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Here are the 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra Stats!
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
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
1st
3.37
2nd
1.99
3rd
1.33
4th
1.00
5th
0.67
Reverse
3.22
Final drive
3.27
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
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.
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
Cast aluminum, diamond-cut surface,
five-spoke, 17 x 8 in.
Tires
BFGoodrich Comp T/A ZR,
245/45ZR-17, unidirectional tread pattern
Supplemental restraint system: Driver- and
passenger-side (air bag).
Standard
Anti-Lock Brake System
Optional
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
Optional
Air-conditioning/manual control
Optional
Speed control
Optional
Front floor mats
Optional
Dual illuminated visor mirrors
Optional
Remote keyless illuminated entry
Optional
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
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
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)
0-60 mph
5.9 seconds
Quarter mile
13.99 seconds @ 101.6 mph
Top speed
152 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph
127 ft.
Braking, 80-0 mph
227 ft.
80 ft. slalom
52.1 mph
100 ft. skidpad
0.89g
EPA City
18 mpg
EPA Highway
26 mpg
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