Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

Shelby Mustang SVT Cobra - car segment «pony car» joint venture of Ford and Shelby Special Vehicle Team. SVT Cobra - version of the Ford Mustang, standing in the line above the Ford Mustang GT. Just made a more powerful version - Cobra R.

1993

Ford Mustang SVT Cobra was first shown at the auto show in Chicago in 1992. Vehicle from a new partner Ford - Division SVT, was created to highlight four features of this Muscle car - power, self-discipline, originality and relevance. Externally, SVT Cobra differed little from the Ford Mustang GT.

The real difference fenders under the hood. 302 CID V8 engine gave out 235 hp and the moment of 380 Nm. According to the measurements publication Road & Track SVT Cobra was the quarter mile in 14.5 seconds. at an average speed of 98 miles / hour (158 km / h). Acceleration to 60 miles / hour (97 km / h) was 5.9 sec. The chassis has received an updated suspension, rear brakes are disc and 17 inch wheels.
Also in 1993 produced a modification Cobra R. It had a larger diameter disc brakes, rack and springs Koni, oil cooler, radiator for hydraulic fluid and shipped from the factory with no rear seats. There was no need for air conditioning and stereo system, since the machine was designed for racing. All 107 Cobra R was released in red.

  Number issued by Cobra in 1993:

• Ford Mustang Cobra - 4993
• Ford Mustang Cobra R - 107
• Results - 5100

1994-1995

In mid-1994 Ford introduced an updated version of the Cobra. Brake discs are even more upgraded suspension, wider tires set. Intake manifold and cylinder head went from Cobra GT-40. Engine output was 240 hp For the red color of the body added the black and white.

SN-95 Windsor SVT Mustang Cobra 1994-1995

The updated Cobra was different from other Ford Mustang GT front bumper (on the Cobra were round foglights), original wheels. In 1994 and 1995 was used on the Cobra rear bumper of the Ford Mustang GT LX (V-6 3.8L). It was not until April 1996.

A unique option for Cobra in 1995, was a removable hardtop. They were convertibles with a special attachment to the top of the installation of carbon fiber.

  Number issued by Cobra in 1994:

• Ford Mustang Cobra Coupe - 5009
• Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible - 1000
• Results - 6009

  Number issued by Cobra in 1995:

• Ford Mustang Cobra Coupe - 4005
• Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible - 1003
• Ford Mustang Cobra R - 250
• Total - 5258

1995 Cobra R

Cobra R 1993 suddenly became popular and the company SVT decided to create an updated version based on the Ford Mustang Cobra in 1995. In response to customer engineers to focus on a more powerful engine, which required a greater capacity for fuel. Therefore, V8 Cobra 5.0L engine was replaced with a redesigned SVT Ford V8 Windsor 5.8L, rated at 300 hp. a. and set the fuel tank capacity of 76 liters.
To transfer power and torque the new engine to the wheels, used a new 5-speed manual Tremec transmission, 3550. Again, to save weight, the car did not have rear seats, air conditioning, stereo, electric windows and seats. Instead, fog lamps placed air ducts for cooling the front brake discs. The suspension appeared more powerful springs, thicker stabilizer strut front and cups that great impact on handling. It was built 250 Ford Mustang Cobra R. All were white with a carbon-fiber hood, high enough that it will fit under the big V8 and the intake manifold.

1996-1998

In 1996, Ford changed the old 5-liter V8 to a new DOHC 4.6 liter engine. with an aluminum block, which is smoother and more economical. The power of this engine is 305 hp and 410 Nm moment. Now the Cobra is a quarter mile under 13 seconds. Early Cobra manned manual transmission Borg Warner T-45. Later, in 1998 the company bought the rights to Trimec production of T-45, but left it unchanged from the high-reliability design.

SN-95 Modular SVT Mustang Cobra 1996-1998

In 1996 Ford introduced the Model Mystic Cobra, which was changing color (chameleon), produced by BASF. The main color was green, but depending on the viewing angle, he changed from purple to gold. 1998 was the last year for the Cobra on the back-rail. In 1999, a new, no return line.

