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Ford Mustang Cobra

Ford SVT Mustang Cobra
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Overview
Manufacturer SVT
Production 1993–2004 model years
79,958 produced
Body and chassis
Class Muscle car
Pony car
Body style 1993:
3-door hatchback
1994–2004:
2-door coupe
2-door convertible
Layout FR layout
Platform Ford Fox platform
Chronology
Successor 2007 Shelby GT500
Fox-Body Windsor
SVT Mustang Cobra
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Overview
Manufacturer SVT
Production 1993 model year
5,100 produced
Assembly Dearborn, Michigan
Designer Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE)
Body and chassis
Body style 3-door hatchback
Powertrain
Engine 5.0 L Windsor V8
Transmission Modified 5-speed T-5 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 100.5 in (2,553 mm)
Length 179.6 in (4,562 mm)
Width 69.1 in (1,755 mm)
Height 52.1 in (1,323 mm)
Curb weight 3,255 lb (1,476 kg)
Chronology
Successor 1994–1995 SVT Cobra
1993 SVT Mustang Cobra R
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Overview
Manufacturer SVT
Production 1993 model year
107 produced
Assembly Dearborn, Michigan
Designer Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE)
Body and chassis
Body style 3-door hatchback
Powertrain
Engine 5.0 L Windsor V8
Transmission Modified 5-speed T-5 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 100.5 in (2,553 mm)
Length 179.6 in (4,562 mm)
Width 69.1 in (1,755 mm)
Height 51.1 in (1,298 mm)
Curb weight 3,125 lb (1,417 kg)
Chronology
Successor 1995 SVT Cobra R
SN-95 Windsor
SVT Mustang Cobra
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Overview
Manufacturer SVT
Production 1994–1995 model years
11,267 produced
Assembly Dearborn, Michigan
Designer Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE)
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupe
2-door convertible
Powertrain
Engine 5.0 L Windsor V8
Transmission 5-speed T-5 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 101.3 in (2,573 mm)
Length 181.5 in (4,610 mm)
Width 71.8 in (1,824 mm)
Height Coupe: 53.4 in (1,356 mm)
Convertible: 53.3 in (1,354 mm)
Curb weight Coupe: 3,354 lb (1,521 kg)
Convertible: 3,524 lb (1,598 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor 1993 SVT Cobra
Successor 1996–1998 SVT Cobra
1995 SVT Mustang Cobra R
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Overview
Manufacturer SVT
Production 1995 model year
250 produced
Assembly Dearborn, Michigan
Designer Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE)
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupe
Powertrain
Engine 5.8 L Windsor V8 (1995 Cobra R)
Transmission 5-speed TR-3550 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 101.3 in (2,573 mm)
Length 181.5 in (4,610 mm)
Width 71.8 in (1,824 mm)
Height 52.7 in (1,339 mm)
Curb weight 3,326 lb (1,509 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor 1993 SVT Cobra R
Successor 2000 SVT Cobra R
SN-95 Modular
SVT Mustang Cobra
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Overview
Manufacturer SVT
Production 1996–1998 model years
28,705 produced
Assembly Dearborn, Michigan
Designer Team Mustang
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupe
2-door convertible
Powertrain
Engine 305hp 4.6 L DOHC Modular V8
Transmission 5-speed T-45 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 101.3 in (2,573 mm)
Length 182.5 in (4,636 mm)
Width 71.8 in (1,824 mm)
Height Coupe: 53.2 in (1,351 mm)
Convertible: 53.3 in (1,354 mm)
Curb weight Coupe: 3,391 lb (1,538 kg)
Convertible: 3,531 lb (1,602 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor 1994–1995 SVT Cobra
Successor 1999, 2001 SVT Cobra
New Edge Modular
SVT Mustang Cobra
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Overview
Manufacturer SVT
Production 1999, 2001 model years
15,346 produced
Assembly Dearborn, Michigan
Designer Team Mustang
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupe
2-door convertible
Powertrain
Engine 320hp 4.6 L DOHC Modular V8
Transmission 5-speed T-45 manual (1999)
5-speed TR-3650 manual (2001)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 101.3 in (2,573 mm)
Length 183.5 in (4,661 mm)
Width 73.1 in (1,857 mm)
Height Coupe: 53.2 in (1,351 mm)
Convertible: 53.5 in (1,359 mm)
Curb weight Coupe: 3,430 lb (1,556 kg)
Convertible: 3,560 lb (1,615 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor 1996–1998 SVT Cobra
Successor 2003–2004 SVT Cobra
2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R
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Overview
Manufacturer SVT
Production 2000 model year
300 produced
Assembly Dearborn, Michigan
Designer Team Mustang
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupe
Powertrain
Engine 385hp 5.4 L DOHC Modular V8(2000 Cobra R)
Transmission 6-speed T-56 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 101.3 in (2,573 mm)
Length 183.5 in (4,661 mm)
Width 73.1 in (1,857 mm)
Height 52.2 in (1,326 mm)
Curb weight 3,590 lb (1,628 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor 1995 SVT Cobra R
Terminator (Supercharged)
Modular SVT Mustang Cobra
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Overview
Manufacturer SVT
Production 2003–2004 model years
19,140 produced
Assembly Dearborn, Michigan
Designer SVT Engineering
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupe
2-door convertible
Powertrain
Engine 390hp 4.6 L supercharged DOHC Modular V8
Transmission 6-speed T-56 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 101.3 in (2,573 mm)
Length 183.5 in (4,661 mm)
Width 73.1 in (1,857 mm)
Height Coupe: 52.5 in (1,334 mm)
Convertible: 52.9 in (1,344 mm)
Curb weight Coupe: 3,665 lb (1,662 kg)
Convertible: 3,780 lb (1,715 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor 1999, 2001 SVT Cobra
Successor 2007 Shelby GT500

