Ford Mustang I 428 Cobra Jet V8 (SAE gross) Coupe
250 kW340 PS335 hp597 Nm1968–1970
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- Power
- 250 kW 340 PS · 335 hp
- Torque
- 597 Nm 440 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 7,000 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Ford Mustang I 7.0 428 Cobra Jet V8 (SAE gross) coupe sits a 7.0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 250 kW (340 PS) and 597 Nm of torque. The Mustang I 7.0 428 Cobra Jet V8 (SAE gross) has rear-wheel drive.
Its output sits mid-range among the 6 versions: 181% up on the entry 3.3 200 I6 (SAE gross) (89 kW), 30 kW below the 7.0 Boss 429 V8 (SAE gross) (280 kW).
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7,000 cm³ 7.0 l · 427 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 250 kW 340 PS · 335 hp |
| Torque | 597 Nm 440 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1968–1970 |
| Generation | Mustang I (1964–1973) |
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