What kind of engine did the Cobra Mustang have?
The 1978 model was the “King Cobra” which included a large Cobra decal on the hood with an optional V8. It was the best Mustang II variant around and a future classic. The 302-cubic inch (5 liter) V8 was the only engine option for the 1978 King Cobra.
How many horsepower does a 2001 Ford Cobra have?
Ford now says 2001 is the first production year that all Cobras make 320 horsepower. As you can imagine, we were quite eager to get into the latest Cobra model. We received the Mineral Gray 2001 model pictured here. The car felt strong, but it still didn’t seem to have Camaro punch. Perhaps 320 horses was still optimistic.
What kind of engine does a 2001 Ford Mustang have?
A new intake, high-flow mufflers and underdrive pulleys pushed flywheel horsepower up to 265hp, according to Ford’s own ratings. Rounding out the package were 17” wheels with performance Goodyear tires and Brembo brakes. A full set of scoops for the sides and hood along with the deletion of the rear spoiler gave the exterior a clean, sporty look.
What kind of transmission did the 2001 Mustang GT have?
The V6 Mustang featured the T5 manual transmission for yet another year while as the GT, Cobra, and Bullitt all used the TR-3650 after February 2001 instead. Since the TR-3650 was introduced in the middle of a year, Mustangs manufactured before this date were made with a T-45 Transmission and a 10.5” clutch.
Ford now says 2001 is the first production year that all Cobras make 320 horsepower. As you can imagine, we were quite eager to get into the latest Cobra model. We received the Mineral Gray 2001 model pictured here. The car felt strong, but it still didn’t seem to have Camaro punch. Perhaps 320 horses was still optimistic.
What was the performance of a 2001 Mustang?
The Cobra for 2001 was able to deliver the promised horsepower of the 1999 Cobra without a recall. By using an aluminum block with revised cylinder heads, the performance was improved without sacrificing weight, but new problems plagued these Cobras.
How many horsepower does a Mustang Cobra have?
If you correct for driveline losses (about 15 percent), the rear-wheel dyno number correlates to 320 crankshaft horsepower, exactly as advertised. We then put the white convertible Cobra onto the dyno, and although we expected to see some typical production variation, we did not.
What kind of engine does a 2003 Mustang have?
Now, the 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra raises the bar yet again, this time increasing power output to a level never before achieved in a production Mustang. The addition of a Roots-type supercharger and water-to-air intercooler to the Cobra’s 4.6-liter, DOHC 4-valve V-8 engine bumps output to 390 horsepower and 390 foot-pounds of torque.