1965 AC Cobra, IRS, EFI, Ford Racing engine

This outstanding roadster replica. built by Kriss Motors in 2009-10. is the sole reference car used to compile the popular Mk3Build. com web site for Factory Five Racing Mk3 and Mk4 models. It represents the ultimate professional build quality in every respect. This is a non-donor vehicle; every part is brand new. Licensed as an antique in Florida. this Cobra replica is fully road tested (under 1000 miles) and complete in every respect.  

Beautiful period-correct British Racing Green (the exact color of the Shelby original) finish and metal trim throughout. Leather seats and door panels. plush black Bentley carpet. extensive sound and heat insulation. and custom head rests that attach to both driver and passenger roll bars (and are removable). Exceptional body work with rounded edges. professional fitment. period-correct Halibrand wheels with spinners. and chrome bumpers.

Full instrumentation in the classic style. including reverse speedometer. tachometer. clock. fuel level. oil pressure. coolant temperature. and voltmeter. all controlled via an under-dash panel. Tunnel-mounted hand brake. comfortable 5-speed shifter. battery cutoff switch. accessory 12v plug. and more.

Modern fuel injection specially configured to retain the classic air filter carb look of the 1960s without the gas fumes and hard-starting of yesteryear. the extraordinary Boss 302 engine from Ford Racing. and enhanced with a low-profile Canton oil pan. Top-of-the-line electronics. custom wiring harness. and special chromed underside of hood adds a touch of elegance to one of the most powerful cars on the road. Period-correct riveted hood scoop.

An independent rear suspension makes this remarkable car suitable for both street and track. Vintage leather bucket seats with Simpson harness restraint 5-point system (including a floor mounted anti-submarine strap) provide safety and comfort during long drives.

The following specifications describe this spectacular AC Cobra for the discriminating driver/collector. Available for inspection in Waltham. MA by appointment.

Specification Details

Vehicle

2460 lbs. curb weight (approximate)front/rear weight distribution 47/53%wheelbase 90”overall length 158”front track 58. 5”rear track 58. 5”overall height 48. 0”overall width 70. 5”ground clearance 4. 50” front. 4. 75” rear at full curb weightfuel capacity 15 gallons. pro forma 255 to 300 mile range per tankfuel sending unit and fuel pump access panels in trunkVIN plate located on driver side cockpit cross brace

Exterior

Aston LeMans style polished aluminum fuel capBritish Racing Green with matching Finish Line side louversdual roll bars. POR-15 durable black finish. Russ Thompson trim ringsBreeze trunk hinge system. prop rod. and trunk lockFFR hood hinge system. Breeze prop rod. and dual hood locksrolled edges. fender edges. widened tail light platforms. precision fitperiod-correct separate bolt-on hood scoopblack side pipes with chrome heat shieldschrome over-rider bumpers front and rear (can be easily swapped for quick jacks)DOT-approved vintage headlight assemblies with halogen lamps. WeatherPak connectorsBritish style front amber turn signals. and red rear taillights. WeatherPak connectorsperiod-correct 427 side and Cobra nose/deck badgesbrake duct and oil cooler aluminum mesh screenscustom radiator cowling

Engine

Ford Racing BOSS 302. model M-6007-X302E. 302 cubic inch 4-bolt main block340 hp @ 5500 RPM. peak torque @ 2. 00 RPM9. 0:1 compression ratio (nominal). Mahle forged pistonsforged steel connecting rods and crankshafthydraulic roller camshaft M-6250-E303. . 498” lift intake and exhaustdouble roller timing chain set M-6268-A302Hi-Po SFI approved harmonic damperFord Racing aluminum GT-40 cylinder heads M-6049-X306ARP cylinder head boltsroller rocker arms M-6564-B351. valve covers M-6582-BOSS302fuel pump eccentric M-6287-B302reverse rotation water pumpSFI billet steel flywheel with dowel pins pre-installed M-6375-D302Canton racing oil pan with rear sump trap doorsscrew-in freeze plugsfront cross-over lifter oiling for high RPM valve train capability1. 4Kw mini starter

