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SVT Cobra III specs

Ford SVT Cobra III 5.4 R 5.4 DOHC V8 Coupe

287 kW390 PS385 hp522 Nm2000

petrol · 6-speed manual · Coupe

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Ford SVT Cobra III
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Power
287 kW 390 PS · 385 hp
Torque
522 Nm 385 lb-ft
Displacement
5,409 cm³

Built 2000, the Ford SVT Cobra III 5.4 Cobra R DOHC V8 coupe develops 287 kW (390 PS) and 522 Nm of torque from a 5.4-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine. A six-speed manual gearbox sends the SVT Cobra III 5.4 Cobra R DOHC V8's drive to the rear wheels.

Within the SVT Cobra III line-up of 3 versions, it delivers 20% more power than the entry 4.6 DOHC V8 (239 kW) and 4 kW less than the 4.6 DOHC V8 supercharged (291 kW).

Engine

FuelPetrol
Displacement5,409 cm³ 5.4 l · 330 cu in
Cylinders8
Power287 kW 390 PS · 385 hp
Torque522 Nm 385 lb-ft

Transmission

GearboxManual
Gears6
DriveRear-wheel drive

Production

Body typeCoupe
Years2000
GenerationSVT Cobra III (1999–2004)

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