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{{Infobox Automobile|image=|name=Ford Mustang Cobra|manufacturer=Ford Motor Company|body_style=2-door [Coupe & convertible
2tform (2005-present)|related=Shelby Mustang
[Pontiac GTO

Dodge Challenger-->The Ford Special Vehicle Team Mustang Cobra is a sports car built by Ford Motor Company since 1993. It is generally the highest performance version of the Ford Mustang built by Ford, sitting in the model range above the Mustang GT model. On rare occasion, Ford produces a higher-performance Cobra R variant.

SN-95 Windsor (1994-1995) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=SN-95 Windsor SVT Mustang Cobra|production=1994–1995
11,267 produced|manufacturer=Ford Motor Company [Ford Fox platform|engine=5.0 L Ford Windsor engine#302 V8 [manual transmission-->Ford introduced a completely re-styled Mustang for the 1994 model year, but the vehicle was mechanically similar to the outgoing model, and rode on a version of Ford's aging Fox platform. Ford re-introduced the Cobra for 1994 featuring the new styling as well as larger brakes, a revised suspension setup and wider wheels than the outgoing version, but the engine was essentially a carryover.

{| class=wikitable!Year!!Model!!Production|- align=right!rowspan=3|1994!!Coupe|5,009|- align=right!Convertible|1,000|- align=right!Total!!6,009|- align=right!rowspan=4|1995!!Coupe|4,005|- align=right!Convertible|1,003|- align=right!R|250|- align=right!Total!!5,258|- align=right!colspan=2|Total!!11,267|}

Cobra R In the wake of the '93 R’s unexpected success, SVT engineers developed a more powerful R-model based on the1995 Cobra. Top priority became addressing customer requests for a larger, more powerful engine and more fuel capacity. In response to those requests, SVT replaced the Cobra’s 5.0 L V8 with an SVT modified version of Ford’s 5.8 liter Windsor V8, re-engineered to produce 300 horsepower and installed a 20 US gallon fuel tank. To handle the torque of the more powerful engine, a Tremec five-speed manual transmission was installed. Again, weight-savings was targeted, so there was no back seat, radio or air-conditioning – not even fog lights, which were omitted to provide ducts for getting cool air onto the front brakes. Heavy-duty progressive-rate springs, thicker stabilizer bars and a front strut tower brace helped improve handling on the racetrack. Only 250 vehicles were built, available only in white, each with a unique center-tiered fiberglass hood tall enough to clear the engine and induction system.

SN-95 Modular (1996-1998) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=SN-95 Modular SVT Mustang Cobra|production=1996–1998
28,706 produced|manufacturer=Ford Motor Company [Ford Fox platform|engine=4.6 L DOHC Ford Modular engine#4-valve V8 [manual transmission-->For 1996, Ford finally did away with the aging Ford Windsor engine#302 liter V8, replacing it with a new 4.6 liter, DOHC, "Ford Modular engine" unit that was smoother and had slightly better fuel economy.

{| class=wikitable!Year!!Model!!Production|- align=right!rowspan=3|1996!!Coupe|7,493|- align=right!Convertible|2,510|- align=right!Total!!10,003|- align=right!rowspan=3|1997!!Coupe|6,961|- align=right!Convertible|3,088|- align=right!Total!!10,049|- align=right!rowspan=3|1998!!Coupe|5,174|- align=right!Convertible|3,480|- align=right!Total!!8,654|- align=right!colspan=2|Total!!28,706|}

SN-95 2 Modular (1999-2001*) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=SN-95 2 Modular SVT Mustang Cobra|production=1999–2002
15,819 produced|manufacturer=Ford Motor Company [Ford Fox platform|engine=4.6 L DOHC Ford Modular engine#4-valve V8
5.4 L DOHC Ford Modular engine#5.4 V8-->With the introduction of the "new edge" [Ford Mustang in 1999, came a new SVT Cobra. All 1999-2004 Cobras featured independent rear suspensions, unique to the Cobras. The new Cobra had an upgraded 4.6L DOHC engine with 320 hp (239 kW) and 317 ft·lbf (429 Nm) of torque. Due to problems with the 1999 Cobras producing the claimed power (remedied via recall), the 4.6L Cobra was not produced in 2000. Ford replaced the intake manifold, exhaust and computer components to produce an estimated 15hp. The Cobra came back in 2001 with the same power rating with the problem fixed.

