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Epic Classic Cobra vs Daytona Coupe Battle – Video
Watch Shaun Lynn’s mighty #Shelby Cobra hunt down Joe Twymann’s Daytona Coupe for Graham Hill Trophy glory.
Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Specs:
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| Type | V-8,iron block, water cooled | ||||||||
| Head | Cast iron, removable | ||||||||
| Valves | Overhead, pushrod/rocker-actuated | ||||||||
| Max BHP | 390 @ 6,750 rpm | ||||||||
| Max Torque | 341 lbs-ft @ 4,000 rpm | ||||||||
| Bore | 4.05″ (101.6mm) | ||||||||
| Stroke | 2.87″ (72.9MM) | ||||||||
| Displacement | 289cid, 4736cc | ||||||||
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | ||||||||
| Induction system | 4 Weber 48 IDA | ||||||||
| Exhaust system | Standard, dual exhaust | ||||||||
| Electrical system | 12-volt distributor system | ||||||||
| Chassis | |||||||||
| Frame | ladder type steel tube | ||||||||
| Body | aluminum | ||||||||
| Front and rear suspension | Independent front and rear, with A-arm, transverse springs, Koni tube type adjustable shocks, anti-roll (sway) bars front and rear | ||||||||
| Tire type | Goodyear Stock Car Special | ||||||||
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| Wheels | Magnesium alloy rims, front 15.0×6.0″, rear 15.0×8.0″ | ||||||||
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| Weights and Measures | |||||||||
| Wheelbase | 90.0″ | ||||||||
| Front track | 51.5″ | ||||||||
| Rear track | 52.5″ | ||||||||
| Overall height | 49.0″ | ||||||||
| Overall width | 61.0″ | ||||||||
| Overall length | 151.5″ | ||||||||
| Crankcase | 10 quart | ||||||||
| Cooling system | 20 quart | ||||||||
| Gas tank | 35 gallons | ||||||||
| Weight Distribution | 53/47 | ||||||||
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| Clutch | |||||||||
| Type | Single dry disc | ||||||||
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| Actuation | Mechanical | ||||||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Type | Borg Worner T-10M Four speed | ||||||||
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| Steering | recirculating ball | ||||||||
| Differential | |||||||||
| Ratios | 3.09:1 | ||||||||
| Drive axles – type | Enclosed, semi-floating | ||||||||
| Steering | |||||||||
| Type | Recirculating ball, 19:1 ratio | ||||||||
| Turns, lock to lock | 2.75 | ||||||||
| Turning circle | 34 feet | ||||||||
| Performance | |||||||||
| Top Speed | 198 mph @ 7,000 rpm | ||||||||
| 3rd gear | 142 mph @ 7,000 rpm | ||||||||
| 2nd gear | 112 mph @ 7,000 rpm | ||||||||
| 1st gear | 85 mph @ 7,000 rpm | ||||||||
| 0-30 | 1.73 sec | ||||||||
| 0-40 | 2.40 sec | ||||||||
| 0-50 | 3.03 sec | ||||||||
| 0-60 | 4.01 sec | ||||||||
| 0-70 | 4.90 esc | ||||||||
| 0-80 | 5.93 sec | ||||||||
| 0-100 | 8.81 sec | ||||||||
| Quarter mile | 12.12 sec @ 112mph | ||||||||
| Estimated Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price $15,000. No cars were sold. All were built to be raced.The cars were painted in different colors for the races they participated in. The basic color was Viking Blue and Guardsman Blue. Black was also an available color. | |||||||||
| Six cars were built, only five are accounted for. The first car, CSX2287, has not surfaced. | |||||||||