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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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