2003 MUSTANG COBRA
Photo : Car and Drive
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Quarter-mile | 12.79/106.39 mph |
| Top speed | 155 mph (electronically limited) |
| ENGINE | |
| Bore X stroke | 90.2 x 90.0 |
| Displacement | 4601cc, 4.6l, 281 cid |
| compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 390 @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 390 @ 3500 rpm |
| Specific output | 84.8 hp/Liter |
| Redline | 6500rpm (fuel shut-off accurs at 6500rpm) |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshafts, chains drive to exhaust cams, secondary chains from ehaust t intake cams, roller finger followers with hydraulic lash adjustment, oval wire beehive-sharped valve springs, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Intake valves | 2 per cylinder, 37mm head diameter |
| Exhaust valves | 2 per cylinder, 30mm head diameter |
| Ignition system | Distributorless, coil-on-plug |
| Fuel system | sequentiel electronique fuel injection |
| Induction | Eaton Generation IV M112 Roots-type Supercharger with water-to-air intercooler, 8psi boost max. |
| Intake Manifold | Cast aluminum with tuned equal length runners |
| Throttle body | 57mm twin bore |
| Mass | air sensor 90 mm |
| Exhaust manifold | Cast Iron |
| Exhaust system | dual, stainless steel, 2.25-in. diameter, 3.0-in. polished tips |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
| Rear axle | 8.8-in. ring gear with 3.55:1 limited split differenttial, aluminum case |
| Driveshaft | aluminum with hardened yoke, 1350 joints. |
| Transmission | TTC T56 6-speed manual |
| T56 Gear Ratios | 1st : 2.66:1, 2nd : 1.78:1, 3rd : 1.30:1, 4th 1.00:1, 5th 0.80:1, 6th 0.63:1. |
| clutch | 11.0-in. single plate |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Front | Modified MacPherson struts with gas-charged Bilstein monotube dampers and separate 600lb./in. coil spring ( 500 lb./in. on convertible) 29mm tubular stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Multi-link independent system, cast iron upper control arms, aluminum lower control arms, fixed toe-control tie rods, aluminum spindles, gas charged Bilstein monotube dampers, 600lb./in. coil spring ( 470lb./in. on convertible), 26mm tubular sway bar |
| STEERING | |
| Type | Rack and pinion Power assist |
| Gear ratio | 15.0:1 |
| Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 2.5 |
| Turning diameter | 41.7 ft. |
| BRAKES | |
| Front | 13.0 in. vented Brembo disc, PBR twin-piston caliper |
| Rear | 11.65 in. vented disc, single-piston caliper |
| ABS | Four-channel, four-sensor system |
| WHEELS & TIRES | |
| Wheels | 17 x 9-in., 5-spoke, cast aluminum allow, machined surface, exposed lugs (chrome wheels optional) |
| Tire | Goodyear Eagle F1, 275/40ZR17 |
| DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES | |
| Wheelbase | 101.3-in. |
| Length | 183.5-in. |
| Height | 52.5-in. |
| Width | 73.1-in. |
| Track (frnt/rear) | 60.3-in. |
| Curb weight | 3665 lb |
| As tested with driver | 3800-lb. |
| Weight distribution (frnt/rear) | 57%/43% |
2000 MUSTANG COBRA R
| PERFORMANCE | |||
| Test inflation pressures, F/R | 34/32 psi | ||
| Zero to 30 mph | 2.0 | ||
| 40 mph | 2.7 | ||
| 50 mph | 3.8 | ||
| 60 mph | 4.7 | ||
| 70 mph | 6.1 | ||
| 80 mph | 7.4 | ||
| 90 mph | 8.9 | ||
| 100 mph | 11.0 | ||
| 110 mph | 13.2 | ||
| 120 mph | 15.5 | ||
| 130 mph | 18.5 | ||
| 140 mph | 23.2 | ||
| 150 mph | 29.0 | ||
| Street start, 5-60 mph | 5.1 | ||
| Top-gear acceleration, 30-50 mph | 9.0 | ||
| 50-70 mph | 9.1 | ||
| Standing 1/4-mile | 13.2 sec @ 110 mph | ||
| Top speed (drag limited) | 175 mph | ||
| 70-0 mph @ impending lockup | 160 ft | ||
