The 289 does 0-100 in 14.2 seconds, but does the quarter in 13.7 @101.9 mph. If it takes 14.2 seconds to reach 100mph, then how does it get to 101.9 mph in 13.9??? It goes .5 seconds faster to 101.9 than it does to 100??? Something is definitely wrong with those times.The 260 is 145 pounds lighter than the 260, but the only difference of the two cars is the engine. They are both small blocks, but not both Winsor blocks, so are they saying the Windsor block is 144 pounds heavier? It is surprising that the 289 is 144 pounds heavier.
Shelby Cobra 289 S/C vs Shelby Cobra 260 S/C
| Category | Shelby Cobra 289 S/C | Shelby Cobra 260 S/C |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.7 l V8 | 4.3 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 275 / 271 | 264 / 260 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 426 / 314 | 365 / 269 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1016 / 2240 | 950 / 2094 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 270 / 267 | 277 / 274 |
Performance
| Category | Shelby Cobra 289 S/C | Shelby Cobra 260 S/C |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.3 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.1 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.3 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.7 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 7.4 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 9.3 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.2 s | 10.8 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.7 s @ 101.9 mph | 13.8 s @ 112.5 mph |
| Top speed | 214 kph (133 mph) | 247 kph (153 mph) |
Summary
| Category | Shelby Cobra 289 S/C | Shelby Cobra 260 S/C |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 56 | 100 |
| Overall | 56 | 100 |
Verdict
Cobra 260 S/C is the fastest by a huge margin.
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Tim-69 fastback owner 1y ago
FastestLaps 1y ago
Times are collection from different sources. Therefore they can sometimes not agree with each other and create apparent paradoxes, which are not really paradoxes but imperfect world and imperfect testing technique.
