Ford SVT Cobra II 5.0 V8 Coupe
179 kW243 PS240 hp1994–1995
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- Power
- 179 kW 243 PS · 240 hp
- Top speed
- 225 km/h
- Displacement
- 4,949 cm³
The Ford SVT Cobra II 4.9 5.0 V8 produces 179 kW (243 PS) from a 4.9-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a coupe. In the SVT Cobra II 4.9 5.0 V8, power reaches the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
It opens the SVT Cobra II range: of the 3 versions, it has the least power, and the 4.6 DOHC V8 (227 kW) offers 27% more. In figures, it tops out at 225 km/h.
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,949 cm³ 4.9 l · 302 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 179 kW 243 PS · 240 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 225 km/h 140 mph |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1994–1995 |
| Generation | SVT Cobra II (1994–1998) |
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