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427 (1965)
The 427 of 1965 is the Mk3 Cobra and the one most people think of when contemplating the car. It’s bulging haunches and extended front wings, along with the optional side exit exhausts are the obvious clues to this model, but there are many other distinguishing features. Not least of these is the 427ci (7.0-liter) V8 big block motor that replaced the 289. With 425bhp, the 427 could hit 164mph and it was the fastest accelerating road car in the world with 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds.
Underneath, there was yet more to the revisions for the 427 with a new chassis, coil spring suspension all round, and a wider front air intake to feed cool air to the radiator. You could also order an S/C semi-competition model with 485bhp and 185mph top speed.
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