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Topic: 2003 SVT Cobra = 390 hp Supercharged 4.6L!!!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 23692
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-01-2002 06:30 PM
   
Holy Cow!In the the March Motor Trend the cover car is the new Cobra! They popped a supercharger similar to the Lightning's and this baby cranks! Estimated horsepower is 390 hp @ 6000, 390 lbs/ft @ 3500! The new Cobra will also come with a 6 speed and 3.55 gears. It will be speed limited to 155 mph, because they say although the car will go 175 mph, without the 2000 Cobra R type wing, it becomes airborn!  It has a new front facia that looks pretty cool, and the engine compartment looks KILLER!!!  Projected price will be $35k which is a bargain for this level of supercar! Projected availability date is around May/June. Line up, sign up, today!  John Coletti is a genius! ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 4787
From: Reno Nv MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-01-2002 06:52 PM
Sorry guys I have yet to post in this forum.
But once I saw that car.WOW,Thats one bad *** ****ing car. 
Is it for sure to be made?
SCOOP
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 14137
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-01-2002 06:54 PM
Steve,
I was reading about that Cobra in the "sitting room" today,excellent job by SVT!!
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IIGood
Moderator Posts: 2033
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-01-2002 08:14 PM
Does anyone have $35K to loan me? ------------------
Frank S.----MCA Member 40390
'99 Mustang coupe
'77 Ghia--"II Good"
'76 Cobra--project
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 23692
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-01-2002 09:27 PM
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Originally posted by Fastymz:
WOW,Thats one bad *** ****ing car.
Is it for sure to be made?
Yeah, from what the article said, it's the 2003 Cobra. This is just too cool. First the Lightning, then the 2003 Cobra, then the GT-40... I definitely need more income!  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
MCA Member # 47773
Of all the things I've lost, my mind is what I miss the most.
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71ragtop
Moderator Posts: 2426
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-02-2002 12:19 AM
It was originally to be called "The Terminator Cobra", but rumour has it that it will simply be a COBRA. FORD does not want to have to pay royalties to ARNOLD for using the name like they had to pay Warner Brothers and the McQueens for using BULLITT.That's one bad-mutha of a car! Mike
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unklshu
Gearhead Posts: 614
From: San Bernardino, Ca
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 02-02-2002 12:12 PM
I like the sound of 390hp and a supercharger with a factory backing. I don't have 35k to put out for a new one but I'm still breaking in my old one.------------------
joe
2001 SVT Cobra
68 GT Fastback
98 F-150
90 Escort GT (smokes the tires in all 5 gears, or just smokes through all gears)
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 23692
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-03-2002 08:16 PM
One thing interesting in the article is the fact that they had to use the standard 4.6L cast iron block because they were grenading the aluminum Cobra blocks in dyno-testing. They will use Manley connecting rods, the crank was strong enough to use.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
MCA Member # 47773
Of all the things I've lost, my mind is what I miss the most.
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ring66
Journeyman Posts: 19
From: Wheaton, IL, USA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 02-13-2002 06:41 PM
I'm new here. I'm just wondering if anyone other than a real driver like Moneymaker can hook up 390hp with the 17" tires and IRP?
Has SVT gone too far?
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ring66
Journeyman Posts: 19
From: Wheaton, IL, USA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 02-13-2002 06:43 PM
I missed a key. I'm questioning the independant rear suspension on the 03' Cobra.
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IIGood
Moderator Posts: 2033
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-13-2002 07:12 PM
Hell no!It's about time Ford is actually putting out their own factory sports car with that much power, rather than farming it out to Roush or Saleen or Steeda or... They just need to keep following their own suit now. ------------------
Frank S.----MCA Member 40390
'99 Mustang coupe
'77 Ghia--"II Good"
'76 Cobra--project
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 12790
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-18-2002 03:07 PM
Welcome to M&M Dave (ring 66) !------------------
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 1804
From: Lusby, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-20-2002 07:43 PM
I searched high and low and came up with this link:http://www.svt.ford.com/flash/index.html Ford seems to have the best info. Complete with specs. Check out the 360 degree view too!! Make sure you open the hood!!
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AKBOSSMAN
Gearhead Posts: 2761
From: WASILLA , AK USA M&M #743 MCA #40857
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-21-2002 04:29 PM
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