Falcon Cobra presents a spirited
package with many features as standard equipment.
Falcon Cobra Standard Equipment
* 4.9 litre 4-barrel V8 engine. Bore 4.00 Ins.
(101.60mm). Stroke 3.00 Ins. (76.20mm). Compression ratio 9.20.
Maximum power 202 bhp (151 Kw) @ 4800 rpm. Maximum torque
268 lb/ft (364 Nm) @ 3000 rpm.
* 4-speed manual floor shift. Borg Warner model 0503-009, with
gear ratios: 1st gear 3.06; 2nd gear 1.84; 3rd gear 1.32; 4th
gear 1.00; reverse 3.04.
* 4-wheel power assisted disc brakes 11.25 In. diameter
(286 mm).
* Limited slip differential.
* Dual exhaust system.
* Tinted band, laminated windscreen.
* Bathurst Globe alloy wheels with locking nuts, fitted
with ER70H15 Textile radials.
* Touring Suspension.
* Quartz Halogen headlights.
* Long range driving lights.
* Reclining front bucket seats upholstered in striped woolen
blend cloth seat facings, rear bench seat treatment to match.
* Distinctive paint treatment - snowhite exterior with
bold blue accent colour. Colour keyed bumpers and spoilers.
* Bonnet Scoops.
* Front spoiler with air scoops for disc brakes.
* Rear decklid spoiler, Bold Cobra decal on decklid.
* Tinted rear window with electric demister.
* Cut pile carpet.
* AM push button radio with lock down aerial.
* Comprehensive sports instrumentation, including tacho, oil pressure,
temperature and fuel gauge's, electric clock and map reading lamp.
* "Soft-feel" sports steering wheel.
* Styled right and left hand exterior rear view mirrors.
* Prismatic day/night interior rearview mirror.
* Power assisted ventilation.
* 3-speed heater/demister with illuminated controls.
* Steering column control stalk for turn/lane change signals,
high/low beam, headlight flasher and horn button.
* 2-speed windscreen wipers with anti-lift vane fitted to drivers
side blade.
* 4 jet windscreen washers.
5.8 litre Engine
This option could only be ordered at extra cost,
In combination with the set transmission/power options.
5.8 litre 4-barrel V8 engine. Bore 4.00 Ins. (101.60mm). Stroke
3.50 Ins. (88.90mm). Compression ratio 8.90.
Maximum power 217 bhp (162 Kw) @ 4500 rpm. Maximum torque
317lb/ft (429 Nm) @ 2700rpm.
It came with a 4-speed manual floor shift. Borg Warner model 0503-008,
with gear ratios: 1st gear 2.46; 2nd gear 1.78; 3rd gear 1.27;
4th gear 1.00; reverse 2.70.
There were 8 set Engine/Transmission/Power
combinations to choose from:-
|
Engine
|
Transmission
|
Power Steering
|
Air Conditioning
|
Power Windows
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Units Produced
|
|
4.9
4.9
4.9
4.9
5.8
5.8
5.8
5.8
|
4-speed manual
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
4-speed manual
4-speed manual
4-speed manual
Automatic
|
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
|
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
|
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
|
100
0
60
40
30 (Option '97)
10
40
120
|
Dimensions:-
|
Overall Length
Overall
Overall
Wheelbase
Track:- Front
Track:- Rear
Fuel Tank Capacity
Turning Circle
Turning Circle - with Power Steering
|
4885mm (191.6")
1968mm (77.5")
1414mm (65.7")
2818mm (111.0")
1539mm (60.6")
1527mm (60.1")
79.5 litres (17.5 gallons)
12m (39.4')
12.8m (42.0')
|
Performance:
These times were gathered driving the 'Bathurst
Special" or "Options 97 Cobra"
0-100 km/h = 8.9 seconds, Standing 400m = 16.0 seconds