Suspension. brakes. steering

independent front and rear suspension. adjustable control armKoni coil over shocks with ride height adjustment sleeveground clearance 4. 50” front. 4. 75” rear at curb weight (full fuel tank. 2 passengers)FFR coil springs. 500 lb front. 750 lb rearFord Mustang GT twin piston calipers with 11” front 5-lug vented rotors (1994 style)Ford Cobra rear calipers with 11. 65” 5-lug vented rotors (1994-98 style)Wilwood 0. 75” bore dual master brake cylindersfront/rear balance bar brake adjustment. removable access cover on footboxdual remote fluid reservoirs with convenient hood access15:1 manual steering rackfront alignment-1. 00° camber ± 0. 105. 0° ± 0. 8° caster1/16” (. 25° ± 0. 05°) total toe inrear alignment-1. 00° camber ± 0. 301/16” (. 25° ± 0. 10°) total toe incaster not adjustable in rear

Interior

vintage leather seats with Breeze adjustable tilt mountvintage door latches and leather check straps. leather door panelsupgraded Bentley black carpet with edging. driver floor and side scuff padsfull cockpit and trunk sound. vibration. and heat insulationadjustable fresh air ventsstainless shifter handle. shift knob. boot. polished ringwipers. two-speed; dual hornsleft and right indicator lights. high beam indicator light. check engine lightdual roll bars with Breeze circular head restsWilwood pedal box; adjustable. non-skid accelerator pedalbattery cutoff switch with keep-alive memory fusevintage windscreen. tinted with Whitby custom side bars; DOT safety glass compliantwindscreen-mounted mirrors. rear and driver side; left and right wind wingsLokar handbrake mounted driver side of transmission tunnelvintage wood and aluminum 14” steering wheel. impact-design columnRuss Thompson steering column self-cancel turn signal with high beam/flasher12-volt underdash recessed accessory plugvintage all-electronic gauges

Wheels. tires

Team III Halibrand wheels. 17×8” front. 17×10. 5” rear. with spinnersSumitomo HRT Z tires. 245/45 R 17 front. 315/35 R 17 rearAC Interiors wheel well liners. front and reartire pressure 26 PSI front. 24 PSI rear

Drivetrain

T5 M-7003-Z 5-speed manual transmission with short throw shiftergear ratios: 1st 2. 95; 2nd 1. 94; 3rd 1. 34; 4th 1. 00; 5th 0. 63double moly 2nd speed. 3rd speed and countershaft cluster gearscarbon fiber 3-4 blocker rings1. 0625” diameter 10 spline input shaft. 28 spline output shaft7-tooth speedometer drive gear; Cobra-style pocket bearingsteel input bearing retainerlimited slip powder coated differential. 3. 55:1 final gear ratioMustang HD clutch M-7560-C302N 10. 5 inch single disc

Electronic management

Mass-Flo electronic fuel injectionEFI single plane intake manifold. integrated injector bungsMallory distributor. TFI mount. EFI Ford 302. HEI cap style. Series 79 (797040-002)NAPA MP711 pickupAeromotive fuel regulator. 40 psi operating pressurecomputer-controlled radiator fan. fuel pumpself-test connector for diagnosis codes. under dash passenger sideBBK 4-into-4 exhaust headers with welded oxygen bungs and sensors

Electrical

separate fuse boxes for EFI and main harness3G. 95-amp alternator100 amp mega-fuse for alternator connectionmultiple grounds for horn. radiator fan. lights. fuel pump. wipers. computer caseWeatherPack connectors on all body-mounted lightingengine bay-mounted Breeze battery boxOptima 51R deep cycle battery (yellow top)

Construction

tubular powder coated space frame with integral backbone3-point roll cage. structurally mounted 2” DOM tubingaluminum paneling — . 040” thickness. alloy 6061-T6sub-structure riveted and bonded to frame with siliconhand-laid vinylester composite bodymolded liners for hood. doors and trunk. D-shaped edge sealsfull cockpit and trunk heat. fire. and sound insulationupgraded Bentley black carpet. cockpit and trunk. with edging

Safety

Simpson harness restraint 5-point system with floor mounted anti-submarine strapdriver and passenger roll bars with Breeze circular head restscockpit fire extinguisherdedicated front and rear brake master cylinders with balance bar adjustmentinertia switch. behind dash on passenger side. neutral safety switchheat shields on side exhaust pipesDOT-approved windshield and exterior lighting. emergency flasher. dual speed wipers

Extras

Cobra car coverAC Cobra tool roll. classic vintage styletonneau cover. blackabove items fit in truck easilyadditional brake pads

Garaged in Waltham. MA. Short-term storage available upon request.

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