1998 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra Technical Data

Engine
Configuration Longitudinally mounted, 90-degree V8, cast aluminum block and 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 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque 300 lb. /ft. @ 4,800 rpm
Redline 6,800 rpm (fuel shut-off at 7,000 rpm)
Valvetrain Double overhead cams, 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
Mass-air sensor 80mm diameter
Port throttles 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
Exhaust system Dual, stainless steel, 2.25 in. diameter tubes with minimal bends and 2.75 in. tips
Drivetrain
Rear axle 8.8 in. limited-slip differential
Driveshaft Steel, with hardened yoke
Transmission Borg-Warner T45 5-speed manual; integral clutch housing
Gear Ratio Speed
1st 3.37 45 mph (72 kph)
2nd 1.99 77 (124)
3rd 1.33 115 (185)
4th 1.00 156 (250)
5th 0.67
Reverse 3.22
Final drive 3.27
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
Steering
Type Power assist, rack and pinion
Gear ratio 14:7.1 (on center)
Turns, lock to lock 2.38
Turning diameter 40 ft. 8 in.
Brakes
Front 13.0 in. (330mm) vented disc PBR, twin-piston caliper
Rear 11.65 in. (296mm) vented disc, single-piston caliper
ABS Bosch, three-channel, four-sensor system
Wheels and Tires
Wheels Cast aluminum, diamond-cut surface, five-spoke, 17 x 8 in.
Tires BFGoodrich Comp T/A ZR, 245/45ZR-17, unidirectional tread pattern
SVT Cobra Includes
Supplemental restraint system: Driver- and passenger-side (air bag). Always wear your seat belt. Standard
Anti-Lock Brake System Standard
Articulated sport seats (four-way power for driver) with cloth/vinyl trim, cloth head restraint, and power lumbar support Optional
Premium electronic AM/FM stereo cassette Optional
Power Equipment Group: Dual electric remote control mirrors, power side windows, power door locks, power deck lid release Optional
Rear window defroster Standard
Air-conditioning/manual control Standard
Speed control Standard
Front floor mats Standard
Dual illuminated visor mirrors Standard
Remote keyless illuminated entry Standard
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; Total Anti-Theft System (TATS)
Rear deck spoiler
California emissions system
High-altitude principal use
Colors and Trim
Exterior Crystal White Clearcoat, Black Clearcoat, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat, Bright Atlantic Blue Clearcoat (black interior only). Late availability of Canary 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. (53.3 in.)/1,351mm (1,354mm)
Width 71.8 in./1,824mm
Track, F/R 60.0 in./58.7 in.; 1,524mm/1,491mm
Head Room 38.2 in. (38.1 in.)/970mm (968mm)
Leg Room 41.9 in./1,064mm
Curb Weight 3,391 lbs.(3,531 lbs.)/1,541kg (1,605kg)
Fuel Tank 15.4 gal./58 liters
Weight Distribution, F/R, % 57/43
(Numbers in parentheses are for Convertible)
Performance
0-60 mph 5.5 seconds
Quarter mile 13.9 seconds @ 101.6 mph
Top speed 156 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 127 ft.
Braking, 80-0 mph 227 ft.
80 ft. slalom 52.1 mph
100 ft. skidpad 0.89g
Fuel Economy
EPA City 18 mpg
EPA Highway 26 mpg