front and rear)

60.3 in. (1,530mm)

Head room, f/r

38.1 in. / 35.5 in. (968mm / 901mm)

Leg room, f/r

41.8 in. / 29.9 in. (1,062mm / 759mm)

Curb weight

Coupe 3,665 lb. (1,662 kg)

Convertible 3,780 lb. (1,715 kg)

Fuel capacity

15.7 gallons (59.4 liters)

Weight distribution, f/r

57% / 43%

Color and Trim

Exterior

Oxford White Clearcoat, Ebony Clearcoat, Torch Red Clearcoat, Sonic Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Satin Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Mineral Grey Clearcoat Metallic, Zinc Yellow Clearcoat

Interior

Dark Charcoal with either Medium Parchment or Medium Graphite accents

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