1997 Ford Mustang Cobra specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Cpe
- $15,355
- 2dr Cpe GT
- $18,000
- 2dr Convertible
- $20,755
- 2dr Convertible GT
- $23,985
- 2dr Cpe Cobra
- $25,335
- 2dr Convertible Cobra
- $28,135
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Dark Charcoal
Saddle
Packages
$1,335
Starting MSRP
- elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- Mach 460 sound system
- remote compact disc player,anti-theft system
See more detail $1,335
Starting MSRP
- elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- Mach 460 sound system
- remote compact disc player,anti-theft system
- leather sport bucket seats
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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305 hp
Horsepower
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4
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Power
Brake Type
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4-wheel
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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13.0 x 1.10 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.7 x 0.71 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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4.6L/281
Displacement
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305 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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300 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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14.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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38 in
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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30 in
Second Leg Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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47 in
Second Hip Room
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101 in
Wheelbase
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183 in
Length, Overall
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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53 in
Height, Overall
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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30 in
Liftover Height
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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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83 ft³
Passenger Volume
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4
Passenger Capacity
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Steering
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Four-bar link
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P245/45ZR17
Front Tire Size
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P245/45ZR17
Rear Tire Size
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T155/70R17
Spare Tire Size
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17 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,375 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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