| Competition Page | 1969 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Shelby American Class: A Model: Shelby Cobra 427 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Manufacturer ...... Ford Type .............. OHV V8 Bore & stroke ..... 4.24 x 3.79 Capacity .......... 6997 cc Head material ..... C.I. Block material .... C.I. Valve head dia: Intake .... 2.20 Exhaust ... 1.75 Carburation ....... One Holley 1.76 4 bbl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Clutch Diameter: 11.5 Gearbox No. speeds forward: 4 Ratios: Std. Alt. Alt. Alt. Alt. Alt. 1 2.32 2.32 2.22 2 1.69 1.54 1.43 3 1.29 1.19 1.19 4 1.00 1.00 1.00 5 Overdrive Make & Model: None Ratio ....... Final drive ratios: 3.09, 3.31, 3.54, 3.77, 4.09 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 90 Track dimension, front ...... 54.25 Track dimension, rear ....... 57.5 Wheel Diameter .............. 15 Rim Width ................... 7.5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BRAKES STANDARD ALTERNATE Front: 11.4 Disc Rear: 11.2 Disc ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WEIGHT & CAPACITIES Official weight: 2450 lbs Radiator cap ...... 20 Qt Oil sump cap ...... Fuel tank cap ..... 42 Gal Alt: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------