While the 2001 Cobra shares almost all the same components of the 1999, some changes were made. The changes included:



block

In the pictures at left showing the two blocks of the SN-95 2 SVT Mustang Cobra, note the extra ribs designed to impart stength to the weaker WAP. Also, note the hatching in valley of the Teksid is square, while the WAP has diagonal hatching.


A similar Cobra model was produced in the US in 2002 for export to the Australian market.*

{| class=wikitable!Year!!Model!!Production|- align=right!rowspan=3|1999!!Coupe|4,113|- align=right!Convertible|4,055|- align=right!Total!!8,168|- align=right!rowspan=2|2000!!R Coupe|300|- align=right!Total!!300|- align=right!rowspan=3|2001!!Coupe|3,867|- align=right!Convertible|3,384|- align=right!Total!!7,251|- align=right!colspan=2|2002 Total!!100|- align=right!colspan=2|Total!!15,819
(including exports)|}

Cobra R In 2000, a special Cobra R came in limited production of 300 with a 5.4 L DOHC engine that produced 385 hp (287 kW) and 385 ft·lbf (521 Nm) of torque. This model was street legal; however it lacked many of the comforts the base production line Cobra enjoyed. This model had no radio, no air conditioning, no heating, and no back seat.



The 2000 Cobra R had several distinguishing features that allow one to easily identify it as something more than a normal Cobra. The "power dome" hood for instance, is taller than the normal Cobra hood, and has gills that can be cut out to reduce engine compartment temperatures. The rear spoiler is tall and wide, providing much needed down force at high speeds. The front bumper is adorned with a low riding, removable splitter that keeps air from getting under the car and inducing lift. The wheels are also uniquely styled five spoke 18 inch x 9.5 inch alloys.

With its aggressive styling and harsh suspension, the 2000 Cobra R was basically a street legal race car.



==SN-95 2 Supercharged (2003-2004)=={{Infobox Automobile generation]|platform=FR layout Ford Fox platform|engine=4.6 L DOHC Ford Modular engine#4-valve V8 [manual transmission-->Debuting in early 2002, the 2003 Cobra came with a supercharged 4.6 L DOHC engine rated at 390 hp (291 kW) and 390 ft·lbf (529 N·m) of torque. It was later learned that SVT (Special Vehicle Team) had underrated the Cobra, as many owners have reported 430 hp (321 kW) and 430 ft·lbf (583 N·m) of torque. Numerous improvements were made to the driveline to handle the additional power output. A cast iron block was used to handle the increased power with use of stronger internals (forged pistons, forged crankshaft, and Manley H-beam connecting rods) to handle the 8 lb of boost delivered from the Eaton M112 supercharger. Other improvements to the driveline include the use of an aluminium flywheel connected to a Tremec T-56 transmission six-speed transmission, aluminium driveshaft, 3.55:1 gears in the rearend transferring power to the stronger 31 spline half shafts in the rear independent suspension.

For 2003, SVT offered a limited-edition Tenth Anniversary Cobra which featured unique color schemes, wheels, and badging. SVT produced 2,003 units of the Tenth Anniversary model, which was available in Red, Black, and Silver. The 10th Anniversary Package was offered in both coupe and convertible, featured unique wheels, red leather interior accents (seats/door panels), "carbon fiber-look" interior trim , red brake calipers, and SVT 10th Anniversary badges on the floor mats and rear decklid.

The only major addition to the 2004 model was the optional ChromaFlair and two other new colors, Screaming Yellow and Competition Orange. The Mystichrome appearance package included a unique color-shifting exterior paint that was meant to be an improvement to the Mystic paint offered for the 1996 Mustang Cobra. The Mystichrome interior seating featured a unique color-shifting leather that mimicked the exterior paint. There was also some minor exhaust work done on the catalytic converters which helped remove the Gas Guzzler tax from the 2004 model versus the 2003 model.

