1965 Shelby Cobra 289 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1965 Shelby Cobra 289, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1963 - 1965
Price :	$5,995
Weight :	2100 lbs \| 952.544 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	10.6 seconds.
Top Speed :	135 mph \| 217.215 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	4736 cc \| 289.0 cu in. \| 4.7 L.
Power :	271 BHP (199.456 KW) @ 5750 RPM
Torque :	312 Ft-Lbs (423 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	2.9 in \| 73 mm.
Compression :	11.00:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
1 HO carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4736 cc \| 289.0 cu in. \| 4.7 L.
Power :	289 HP (212.704 KW) @ 5750 RPM
Torque :	312 Ft-Lbs (423 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	2.9 in \| 73 mm.
Compression :	11.00:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)

V 8
Displacement :	4736 cc \| 289.0 cu in. \| 4.7 L.
Power :	325 HP (239.2 KW)

Transmission:
4 Manual Aluminum T-10

Dimension(s)

Roadster

Chassis # CSX 6057
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Chassis # CSX 2610
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Chassis # CSX 2414
Engine # 5108

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Chassis # CSX 2494
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Chassis # CSX 2502

Chassis # CSX2452
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Chassis # CSX 2254
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Chassis # CSX2202
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Chassis # CSX 2485
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Chassis # CSX2570
Engine # 00034
Auction entries : 1

Chassis # CSX 2514
Engine # 055
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Chassis # CSX2522
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Chassis # CSX2387
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Chassis # CSX 2356
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Chassis # CSX 2468

Chassis # CSX2528

Chassis # CSX3028

Chassis # CSX2363
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Chassis # CSX2538
Engine # 00041
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Chassis # CSX 2421
Engine # PA 5044
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Chassis # CSX 2225

Chassis # CSX2524
Engine # BP7777
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Chassis # CSX2315
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Chassis # CSX2495
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Chassis # CSX 2547
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Chassis # CSX 2407
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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	151.5 in \| 3848 mm.
Width :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Height :	49.0 in \| 1245 mm.
Wheelbase :	90.0 in \| 2286 mm.
Front Track :	51.5 in \| 1308 mm.
Rear Track :	52.5 in \| 1334 mm.
Ground Clearance :	4.5 in \| 114 mm.

Stage I Roadster

Exterior
Weight :	2100 lbs \| 952.544 kg
Fuel Capacity :	18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	151.5 in \| 3848 mm.
Width :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Height :	49.0 in \| 1245 mm.
Wheelbase :	90.0 in \| 2286 mm.
Front Track :	51.5 in \| 1308 mm.
Rear Track :	52.5 in \| 1334 mm.
Ground Clearance :	4.5 in \| 114 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent Rear : Transverse-leaf suspension

Steering
Rack and Pinion
Turns lock to lock :	2.90
Turning Circle :	10.5 m \| 413.424 in. \| 10500.97 mm.

Brakes
Front Brake Size :	297.0 mm \| 11.693 in.
Rear Brake Size :	273.0 mm \| 10.748 in.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	Front : Dunlop SP41 HR 185x15 Rear : Dunlop SP41 HR 185x15

1965 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,650
Avg. Household Income :	$6,450
Avg. Home :	$13,600
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.31

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Q: How fast is the 1965 Shelby Cobra 289? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 has a top speed of 135 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 Shelby Cobra 289? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 has a wheelbase size of 90.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1965 Shelby Cobra 289? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 has a length of 151.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1965 Shelby Cobra 289? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 has a width of 61.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 cost when new?A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 had a base price of approximately $5,995 (USD).

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1965 Shelby Cobra 289? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 was offered as a Roadster, Stage I Roadster.

Q: What tires did the 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 have? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 had Front : Dunlop SP41 HR 185x15
Rear : Dunlop SP41 HR 185x15 tires.

Q: What engines did the 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 have? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 had the following engine options: V 8 (4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 271 BHP (199.456 KW) @ 5750 RPM and 312 Ft-Lbs (423 NM) @ 4500 RPM

V 8 (4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 289 HP (212.704 KW) @ 5750 RPM and 312 Ft-Lbs (423 NM) @ 4500 RPM

V 8 (4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 325 HP (239.2 KW)

Q: What transmission did the 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 have? A: The 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 had a 4 speed Manual Aluminum T-10 gearbox.