| Fade | NONE | ||
| Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad | 1.02 g | ||
| Understeer | minimal | ||
| EPA city driving | 16 mpg | ||
| EPA highway driving | 25 mpg | ||
| Int. Sound Level : | |||
| Idle | 57 dBA | ||
| Full-throttle acceleration | 90 dBA | ||
| 70-mph cruising | 81 dBA | ||
| 70-mph coasting | 80 dBA | ||
| ENGINE | |||
| Type | V-8, cast-iron block and aluminum heads | ||
| Bore x stroke | 3.55 x 4.17 in, 90.2 x 105.8mm | ||
| Displacement | 330 cu in, 5409cc | ||
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 | ||
| Engine-control system | Ford EDIC with port fuel injection | ||
| Emissions controls | 3-way catalytic converter, feedback air-fuel-ratio control, EGR | ||
| Valve gear | chain-driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters | ||
| Power (SAE net) | 385 bhp @ 5700 rpm | ||
| Torque (SAE net) | 385 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | ||
| Redline | 6500 rpm | ||
| DRIVETRAIN | |||
| Final-drive ratio | 3.55:1, limited slip | ||
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | ||
| Gear | Ratio | Mph/1000 rpm | Max. test speed @ (RPM) |
| 1st | 2.97 | 7.2 | 49 mph (6800 rpm) |
| 2nd | 2.07 | 10.3 | 70 mph (6800 rpm) |
| 3rd | 1.43 | 15.0 | 102 mph (6800 rpm) |
| 4th | 1 | 21.4 | 146 mph (6800 rpm) |
| 5th | 0.80 | 26.8 | 175 mph (6550 rpm) |
| 6th | 0.62 | 34.5 | 155 mph (4500 rpm) |
| CHASSIS/BODY | |||
| Type | unit construction | ||
| Body material | welded steel stampings and fiberglass-reinforced plastic | ||
| INTERIOR | |||
| SAE volume, front seat | 49 cu ft | ||
| luggage space | 11 cu ft | ||
| Front seats | bucket | ||
| Seat adjustments | fore and aft, seatback angle | ||
| Restraint systems, front | manual 3-point belts, driver and passenger airbags | ||
| General comfort | good | ||
| Fore-and-aft support | excellent | ||
| Lateral support | good | ||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Front | ind, strut located by a control arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar | ||
| Rear | ind, unequal-length control arms with a toe-control link, coil springs, anti-roll bar | ||
| STEERING | |||
| Type | Rack and pinion Power assist | ||
| Gear ratio | 15.0:1 | ||
| Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 2.5 | ||
| Turning circle curb-to-curb | 43.6 ft | ||
| BRAKES | |||
| Front | 13.0 x 1.1-in vented disc | ||
| Rear | 11.7 x 0.7-in vented disc | ||
| Power assist | hydraulic with anti-lock control | ||
| WHEELS & TIRES | |||
| Wheels | 9.5 x 18 in, forged aluminum | ||
| Tire | BFGoodrich g-Force KD, 265/40ZR-18 | ||
| DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.3-in. | ||
| Length | 183.5-in. | ||
| Height | 52.5-in. | ||
| Width | 73.1-in. | ||
| Track (frnt/rear) | 59.7/59.7- in. | ||
| Ground clearance | 4.4-in. | ||
| Curb weight | 3580 lb | ||
| Fuel capacity | 21.0 gal | ||
| Oil capacity | 8.5 qt | ||
| Water capacity | 15.0 qt | ||
| Weight distribution (frnt/rear) | 56.4/43.6% | ||
1982-2000 MUSTANG PERFORMANCE (APPROX.)
| Year | Make and Model | Engine | Transmission | Axle | Horsepower | Torque | 0-60 | Quarter Mile | Source |
| 1982 | Ford Mustang GT | 302 | 4 spd | 3.08 | 157@4200 | 240@2400 | 8 | 16.3/84mph | Road & Track 1/82 |
| 1984 | Ford Mustang SVO | 140 | 5 spd | 2.97 | 176@4500 | 210@3000 | 7.7 | 15.85@87.4mph | Motortrend 8/84 |
| 1985 | Ford Mustang GT | 302 | 5 spd | 2.73 | 210@4600 | 265@3400 | 7.1 | 15.51@89.7mph | Motortrend 10/84 |
| 1987 | Ford Mustang GT | 302 | 5 spd | 2.73 | 225@4200 | 300@3200 | 6.5 | 15.13@94.1mph | Motortrend 11/89 |
