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1968 Shelby Cobra GT350 Fastback

1968 Shelby Cobra GT350 Fastback

1968 Shelby Cobra GT350 Fastback

For 1968, Ford almost completely took over production of the GT350 by relocating production to Michigan. They also renamed the car to Cobra which Ford used to promote the model.

New to the 1968 model year was an updated front end with a much larger grill opening and twin-scoop front hood.

In Detail

tags mustang
submitted by admin
type Series Production Car
built at Michigan, USA
body stylist Pete Brock, Skeet Kerr
engineers Chuck Cantwell, Ken Miles
production 1273
engine V8
position Front, Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
block material Cast Iron
valvetrain Pushrod OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed 715 Holley Carburetor
displacement 4949 cc / 302 in³
bore 101.60 mm / 4.00 in
stroke 76.20 mm / 3.00 in
power 186.4 kw / 250 bhp
specific output 50.52 bhp per litre
body / frame Unitary Steel Monocoque
driven wheels RWD
front tires Goodyear Blue Dot Power Cushion
rear tires Goodyear Blue Dot Power Cushion
steering Recirculating Ball
f suspension Double Wishbones
r suspension Live Axle
transmission Borg-Warner T10 4-Speed Manua