0-60 MPH times (I know, I know)

[blueovalfanatic]

I know, another time question, but with the snow on the ground and the 15 degree temps, I need something for a little motivation. I's sure some here have close to the equivalent of mine- or what it will be anyway. Im curious as to what a realistic 0-60 MPH time would be for my car. Also, I know there are alot of variables, but i'm just looking for a realistic time.

SVC Cobra- approx. 2600# (according to SVC)
390 FE, 400-420 HP
WR 4sp toploader
9" rear w/ 3.50 gears

Also, the clutch and type of tires are obviously important. Although undecided on particulars, the clutch will be worthy, and the wheels/tires will be 17" with modern "performance" type compound.

Any ideas on realistic times?

Thanks,
Greg

[ERA649]

I don't speed but I recorded my 0 -55 @ 2.3 sec.

[blueovalfanatic]

OK, what transmission and rear end are you running?

Nobody else? Man, I thought i'd get a few responses anyway. I was just wondering if 4.0 seconds is realistic, or what?

Thanks,
Greg

[CHANMADD]

4 secs is slow !!

[427SnakeSC]

Here are a couple of links to performance calc sites. They don't take into account the gearing and tires, so I think the results are a little optimistic.

Car Stats - Calculator

Wallace Racing - Automotive Calculators

[MaSnaka]

Hey blue, I have a 390fe w/ 411 rear end and 4 spd toploader (wide/close i don't know?). I don't know the HP or torgue either but it seems like me counting 1001 and 1002 and I'm there at 60. Of course I count slow. All the way through 1st gear and the a short time in 2nd bam 60 mph. Very inaccurate I know but thats all I got right now. It's always fun till your going fast then it gets a bit more interesting. Always play safe.

John

[greg schroeder]

If you tried a 0 - 60 mph run on a normal road with, sea level, 12 inch rollout on decent tires and to include a good 1 to 2 shift you'd probably see around high 3s to low 4s. You'd probably knock off a half second at the drag strip if the track was prepped. If you had no shift before 60 mph you could knock off another .2 to .3 seconds.

[slithering]

I'm no "race car driver", but the one time I did time it 0-60 . . . 2.8 sec. I through those pants away

[greg schroeder]

Originally Posted by slithering

I'm no "race car driver", but the one time I did time it 0-60 . . . 2.8 sec. I through those pants away

what testing device did you use?

[blueovalfanatic]

Thanks for the info guys. It's nice to see those kind of numbers coming from someone else other than yourself. Does that even make any sense? LOL Kind of a reality check.

Greg

[Hotfingrs]

At the strip I run a 1.4 60' time which comes out to 58 mph. According to the one calculator above inputting my 1/8 time and mph it comes out to 1.81 0-60

[greg schroeder]

Those calculators for the drag strip are pretty fun. I came out with a 2.3 0 - 60 for a 1.7 60 ft and a little over 104 mph at the 1/8.


Here's a G-tech reference with a standard 12 inch rollout for a few cars I tested on a normal roadway. These are realistic times for good drivers with average traction on an average road. I have quite a few files of assorted cars from myself and others from over the past several years.

[Dwight]

I had to call a couple of guys to check the facts. But as best we can remember:
Three years ago Coach was going to swap his 5.0 EFI for a carb'ed 408. I asked him if he had check the 0-60 time before he pulled the 5.0. He said he had not. He call Jeff and they took a GTECH to a back road at a local industrial park. Coach @ 170 lb., Jeff @ 185 lb., FFR with hard top and a trunk full of stuff about 2500 lb., Wed night in Jan. cold but I don't remember how cold, below 50 degrees, Kumho tires (not a good choice for a Cobra) lots of wheel spin, even in hot weather.

0 to 60 mph in 4.6 to 4.8 seconds.

Coach was mad because FFR advertised something like 3.6. I reminded him of the tires, cold weather and extra weight. The next day they swapped the motors. He never checked the 408, but it was a lot faster. He did buy better tires. He sold the FFR and built a Hurricane with a KC 428 stroker 461 ci with 601 HP. Mickey Thompson tires and he still has a traction problem

Dwight

[Dwight]

Here is a picture of the stuff in the trunk of Coach's FFR. I'm guessing 70 lb of tools, water, antifreeze, oil, cloths, everything you need for a cross country trip.

Dwight