428 Cobra Jet Explained
428 Cobra Jet Developed: 1962-1973 Engine Size: 6997cm3 – 7062cm3 or 7.0 litre – 7.1 litre Block type: Cast Iron medium-block V8 with steel crankshaft Configuration: OHV V8 Medium Block Racing Engine Fuel: Naturally Aspirated, Carbureted Power (Horsepower): 355 horsepower (265 kW) at 5400 rpm - 335 horsepower (250 kW) at 5200 rpm Torque: 462 lb⋅ft (626 N⋅m) at 2800 rpm - 420 lb⋅ft (570 N⋅m) at 3200 rpm Peak RPM: 6500rpm Fuel Economy: 15 miles per gallon Used: Ford GT 500 Shelby Cobra, Mercury, Cougar GT-E, 428 Cobra Jet, Ford Mustang, Torino, and Cyclone The legendary midyear introduction of the even modern Cobra jet engine was an excellent addition to the list of Ford engines. This engine as its name showing was specially built for the racing cars of Ford. It was the answer to the competitor pressure at that time when Chevrolet introduced its Mopar engines in 440 and 426 Hemi versions. It was the same time when Pontiac was offered with 421 an...