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SVT Cobra II specs

Ford SVT Cobra II 5.0 V8 Coupe

179 kW243 PS240 hp1994–1995

petrol · 5-speed manual · Coupe

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Ford SVT Cobra II
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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

FuelPetrol
Displacement4,949 cm³ 4.9 l · 302 cu in
Cylinders8
Power179 kW 243 PS · 240 hp

Transmission

GearboxManual
Gears5
DriveRear-wheel drive

Performance

Top speed225 km/h 140 mph

Production

Body typeCoupe
Years1994–1995
GenerationSVT Cobra II (1994–1998)

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