While in production, SVT had codenamed this model the "Terminator", since it was supposed to finally put an end to any competition between the Cobra and the Pontiac Trans Am / Camaro. Accordingly, the 2003-2004 SVT Cobra is noted by many for offering excellent "bang for the buck". Even with minor "bolt-on" mods on a minimal budget,(e.g., intake, exhaust, supercharger pullies, ECU tune), Terminator Cobras have been known to exceed 500rwhp (373 kW).

A definitive history of this model and John Coletti's SVT operations was captured in the non-fiction book Iron Fist, Lead Foot by John Moriarty.{| class=wikitable!Year!!Model!!Production|- align=right!rowspan=3|2003!!Coupe|8,394|- align=right!Convertible|5,082|- align=right!Total!!13,476|- align=right!rowspan=3|2004!!Coupe|3,768|- align=right!Convertible|1,896|- align=right!Total!!5,664|- align=right!colspan=2|Total!!19,140|}

2007 Carroll Shelby lends his name to a 2007 Mustang, officially called the Shelby Mustang#2007. Ford has not announced production of a Cobra built on the newer Mustang platform. The GT500 is marked with prominent Cobra badges, long a trademark of both Shelby and SVT, and sits atop the mustang range, ostensibly replacing the SVT Cobra.

Trivia For SVT Cobra Production number determination, all an owner has to do is call SVT at 1-800-367-3788 and give last 6 digits of the vehicle's VIN #.

Production {| class=wikitable|+Ford SVT Mustang Cobra production|-!colspan=2|Version!!Year!!Engine!!Power!!Torque!!Production|-|rowspan=3|Ford Fox platform||Base||1993||rowspan=2|5.0 L Ford Windsor engine#302 V8||rowspan=5|Base||1994||rowspan=2|5.0 L [Ford Windsor engine#302 V8 [Ford Modular engine#4-valve V8 [V8||rowspan=4|Base||1999||rowspan=2|4.6 L [DOHC Ford Modular engine#4-valve V8 [supercharged Ford Modular engine#4-valve V8 [Ford Modular engine#5.4 V8||385 hp (287 kW)||385 ft·lbf (522 N·m)||align=right|300|- align=right!colspan=5|Total|34,859|- align=right!colspan=6|Total|79,932|}

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{{Infobox Automobile|image=|name=Ford Mustang Cobra|manufacturer=Ford Motor Company|body_style=2-door [Coupe & convertible
2tform (2005-present)|related=Shelby Mustang
[Pontiac GTO
Dodge Challenger-->The Ford Special Vehicle Team Mustang Cobra is a sports car built by Ford Motor Company since 1993. It is generally the highest performance version of the Ford Mustang built by Ford, sitting in the model range above the Mustang GT model. On rare occasion, Ford produces a higher-performance Cobra R variant.

SN-95 Windsor (1994-1995) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=SN-95 Windsor SVT Mustang Cobra|production=1994–1995
11,267 produced|manufacturer=Ford Motor Company [Ford Fox platform|engine=5.0 L Ford Windsor engine#302 V8 [manual transmission-->Ford introduced a completely re-styled Mustang for the 1994 model year, but the vehicle was mechanically similar to the outgoing model, and rode on a version of Ford's aging Fox platform. Ford re-introduced the Cobra for 1994 featuring the new styling as well as larger brakes, a revised suspension setup and wider wheels than the outgoing version, but the engine was essentially a carryover.

{| class=wikitable!Year!!Model!!Production|- align=right!rowspan=3|1994!!Coupe|5,009|- align=right!Convertible|1,000|- align=right!Total!!6,009|- align=right!rowspan=4|1995!!Coupe|4,005|- align=right!Convertible|1,003|- align=right!R|250|- align=right!Total!!5,258|- align=right!colspan=2|Total!!11,267|}

Cobra R In the wake of the '93 R’s unexpected success, SVT engineers developed a more powerful R-model based on the1995 Cobra. Top priority became addressing customer requests for a larger, more powerful engine and more fuel capacity. In response to those requests, SVT replaced the Cobra’s 5.0 L V8 with an SVT modified version of Ford’s 5.8 liter Windsor V8, re-engineered to produce 300 horsepower and installed a 20 US gallon fuel tank. To handle the torque of the more powerful engine, a Tremec five-speed manual transmission was installed. Again, weight-savings was targeted, so there was no back seat, radio or air-conditioning – not even fog lights, which were omitted to provide ducts for getting cool air onto the front brakes. Heavy-duty progressive-rate springs, thicker stabilizer bars and a front strut tower brace helped improve handling on the racetrack. Only 250 vehicles were built, available only in white, each with a unique center-tiered fiberglass hood tall enough to clear the engine and induction system.

