Ford SVT Cobra II 5.8 R 5.8 V8 Coupe
224 kW305 PS300 hp1995
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- Power
- 224 kW 305 PS · 300 hp
- Displacement
- 5,752 cm³
Built 1995, the Ford SVT Cobra II 5.8 Cobra R V8 coupe develops 224 kW (305 PS) from a 5.8-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine. The SVT Cobra II 5.8 Cobra R V8 pairs rear-wheel drive with a five-speed manual gearbox.
Within the SVT Cobra II line-up of 3 versions, it delivers 25% more power than the entry 4.9 5.0 V8 (179 kW) and 3 kW less than the 4.6 DOHC V8 (227 kW).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,752 cm³ 5.8 l · 351 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 224 kW 305 PS · 300 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1995 |
| Generation | SVT Cobra II (1994–1998) |
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