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Originally Posted by twin turbo
I've frequently been given a hard time about having an automatic transmission in my FFR "Roadster". I've gotten used to the verbal abuse (lol), and I feel comfortable explaining the reasons why it works and is fun with my twin turbo engine 1965 FFR twin turbo Cobra 30 mph roll acceleration - YouTube
The problem I ran into a few days ago was I stated that even some originals had automatics. The guy didn't believe me and felt it was sacriledge a Cobra would have an automatic. I was taken off guard and didn't have any data to back up my statement.
Anyone have any specifics on original Cobras that came with an automatic? |
Twin Turbo:
Do not sweat it man, enjoy your Cobra, whether it is automatic or stick shift, people have nothing better to say they should stay quiet. Here is as bit of info I have gathered in the past that you might be able to use. The source is pretty reliable; Hemming's:
The first 75 Cobras were equipped with 260-cu.in. Ford V-8s, while the next 580 were 289 powered. Of the 260 427 Street Cobras, chassis numbers CSX3101-CSX3200, CSX3306-3360 were built with the 427 while CSX3201-CSX3305 were built with 428s. There were four 427 Cobras made with automatic transmissions; the rest used Ford top-loader manual transmissions. The 289 Cobras used Borg Warner T-10 four speeds and 20 were built with C4 automatic transmissions.
I hope this helps you out.
Sincerely
Lou (Basque1)