SN-95 Modular (1996-1998) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=SN-95 Modular SVT Mustang Cobra|production=1996–1998
28,706 produced|manufacturer=Ford Motor Company [Ford Fox platform|engine=4.6 L DOHC Ford Modular engine#4-valve V8 [manual transmission-->For 1996, Ford finally did away with the aging Ford Windsor engine#302 liter V8, replacing it with a new 4.6 liter, DOHC, "Ford Modular engine" unit that was smoother and had slightly better fuel economy.

{| class=wikitable!Year!!Model!!Production|- align=right!rowspan=3|1996!!Coupe|7,493|- align=right!Convertible|2,510|- align=right!Total!!10,003|- align=right!rowspan=3|1997!!Coupe|6,961|- align=right!Convertible|3,088|- align=right!Total!!10,049|- align=right!rowspan=3|1998!!Coupe|5,174|- align=right!Convertible|3,480|- align=right!Total!!8,654|- align=right!colspan=2|Total!!28,706|}

SN-95 2 Modular (1999-2001*) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=SN-95 2 Modular SVT Mustang Cobra|production=1999–2002
15,819 produced|manufacturer=Ford Motor Company [Ford Fox platform|engine=4.6 L DOHC Ford Modular engine#4-valve V8
5.4 L DOHC Ford Modular engine#5.4 V8-->With the introduction of the "new edge" [Ford Mustang in 1999, came a new SVT Cobra. All 1999-2004 Cobras featured independent rear suspensions, unique to the Cobras. The new Cobra had an upgraded 4.6L DOHC engine with 320 hp (239 kW) and 317 ft·lbf (429 Nm) of torque. Due to problems with the 1999 Cobras producing the claimed power (remedied via recall), the 4.6L Cobra was not produced in 2000. Ford replaced the intake manifold, exhaust and computer components to produce an estimated 15hp. The Cobra came back in 2001 with the same power rating with the problem fixed.

While the 2001 Cobra shares almost all the same components of the 1999, some changes were made. The changes included:



block

In the pictures at left showing the two blocks of the SN-95 2 SVT Mustang Cobra, note the extra ribs designed to impart stength to the weaker WAP. Also, note the hatching in valley of the Teksid is square, while the WAP has diagonal hatching.


A similar Cobra model was produced in the US in 2002 for export to the Australian market.*

{| class=wikitable!Year!!Model!!Production|- align=right!rowspan=3|1999!!Coupe|4,113|- align=right!Convertible|4,055|- align=right!Total!!8,168|- align=right!rowspan=2|2000!!R Coupe|300|- align=right!Total!!300|- align=right!rowspan=3|2001!!Coupe|3,867|- align=right!Convertible|3,384|- align=right!Total!!7,251|- align=right!colspan=2|2002 Total!!100|- align=right!colspan=2|Total!!15,819
(including exports)|}

Cobra R In 2000, a special Cobra R came in limited production of 300 with a 5.4 L DOHC engine that produced 385 hp (287 kW) and 385 ft·lbf (521 Nm) of torque. This model was street legal; however it lacked many of the comforts the base production line Cobra enjoyed. This model had no radio, no air conditioning, no heating, and no back seat.



The 2000 Cobra R had several distinguishing features that allow one to easily identify it as something more than a normal Cobra. The "power dome" hood for instance, is taller than the normal Cobra hood, and has gills that can be cut out to reduce engine compartment temperatures. The rear spoiler is tall and wide, providing much needed down force at high speeds. The front bumper is adorned with a low riding, removable splitter that keeps air from getting under the car and inducing lift. The wheels are also uniquely styled five spoke 18 inch x 9.5 inch alloys.

With its aggressive styling and harsh suspension, the 2000 Cobra R was basically a street legal race car.



