1965 Backdraft Racing Roadster - Last Cobra Standing

Backdraft Racing
Phone: 561/752-3693
Web sites: www.backdraftracing.com,
www.backdraftparts.com

Vehicle
Year and type/model: 1965 Backdraft Racing Roadster

Pricing
Price of Kit: $28,900 (as of test)
Current Price: $31,900
Total Price as Tested: $49,500
Manufacturer Estimate of Hours to Build/
Complete Vehicle: 3 days

Components Included In KitChassis
Frame: Custom-built ladder frame powdercoated as a standard option
Wheelbase: 92 inches
Rearend: BMW
Rear Suspension: BMW independent rear
Rear Brakes: BMW power disc brakes
Front Suspension: BMW coilover strut
Front Brakes: BMW power ventilated discs
Steering: Manual rack
Front Wheel Make & Size: 17-inch Halibrand-style 17x8
Rear Wheel Make & Size: 17-inch Halibrand-style 17x11
Front Tire Make & Size: Goodyear Eagle F1 245/45/17
Rear Tire Make & Size: Goodyear Eagle F1 315/35/17

Body
Manufacturer: TR Tec
Body Mods: none
Bodywork: none
Painter: TR Tec

Interior
Gauges: VDO
Wiring: Custom Harness
Steering Wheel: Wood rim standard, leather wrapped (optional)
Seating: Leather buckets
Upholsterer: TR Tec
Material: Leather and wool carpet

Drivetrain
Engine: Ford 351W bored and stroked to 402 ci, built by Roush (402R)
Horsepower (maximum): 515 hp est. (with Victor Jr. intake and 8 qt. oil pan)
Torque (maximum): 500 lb-ft
Displacement: 402 ci
Block: 9.5-inch deck, Ford (Windsor) 9.5 Deck Height 2-bolt main
Crankshaft Type: Forged 4340 steel
Crankshaft Stroke: 4.00-inch
Connecting Rod Type: Forged 4340 steel"H-beam"
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Pistons: Forged
Timing Chain: Double roller
Camshaft Info: Roush proprietary
Lifter Type: Hydraulic roller
Cylinder Heads: Aluminum
Intake Runner Volume: 185 cc, fully CNC-ported
Combustion Chamber Volume: 61 cc
Valve Sizes: 2.02-inch intake, 1.60-inch exhaust
Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.6:1
Spark Plugs: Autolite 3923 (or comparable)
Intake Manifold: Single- or dual-plane available
Fuel System: Holley 770 CFM Carburetor w/vacuum secondaries and electric choke
Fuel Requirements: Premium unleaded (minimum)
Max. Recommended RPM: 6,250
Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
*Size specifications may vary. Stated horsepowers are averaged and can vary +/- 5%. Details available.Specifications and content subject to change. Engine specs from Roush Performance Catalog.Headers: BDR
Mufflers: BDR stainless steel side pipes
Transmission: Tremec TKO 600
Shifter: BDR

Performance

Acceleration
0-60 mph: 4.14 seconds

Braking
Minimum stopping distance from 60 mph: 165.07 feet

Handling
Lateral acceleration: .89g
Balance: Oversteer
Slalom Speed (420-foot slalom): 41.0 mph
Lateral seat support: Good

Test Conditions
Temperature: 75 degrees Fahrenheit
Humidity: 30-percent
Elevation: 52 feet above sea level
Location: El Toro Marine Base, El Toro, California