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FACTORY FIVE RACING INC MK3 ROADSTER Specification - Data sheet

FACTORY FIVE RACING INC MK3 ROADSTER Specification / Data sheet

The Factory Five Mk3 Roadster is the companies 3rd generation of their most popular kit car based around the style of the Cobra 427.

Construction

Layout                          : Front engined rear wheel drive roadster

Frame                           : Tubular space frame with integral backbone

Roll Bar                        : 3 point, structurally mounted 2” (50.8 mm) DOM Tubing

Sub-Structure                : Aluminium panelling, riveted and bonded to frame

Restraint System           : 4 Point Simpson Full Harness

Engine

Configuration                : Choice of 5.0 litre or 5.8 litre “small block” Ford V8, 7 litre “large block” Ford V8 or 4.6 litre Dual Overhead Cam 32v Ford V8

Induction                       : Carburettor or Multi Port Fuel Injection

Horsepower                  : 225 bhp to 500 bhp, typically

Torque                          : 175 ft lbs to 550 ft lbs, typically 

Drivetrain

Gearbox                       : 5 speed manual transmission

Rear Axle                      : 3.55 : 1, Limited Slip

Clutch                           : 10.5” (267 mm), Single Disc

Suspension

Front suspension type   : Independent unequal length A-arms, adjustable

Rear suspension type    : Independent unequal length arms, adjustable

Springs/Dampers          : Koni coil-over, with ride height adjustment

Steering                        : Manual rack & pinion, 2.6 turns lock to lock

Brakes                          : 11” (279 mm) front discs, 11.65” (296 mm) rear discs

Wheels                          : Pin drive or bolt on, 17” x 10.5” rear, 17” x 8.5” front, typically

Tyres                             : 285 x 17” rear, 245 x 17” front, typically

Dimensions

Weight                          : 2000 lbs (907 kg), typically,

Weight Distribution        : 47% front / 53% rear

Wheelbase                    : 90” (2286 mm)

Overall Length               : 158” (4013 mm)

Front Track                    : 56” (1422 mm)

Rear Track                     : 58.5” (1486 mm)

Overall Height               : 48” (1219 mm)

Overall Width                : 72” (1829 mm)

Ground Clearance          : 4.5” (114 mm)

Fuel Capacity                : 12.5 gallons (57 litres) 

 


 

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