| 1988 | Ford Mustang GT | 302 | 5 spd | 3.08 | 230@4200 | 310@3300 | 7.1 | 15.60@91.5mph | Motortrend 9/88 |
| 1989 | Ford Mustang GT | 302 | 5 spd | 2.73 | 225@4000 | 300@3200 | 7.2 | 15.77@92.8 | Motortrend 1/88 |
| 1989 | Ford Mustang LX | 302 | 5 spd | 3.08 | 225@4200 | 300@3200 | 6.6 | 15.38@91.52mph | Motortrend 11/89 |
| 1989 | Ford Mustang Saleen SC | 302 | 5 spd | 3.55 | 292@5200 | 327@3500 | 5.9 | 14.2@98mph | Car & Driver 5/89 |
| 1990 | Ford Mustang GT Roush Twin Turbo | 351 | 5 spd | 3.55 | 375@5200 | 390@3500 | 5.8 | 14.5@100.7mph | Motortrend 1/91 |
| 1991 | Ford Mustang LX | 302 | 5 spd | 3.08 | 225@4200 | 300@3200 | 6.2 | 14.8@96mph | Motortrend 7/90 |
| 1992 | Ford Mustang LX | 302 | 5 spd | 2.73 | 225@4200 | 300@3200 | 7.1 | 15.5@90mph | Road & Track 12/91 |
| 1993 | Ford Mustang Cobra | 302 | 5 spd | 3.08 | 235@5000 | 285@4000 | 6 | 14.6@96.5 mph | Motortrend 6/93 |
| 1993 | Ford Mustang Cobra | 302 | 5 spd | 3.08 | 235@5000 | 285@4000 | 6 | 14.6@96.5 mph | Musclecar Review 12/97 |
| 1993 | Ford Mustang GT | 302 | AOD | 2.73 | 205@4200 | 275@3000 | 8 | 16.1@85.1mph | Motortrend 5/93 |
| 1994 | Ford Mustang GT | 302 | 5 spd | 3.08 | 215@4200 | 285@3400 | 7.2 | 14.87@95mph | Popular Hot Rodding 3/94 |
| 1994 | Ford Mustang GT (Convertible) | 302 | AOD | 3.08 | 215@4200 | 285@3400 | 7.5 | 15.96@87mph | Popular Hot Rodding 7/94 |
| 1995 | Ford Mustang Cobra R | 351 | 5 spd | 3.27 | 300@4800 | 365@3750 | n/a | 13.67@102.82mph | Musclecar Review 8/95 |
| 1995 | Ford Mustang GT | 302 | 5 spd | 3.08 | 215@4200 | 285@3400 | 7.4 | 15.8@88.2mph | Road & Track 6/95 |
| 1995 | Ford Mustang Saleen S351SR | 351 | 5 spd | 3.27 | 480@5500 | 487@3600 | 4.9 | 13.2@111.9mph | Road & Track 6/95 |
| 1996 | Ford Mustang Cobra Kenne Bell | 280 | 5 spd | 3.27 | 392@6300 | 371@5800 | 4.8 | 13.2@109.4mph | Motortrend 3/96 |
| 1996 | Ford Mustang Cobra DOHC | 280 | 5 spd | 3.27 | 305@5800 | 300@4800 | n/a | 14.05@101.05mph | Hot Rod 2/96 |
| 1996 | Ford Mustang Cobra DOHC | 280 | 5 spd | 3.27 | 305@5800 | 300@4800 | 5.9 | 14.4@99.1mph | R&T, Sports & GT Cars 96 |
| 1996 | Ford Mustang Cobra DOHC | 280 | 5 spd | 3.27 | 305@5800 | 300@4800 | 6.4 | 14.0@102mph | Car & Driver 12/95 |
| 1996 | Ford Mustang Cobra DOHC | 280 | 5 spd | 3.27 | 305@5800 | 300@4800 | n/a | 14.09@100mph | High Tech 5/96 |
| 1996 | Ford Mustang Cobra DOHC | 280 | 5 spd | 3.27 | 305@5800 | 300@4800 | 5.5 | 14.0@101.7mph | Car Craft 10/95 |
| 1996 | Ford Mustang Cobra DOHC Convertible | 280 | 5 spd | 3.27 | 305@5800 | 300@4800 | 5.6 | 13.9@102.1mph | Motortrend 7/96 |
| 1996 | Ford Mustang Cobra Jet R SVT special | 373 | 5 spd | 3.27 | 350@4750 | 385@3500 | 5.2 | 13.3@106.7mph | Motortrend 11/96 |
| 1996 | Ford Mustang Saleen S281 | 280 | 5 spd | 3.55 | 222@4400 | 285@3500 | 6.9 | 15.3@89.8mph | Motortrend 8/96 |
| 1996 | Ford Mustang Saleen S351 R | 351 | 5 spd | 3.27 | 480@5500 | 487@3600 | 5.2 | 13.4@119.3mph | Motortrend 4/96 |
| 1997 | Ford Mustang GT | 280 | AOD. | 3.08 | 215@4500 | 290@3250 | 7.5 | 15.12@91.03mph | Ind. Test |
| 1997 | Ford Mustang Cobra DOHC | 280 | 5 spd | 3.27 | 305@5800 | 300@4800 | 5.5 | 14.0@101.07mph | Motortrend 9/97 |
| 1997 | Ford Mustang Cobra Kenny Brown C4S | 280 | 5 spd | 3.73 | 425hp est | n/a | 4.5 | 12.9@109.8mph | Motortrend 9/97 |
| 1998 | Ford Mustang Cobra DOHC | 280 | 5 spd | 3.27 | 305@5800 | 300@4800 | 5.7 | 14.2@99.5mph | Road & Track 11/97 |
| 2000 | Ford Mustang Cobra R | 5.4 | 6 spd | 3.55 | 385@5700 | 385@4500 | 4.7 | 12.58@110mph | MM&FF 5/00, 9/00 |
| 2003 | Ford Mustang Cobra | 4.6 | 6 spd | 3.55 | 390 @ 6000 | 390 @ 3500 | 4.9 | 12.79@106.39mph | MM&FF 9/02 |
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