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 |
