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1999 Lotus Elise Vs. 2000 SVT Ford Mustang Cobra R - Road Test

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1999 Lotus Elise 2000 Svt Mustang Cobra R Cobra Corner

2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R

Estimated Price : $55,845
ENGINE
Engine Code : 5.4-liter Triton
Type : V8, iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain : DOHC, four valves per cylinder
Displacement : 5409 cc
Bore x Stroke : 90.2 mm x 105.8 mm
Compression Ratio : 9.6:1
Claimed Crank Hp : 385 hp @ 6250 rpm
Claimed Crank Torque : 385 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
Measured Wheel Hp : 347 hp @ 5600 rpm
Measured Wheel Torque : 339 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Redline : 6500 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Layout : Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
Transmission : Six-speed manual
Gear Ratios
1 : 2.97:1
2 : 2.07:1
3 : 1.43:1
4 : 1.00:1
5 : 0.80:1
6 : 0.62:1
Final drive : 3.55:1
Differential : Hydro-mechanical limited-slip
CHASSIS
Chassis Code : SN95
Exterior dimensions    
Curb Weight : 3,590 lbs.
Weight Distribution F/R : 57/43
Overall Length : 183.5 in.
Wheelbase : 101.3 in.
Overall Width : 73.1 in.
Track F/R : 59.7 in./59.7 in.
Height : 52.2 in.
SUSPENSION
Front : MacPherson struts, anti-roll bar
Rear : Double wishbone with toe control link, anti-roll bar
BRAKES    
Front : 13.0-inch vented discs,four-piston fixed calipers
Rear : 11.65-inch vented discs, single-piston floating caliper
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheels : 18 x 9.5-inch aluminum
Tires : 265/40ZR-18 BFGoodrich g-Force KD
PERFORMANCE
Acceleration
0-30 mph : 2.5 sec. Quarter Mile time : 13.4 sec.
0-60 mph : 5.3 sec. Quarter Mile speed : 108 mph
30-50 mph : 1.6 sec.
50-70 mph : 2.1 sec. Road Course Lap Time : 1:06.25
HANDLING
Lateral Grip (200ft skidpad) : .95g
Slalom Speed (700ft slalom):   70.4 mph
BRAKING
60-0 stopping distance : 122 ft.
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