SPECIFICATIONS

The E.R.A. 427 is designed for unsurpassed high performance- with safety. Generous wheel travel, both front and rear, and anti-dive/anti-squat geometry are built in, giving you a car that can cope with the real-world bumps and curves of the year 2000 roads.  This is much more than a bone-jarring race car.

DIMENSIONS:
  • Weight [w/ iron Ford 427] ...2600 lb.
  • Weight distribution, f/r(%).......49/51
  • Wheelbase.................................90"
  • Track, front/rear..................55"/57"
  • Length, overall........................156"
  • Width, maximum......................70"
  • Height, to top of windscreen.....47"
  • Ground clearance.......................5"
  • Fuel capacity....................19.5 gal.

STANDARD KIT ASSEMBLY
$21,900

DRIVETRAIN:
  • Recommended Engine: Ford FE series 427/428/390
    Other possibilities
    : Ford small block, 429/460, or Chevrolet small or big block
  • Transmissions: Ford 4 spd. toploader
    Richmond Gear 5 speed
    Tremec TKO 5 speed
    Ford C-6 Automatic
  • Differential: Salisbury, ratios from 2.73:1 to 4.56:1 with limited slip available

BRAKES

  • Front -11.0" rotors with GM Floating caliper or
    Optional: 12.2: vented rotor with 4-piston fixed calipers
  • Rear- Inboard 10.5" solid or vented disc with Girling caliper. Optional rear suspension with vented 11.75" with PBR caliper.
  • Mechanical emergency brake on rear (that works!)
  • Hydraulics: Dual Tilton master cylinders with adjustable balance bar.

PERFORMANCE (typical 427 with 425 bhp):

  • 0-60 mph 4.5 sec
  • 0-100 mph 11.5 sec
  • Standing 1/4 mile 13 sec/110 mph
  • Fuel consumption: 8-12 mpg
  • Track testing with stock BF Goodrich Comp TA's has given nearly 1G lateral acceleration and .95G braking performance. In December, 1991, Car and Driver measured 1.05G (lateral) using Hoosier tires. Optional Spax dampers are externally adjustable for both height and damping, allow ing the builder to modify the E.R.A. 427SC's ride and handling characteristics to fit personal preference.

Chassis


Front Suspension


Rear Suspension

Standard Parts


Options and pricing


Frequently Asked Questions
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