Number issued by Cobra

1996:

• Ford Mustang Cobra Coupe - 7493
• Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible - 2510
• Total - 10,003

   1997:

Ford Mustang Cobra Coupe – 6961

Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible – 3088

Total – 10049

   1998:

Ford Mustang Cobra Coupe – 5174

Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible – 3480

Total – 8654

1999-2001

With the advent of "new edge" Mustang in 1999, Cobra has once again refreshed. All of the new Cobra received an independent rear suspension, a unique model. Also put on the engine fuel system without feedback line, which allowed to meet the new environmental standards for emissions into the environment. 4.6 liter DOHC engine developed 320 hp power and the moment of 429 Nm. In 2000 Cobra production was suspended.
To achieve 320 hp Ford replaced the intake manifold, exhaust system and a control unit. Cobra returned in 2001 as the main contender for the Camaro SS and Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air WS6. Engine power was raised to 325 hp Although the machine has remained almost the same as in 1999, some changes have emerged:

• The engine block was replaced with Teksid at Windsor Aluminum Plant (WAP)
• Grinding head unit
• Instead of regular seat Mustang, Cobra put on the leather interior with Alcantara inserts
• At the rear bumper appeared the inscription "Cobra", instead of the "Mustang"
• The icon on the trunk lid was the inscription "STV", instead of "STV Cobra"
• In addition to conventional wheels Cobra, you can choose from polished aluminum wheels
• T-45 transmission was replaced by 3650
• The drive shafts and the differential was replaced with 28 teeth at 31
• Changed the design of the spoiler
• CD player was cheynzher 6-disc
• A new center console in the cabin
• Now put the handbrake on the leather case that covers the hole in the console
• The rear panel lights have black instead of gray. New lights are often referred to as tinted, but they do not differ from the headlights in 1999, except for the background color.
• Slightly changed the color markings and lighting devices

  

  Teksid

  

  Windsor Aluminum Plant

  Number issued by Cobra

1999 год:

• Ford Mustang Cobra Coupe - 4040
• Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible - 4055
• Total - 8095

  2000 год:

Ford Mustang Cobra R Coupe – 300

Total – 300

  2001 год:

Ford Mustang Cobra Coupe – 3867

Ford Mustang Cobra  Convertible  – 3384

Total – 7251

 2002 :

Total -100

2000 Cobra R

In 2000, released 300 copies of the Cobra R engine with DOHC 5,4 liters (redline at 6500 rev. / Min.), Which gave out 385 hp and 522 Nm of torque.

As before, the car was designed as a racing car wrapped in a civil, and many of the attributes of comfort (air conditioning, stereo system, rear seats) have been removed. All 300 copies had Recaro buckets seats, and red color body.

Cobra R 2000 had several distinctive features that distinguish it from the entire line of Cobra. Mounted on the hood of the lattice, which can be removed to improve engine cooling and air intake was significantly higher. The rear spoiler was high and wide to provide good downforce at speed.

In 2000 the Cobra R springs put Eibach, which were lower by 1.5 inches in front and 1 inch at the rear. It is also used Bilstein shock absorbers and 4-piston brake calipers Brembo c 13 inch ventilated disc brakes.

The wheels have also been specially designed for the Cobra R. It was the silver discs with 5-spoke 18-inch diameter and a width of 240 mm (9.5), shod in rubber BF Goodrich G-Force KD.

Assembled by hand engine intake manifold, SVT has received Trumpet, shorter pistons, a catalyst for Cobra, X-shaped exhaust path Bassani Borla muffler and two on the sides of the body.

In the same model installed hydro-mechanical differential with 3.55 gear ratio in a pair of 6-speed transmission Tremec T-56, which is perfectly suited for drag racing and for everyday driving. Cobra R 2000 overclocked to 282 km / h and it was a great sports car.

2003–2004

Introduced in early 2002, the 2003 Mustang Cobra was the code name "Terminator". SVT development team decided that the Ford Mustang Cobra 2003-2004 year, a 4.6 liter DOHC engine with a turbocharger.

Many changes have affected the transmission and undercarriage. The aluminum block was replaced with a new cast iron, with a more robust cylinders to withstand the increased load on the compressor Eaton M112.
In the transmission appeared aluminum lightweight flywheel works with 6-speed transmission Tremec. Rear differential with a 3.55:1 gear ratio combined with the wheels with the new drives, and attached to the body further elaborated the upper and lower arms.
With these modifications, Cobra R overclocked up to 60 miles in 4.5 seconds. Quarter mile time was just over 12 seconds, and speed - 180 km / h.
In 2002 was released on a limited batch of 100 Cobra R for the Australian market. In the bumper put round fog near the air ducts. Rudder moved to the right side.
In 2003, SVT created a special version in honor of 30 anniversary model Ford Mustang. She had a special color, 7-spoke alloy wheels and red inserts in the seats.
In 2004, changes were minor. Add new colors (yellow, orange and silver) that corresponded to insert in their seats. Slightly improved the exhaust system.
The history of SVT and Cobra models described in detail in the book «Iron Fist, Lead Foot» Author Frank Moriarty.