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        This is my 2003 Cobra SVT 10th Anniversary. There were 13,476 Cobras made in 2003, 5,082 convertibles and 8,394 coupes. There were 2003 10th anniversary editions, 369 of which were Torch Red convertibles. It was made in Dearborn, Michigan on June 6, 2003. It is number 4,223 of 5,082 convertibles and it is number 257 of 2003 anniversary editions.

 

                

          

                       

 

First Dyno run 4/17/04 - 2222 miles

 

 

Engine

Configuration

Longitudinally mounted, 90-degree V-8, cast iron block with aluminum heads, fully counterweighted forged crankshaft

Bore x Stroke

90.2mm x 90.0mm

Displacement

4,601cc; 280 cu. in.

Compression ratio

8.5:1

Horsepower

390 @ 6,000 rpm

Torque

390 @ 3,500 rpm

Specific output

84.8 horsepower per liter

Redline

6,500 rpm (fuel shut-off occurs at 6,500 rpm)

Valvetrain

Double overhead camshafts, chain drive to exhaust cams, secondary chains from exhaust to intake cams, roller finger followers with hydraulic lash adjustment, oval-wire beehive-shaped valve springs, four valves per cylinder

Intake valves

2 per cylinder, 37mm head diameter

Exhaust valves

2 per cylinder, 30mm head diameter

Ignition system

Distributorless coil-on-plug

Fuel system

Sequential electronic fuel injection

Induction system

Eaton Corporation Generation IV Roots- type supercharger with water-to-air intercooler

Boost pressure

8.0 psi maximum

Intake manifold

Cast aluminum, tuned equal-length runners

Throttle body

57mm twin bore

Mass-air sensor

90mm diameter

Exhaust manifolds

Cast iron

Exhaust system

Dual, stainless steel, 2.25-in. diameter; 3.0-in. polished exhaust tips
 
Drivetrain

Rear axle

8.8-in. ring gear with 3.55:1 limited-slip differential, aluminum case
Driveshaft Aluminum, with hardened yoke, 1350 U-Joints

Transmission

TTC T-56 6-speed manual

Clutch

11.0-in. single-plate

Half-Shafts

31-spline with increased capacity

Gear

Ratio

1st

2.66

2nd

1.78

3rd

1.30

4th

1.00

5th

0.80
6th 0.63

Reverse

2.90

Final Drive

3.55

Suspension - front

Modified Macpherson strut system with gas-charged Bilstein monotube dampers and separate 500 lb./in. coil springs, 29mm tubular stabilizer bar

Suspension - rear

Multi-link independent system, cast-iron upper control arms, aluminum lower control arms, fixed toe-control tie rods, aluminum spindles, gas-charged Bilstein monotube dampers, 470 lb./in. coil springs, 26mm tubular stabilizer bar

Steering Type

Rack and pinion, power assist

Gear Ratio

15.0:1

Turns Lock-to-Lock

2.5

Turning Diameter

41.7 ft.

Brakes-front

13.0 in. (330mm) vented Brembo disc, PBR twin-piston caliper

Brakes-rear

11.65 in. (296mm) vented disc, single-piston caliper

ABS

Four-channel, four-sensor system

Wheels

17 x 9 in., five-spoke, cast aluminum-alloy, machined surface, exposed lugs

Tires

Goodyear Eagle F1, 275/40ZR-17
 
Dimensions
Wheelbase 101.3 in. (2,573mm)

Length

183.5 in. (4,661mm)
Height

Convertible 52.9 in. (1,344mm)

Width 73.1 in. (1,857mm)

Track (front and rear)

60.3 in. (1,530mm)

Head room, f/r

38.1 in. / 35.5 in. (968mm / 901mm)

Leg room, f/r

41.8 in. / 29.9 in. (1,062mm / 759mm)

Curb weight

Convertible 3,780 lb. (1,715 kg)

Fuel capacity

15.7 gallons (59.4 liters)

Weight distribution, f/r

57% / 43%

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