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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| 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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