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Factory Five Challenge Series Cobra - Specifications


Engine

Configuration             8 cylinder iron block
                               Stock Mustang 87-93
Displacement            302 CID
Compression ratio      9:1
Induction                   Multi-Port fuel injection
Max Horsepower       225 hp.
Max Torque              305 ft.lb.
Max Engine Speed    6250 rpm

Drivetrain

Transmission                  Ford Tremec 5 Speed
Rear Differential Gear       2:73 : 1
Clutch                            Stock Mustang 10.5”
Bell-housing                    Lakewood Scattershield

Suspension

Front Suspension          Independent
Rear Suspension           Solid live axle, 4-link**
Shocks-Springs             4 corner coil-over
                                    w/ ride height adjustment
Steering                        Manual rack and pinion
Brakes                         11” front discs 
                                    10.5” rear discs
Wheels                         17” x 9”, 5-spoke wheels
Tires                             Kumho Ecsta V710


Dimensions and Weights

Minimum Weight               2450 lbs. (incl. Driver)
Weight Distribution            46/54% (front/rear)
Wheelbase                        90 in.
Overall Length                    13’6”
Track (front/rear)                 56.0/58.5 in.
Overall Height                     46.5 in.
Overall Width                      72 in.
Ground Clearance               4.0 in.

Construction

Layout                     Front engine RWD
Frame                      Tubular space frame
Roll Cage                 6-point cage
Sub-structure            Aluminum chassis panel
Body                        Hand-laid resin composite

Performance

Acceleration                        
                  0-60 mph                4.80 sec*
                  0-100 mph              13.9 sec*
                  0-120 mph              27.9 sec*

Standing ¼ mi.        13.6 sec @ 99 mph*
Roadholding (lat G)  1.01 g*
Braking, 70-0 mph   181 ft.*
Best ¼ Mile            12.85 sec*
Top Speed (est.)      145 mph


*    Performance data is by Car & Driver Magazine, November 2000 issue.