Car Specs
I’ve spend alot of time debating what engine/trans combo I should go with on the car. For my short lived life as a car hobbyist I’ve worked on GM LSx motors. I’ve played with Fords modular motors, mainly from friends who’ve had mustangs, cobras, and such. Don’t get wrong it’s not a bad motor just not my cup of tea. I’ve always like the LSx motor for its simplicity and bag for the buck at making decent power. So I’ve chosen to stick with an LS1/T56 combo.
Now I know the Ford religious fanatics will flog me with wet noodles for even saying that so I’m sorry ahead of time. I mean hell if you think about it the original AC cars were a mixed breed anyhow. And lets not forget that Carrol Shelby went to Chevy and asked them first. It’s not my fault they were too dumb to let it infringe on the Corvette.. 
So with that said here’s a quick view of the specs:
- Factory Five Cobra MKIII.1 Chasses
- GMPP LS1 crate motor purcheased from Xtreme Motorsports. (Thanks Jason.)
- T56 Transmission from an F-body. (Thanks NicD.)
- Ford 8-inch rear with Torsen diff and 3.55 gear
- Factory Five 3-link rear suspension package
| Suspension | |
| Front suspension type | Independent double arm |
| Rear suspension type | Soild Rear Axle 3 link with Panhard Bar |
| Shock-Springs | Koni coil over with ride height adjustment |
| Steering | Non power assisted rack and pinion 2.6 turns lock-lock |
| Brakes | Vented 13/11.65 disc |
| Wheels | |
| Tires |
| Vehicle | |
| Weight | ??? |
| Weight Distribution F/R | 46.9/53.1 (%) |
| Wheelbase | 90 in. |
| Overall length | 158 in. |
| Front Track | 58.5 in. |
| Rear Track | 58.5 in. |
| Overall height | 48.0 in. |
| Overall width | 70.5 in. |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Gallons |
| Construction | |
| Layout | Front/mid engine RWD Roadster |
| Frame | Tubular space frame with integral backbone |
| Roll cage | 3 point, structurally mounted 2 in. DOM Tubing |
| Sub-structure | Aluminum paneling riveted and bonded to frame |
| Restraint System | 4 point Simpson Harrness |