==SN-95 2 Supercharged (2003-2004)=={{Infobox Automobile generation]|platform=FR layout Ford Fox platform|engine=4.6 L DOHC Ford Modular engine#4-valve V8 [manual transmission-->Debuting in early 2002, the 2003 Cobra came with a supercharged 4.6 L DOHC engine rated at 390 hp (291 kW) and 390 ft·lbf (529 N·m) of torque. It was later learned that SVT (Special Vehicle Team) had underrated the Cobra, as many owners have reported 430 hp (321 kW) and 430 ft·lbf (583 N·m) of torque. Numerous improvements were made to the driveline to handle the additional power output. A cast iron block was used to handle the increased power with use of stronger internals (forged pistons, forged crankshaft, and Manley H-beam connecting rods) to handle the 8 lb of boost delivered from the Eaton M112 supercharger. Other improvements to the driveline include the use of an aluminium flywheel connected to a Tremec T-56 transmission six-speed transmission, aluminium driveshaft, 3.55:1 gears in the rearend transferring power to the stronger 31 spline half shafts in the rear independent suspension.

For 2003, SVT offered a limited-edition Tenth Anniversary Cobra which featured unique color schemes, wheels, and badging. SVT produced 2,003 units of the Tenth Anniversary model, which was available in Red, Black, and Silver. The 10th Anniversary Package was offered in both coupe and convertible, featured unique wheels, red leather interior accents (seats/door panels), "carbon fiber-look" interior trim , red brake calipers, and SVT 10th Anniversary badges on the floor mats and rear decklid.

The only major addition to the 2004 model was the optional ChromaFlair and two other new colors, Screaming Yellow and Competition Orange. The Mystichrome appearance package included a unique color-shifting exterior paint that was meant to be an improvement to the Mystic paint offered for the 1996 Mustang Cobra. The Mystichrome interior seating featured a unique color-shifting leather that mimicked the exterior paint. There was also some minor exhaust work done on the catalytic converters which helped remove the Gas Guzzler tax from the 2004 model versus the 2003 model.

While in production, SVT had codenamed this model the "Terminator", since it was supposed to finally put an end to any competition between the Cobra and the Pontiac Trans Am / Camaro. Accordingly, the 2003-2004 SVT Cobra is noted by many for offering excellent "bang for the buck". Even with minor "bolt-on" mods on a minimal budget,(e.g., intake, exhaust, supercharger pullies, ECU tune), Terminator Cobras have been known to exceed 500rwhp (373 kW).

A definitive history of this model and John Coletti's SVT operations was captured in the non-fiction book Iron Fist, Lead Foot by John Moriarty.{| class=wikitable!Year!!Model!!Production|- align=right!rowspan=3|2003!!Coupe|8,394|- align=right!Convertible|5,082|- align=right!Total!!13,476|- align=right!rowspan=3|2004!!Coupe|3,768|- align=right!Convertible|1,896|- align=right!Total!!5,664|- align=right!colspan=2|Total!!19,140|}

2007 Carroll Shelby lends his name to a 2007 Mustang, officially called the Shelby Mustang#2007. Ford has not announced production of a Cobra built on the newer Mustang platform. The GT500 is marked with prominent Cobra badges, long a trademark of both Shelby and SVT, and sits atop the mustang range, ostensibly replacing the SVT Cobra.

Trivia For SVT Cobra Production number determination, all an owner has to do is call SVT at 1-800-367-3788 and give last 6 digits of the vehicle's VIN #.

Production {| class=wikitable|+Ford SVT Mustang Cobra production|-!colspan=2|Version!!Year!!Engine!!Power!!Torque!!Production|-|rowspan=3|Ford Fox platform||Base||1993||rowspan=2|5.0 L Ford Windsor engine#302 V8||rowspan=5|Base||1994||rowspan=2|5.0 L [Ford Windsor engine#302 V8 [Ford Modular engine#4-valve V8 [V8||rowspan=4|Base||1999||rowspan=2|4.6 L [DOHC Ford Modular engine#4-valve V8 [supercharged Ford Modular engine#4-valve V8 [Ford Modular engine#5.4 V8||385 hp (287 kW)||385 ft·lbf (522 N·m)||align=right|300|- align=right!colspan=5|Total|34,859|- align=right!colspan=6|Total|79,932|}

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