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Old 05-20-2010, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Nedsel View Post
It wasn't an option. All original Cobras came standard with the Dana-Spicer "Powr-Lok" limited-slip differential.
That would make sense. I guess the article got it wrong back then. Here is the specs that they printed:

Street: $7495 FOB LA

* Iron engine with two Ford, four-barrel carbs.
* HP - 425 @ 6000 rpm
* Torque - 480 @3700 rpm
* Curb weight: 2450 lbs.
* Fuel Tank: 18 gal.
* Wheel Size: 7.5 x 15 in. (front & rear)
* Gearbox ratios:
1st - 2.23 to 1
2nd - 1.69 to 1
3rd - 1.29 to 1
4th - 10 to 1
* Limited Slip Diff. - optional
* Suspension: Large coil springs, tubular shock absorbers, front sway bar.
* Brake Discs:
10.5-in, front
10.5-in, rear
* Standing quarter mile with equipment as tested: 13.2 sec. @ 110 mph
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