These are standard specifications for the 1963 Shelby Cobra 289, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
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4 Manual Borg Warner T-10 M
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Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1963 - 1965 |
Weight : | 2315 lbs | 1050.066 kg |
Performance
0-60 mph : | 6.6 seconds. |
1/4 Mile : | 14.4 seconds. |
Top Speed : | 138 mph | 222.042 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
V 8 90-degree | |
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Displacement : | 4261 cc | 260.0 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
Power : | 260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
Torque : | 269 Ft-Lbs (365 NM) @ 4800 RPM |
Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
Holley carburetor |
V 8 90-degree | |
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Displacement : | 4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L. |
Power : | 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 6500 RPM |
Torque : | 317 Ft-Lbs (430 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
Stroke : | 2.9 in | 74 mm. |
Compression : | 11.6:1 |
Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
4 Weber carburetors |
4 Manual Borg Warner T-10 M
Production Figures
1963 Shelby Cobra 289 | |
LeMans Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 3 |
Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 603 |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
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Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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. |
LeMans Coupe
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Weight : | 9090 lbs | 4123.155 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 151.2 in | 3841 mm. |
Width : | 60.6 in | 1539 mm. |
Height : | 48.8 in | 1240 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 90.0 in | 2286 mm. |
Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1308 mm. |
Rear Track : | 52.5 in | 1334 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Wishbones, upper transverse leaf spring, anti-roll bar |
Steering | |
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Rack and Pinion |
Brakes | |
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Front Brakes : | Discs |
Rear Brakes : | Discs |
1963 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $3,233 |
Avg. Household Income : | $5,807 |
Avg. Home : | $12,650 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.29 |
1963 Shelby Cobra 289 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1963 Shelby Cobra 289?
Q: How fast is the 1963 Shelby Cobra 289? A: The 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 has a top speed of 138 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1963 Shelby Cobra 289? A: The 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 has a wheelbase size of 90.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1963 Shelby Cobra 289? A: The 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 has lengths of 151.20 and 151.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1963 Shelby Cobra 289? A: The 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 has width of 60.60 and 61.00 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1963 Shelby Cobra 289? A: The 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 was offered as a LeMans Coupe, Roadster.Q: What engines did the 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 have? A: The 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 had the following engine options: V 8 (4261 cc | 260.0 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 269 Ft-Lbs (365 NM) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 317 Ft-Lbs (430 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 have? A: The 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 had a 4 speed Manual Borg Warner T-10 M gearbox.