The Ford SVT Mustang Cobra (also known as SVT Mustang Cobra, SVT Cobra, or simply as Cobra) is a muscle car/pony car model that was built in model years 1993 through 2004 by Ford Motor Company's Special Vehicle Team division (or SVT, for short). The SVT Cobra was a high-performance version of the Ford Mustang, considered as top-of-the-line as it was positioned above the Mustang GT and Mach 1 models during its era of production. On three occasions, the race-ready, street-legal SVT Cobra R variant was produced in limited numbers. The SVT Cobra was succeeded by the 2007 Shelby GT500. Although the GT500 was built by SVT and wears a Cobra emblem, it is not considered an SVT Cobra, as the car is licensed by Shelby and does not have "Cobra" in its model name or description.

The 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra was launched during the 1992 Chicago Auto Show. It was the premier vehicle of Ford's newly established SVT division, designed to showcase SVT's four hallmarks of Performance, Substance, Exclusivity and Value. The exterior of the 1993 SVT Cobra does not represent a radical departure from the year's GT model: However, there are subtle differences, as explained below.

The true redesign and upgrade occurred beneath the bodywork: The powertrain was driven by a 302 CID V8 (5.0L) motor, producing 235 hp (175 kW) and 280 ft·lbs (380 N·m) of torque. According to Road & Track, this could send a Cobra through the 1/4 mile in 14.5 seconds at a trap speed of 98 mph (158 km/h). Acceleration from zero to 60 mph (97 km/h) took 5.9 seconds. The drivetrain received an upgraded transmission, rear disc brakes, and for the first time on a factory Mustang, 17" unidirectional wheels. The suspension was not neglected, either: Cobra models received a softer, more compliant ride compared to the GT model. This was accomplished with model-specific springs and sway bars.

The 1993 SVT Cobra's short block (cylinder block, crankshaft, rods, and pistons) was carried over from the GT model. To this, Ford SVT engineers added the following performance items:


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