These are standard specifications for the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Ford unit
Chassis # CSX3176
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Chassis # CSX 3104
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Chassis # CSX 3125
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Chassis # CSX 3002
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Chassis # CSX 3198R
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Chassis # SFM5S342
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on tubular steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1965 - 1968 |
| Price : | $8,000 |
| Weight : | 2345 lbs | 1063.674 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 4.2 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 12.5 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 165 mph | 265.485 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6991 cc | 426.6 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque : | 480 Ft-Lbs (651 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 101 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
4 Manual Ford unit
Production Figures
| 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 | |
| Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 350 |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
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Chassis # CSX 3021
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Chassis # CSX3014
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Chassis # CSX3195
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Chassis # CSX2196
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Chassis # CSX 3178
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Chassis # CSX3108
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Chassis # CSX4007R
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Chassis # CSX3016
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Chassis # CSX3018
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.0 in | 3962 mm. |
| Width : | 68.0 in | 1727 mm. |
| Height : | 49.0 in | 1245 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.0 in | 2286 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Competition Prototype Coupe
Chassis # CSX 3002
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| Weight : | 2300 lbs | 1043.262 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.0 in | 3962 mm. |
| Width : | 68.0 in | 1727 mm. |
| Height : | 49.0 in | 1245 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.0 in | 2286 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
S/C Replica
Chassis # CSX 3198R
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Chassis # SFM5S342
| Weight : | 2300 lbs | 1043.262 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.0 in | 3962 mm. |
| Width : | 68.0 in | 1727 mm. |
| Height : | 49.0 in | 1245 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.0 in | 2286 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Wishbones and coil springs with telescopic dampers | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Front : 185x15 Rear : 195x15 |
1965 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $13,600 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.31 |
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427?
Q: How fast is the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 has a top speed of 165 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 has a wheelbase size of 90.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 has a length of 156.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 has a width of 68.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 cost when new?A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 had a base price of approximately $8,000 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 was offered as a Competition Prototype Coupe, Roadster, S/C Replica.Q: What tires did the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 have? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 had Front : 185x15
Rear : 195x15 tires.Q: What engine did the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 have? A: The engine powering the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 was a V 8 (6991 cc | 426.6 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 480 Ft-Lbs (651 NM) @ 3500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 have? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 had a 4 speed Manual Ford unit gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427?
How many 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 were produced?
How powerful was the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427? Was the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 popular? Was the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427?
Q: How fast is the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 has a top speed of 165 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 has a wheelbase size of 90.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 has a length of 156.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 has a width of 68.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 cost when new?A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 had a base price of approximately $8,000 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 was offered as a Competition Prototype Coupe, Roadster, S/C Replica.Q: What tires did the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 have? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 had Front : 185x15Rear : 195x15 tires.Q: What engine did the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 have? A: The engine powering the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 was a V 8 (6991 cc | 426.6 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 480 Ft-Lbs (651 NM) @ 3500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 have? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 had a 4 speed Manual Ford unit gearbox.