New Cobra???

Power · 06-26-2001, 02:10 AM

I recently saw some pictures of a new car made by ford. I have not been able to find those pics again and can't find anything on them. I believe that it said it was the new 2002 or 2003 Cobra, was silver, and had a fairly radical new design. The Back end of it slightly resembled a corvette and the front had some slight, older 300z lines. I do know that it looked bad *** but I can't find the article and pictures I originally read. I am not positive it was a cobra but it was definitely at least a regular mustang. Any help with this is appreciated.

joe4speed · 06-26-2001, 03:18 AM

I just posted "New Thunderbird" with a pic... is that the car you're thinking of?

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Power · 06-26-2001, 01:59 PM

No bro, thats not it. I did look at that one too though and thought it was pretty sweet.

Power · 06-26-2001, 02:18 PM

Allright, I found it. Some of my information was a little off

, but this is what i saw.

[This message has been edited by Power (edited 06-26-2001).]

Ripper · 06-26-2001, 02:35 PM

That's the FR500 showcar. No indication that it will ever go into production although some of its parts may.

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1999 GT - Laser Red
K&N, Steeda pulleys, Steeda strut tower brace & Tri-ax
(Upcoming mods: subframes (bought), Bassani X (next), & FMS 3.73s

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302 LX Eric · 06-26-2001, 03:27 PM

That's right, it's the FR500. There was an article a few months ago in MM&FF about it.

Very similar in HP & TQ as the Cobra R, very unique intake setup and I think it was a 5.4L, but not sure. Can someone confirm..

As stated above, there were rumors that FR500 parts would be available, but I've heard nothing lately.

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1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 38,000 miles

13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

Tod · 06-26-2001, 05:58 PM

wow, this is the first time i've seen those pics. and i must say; ME LIKEY

that's an awsome look for the mustang. it still looks aggressive without ruining the integrity of the mustang design. i've seen supposed "concept" pics of 2003+ stangs, and i; in a word; HATED them.

it's good to see that the mustang is headed in a good direction. while the comaro and firebird face discontinuation. it's good to be a Blue Oval guy right about now.

jonnyk · 06-26-2001, 07:15 PM

There were 2 or 3 FR500's built if I remember correctly. One (for sure) of them used the spray bore 4.6L shortblock that actually displaces 5.0L's. One of the other ones was a simple 4.6L with a cylinder head and induction change, along with a ton of suspension modifications.

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1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

DemonGT · 06-27-2001, 12:45 AM

i have a ford racing catalog and that car is on the cover..you can buy FR500 seats..either black and white leather with "Ford Racing" on it or same seat but all black leather with "Ford Racing"

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'91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Competition gauges,C&L 76mm MAF,Accufab 70mm TB,TFS street heat intake

Waiting install:Nothing

Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,TFS heads,TFS stage 1 cam,lakewood struts/shocks,nitto DR's
ICQ#35670781

06-26-2001, 02:10 AM	#1
Power Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 420	New Cobra??? I recently saw some pictures of a new car made by ford. I have not been able to find those pics again and can't find anything on them. I believe that it said it was the new 2002 or 2003 Cobra, was silver, and had a fairly radical new design. The Back end of it slightly resembled a corvette and the front had some slight, older 300z lines. I do know that it looked bad *** but I can't find the article and pictures I originally read. I am not positive it was a cobra but it was definitely at least a regular mustang. Any help with this is appreciated.

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06-26-2001, 03:18 AM	#2
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	I just posted "New Thunderbird" with a pic... is that the car you're thinking of? ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

06-26-2001, 01:59 PM	#3
Power Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 420	No bro, thats not it. I did look at that one too though and thought it was pretty sweet.

06-26-2001, 02:18 PM	#4
Power Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 420	Allright, I found it. Some of my information was a little off , but this is what i saw. [This message has been edited by Power (edited 06-26-2001).]

06-26-2001, 02:35 PM	#5
Ripper Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Danbury, CT, USA Posts: 273	That's the FR500 showcar. No indication that it will ever go into production although some of its parts may. ------------------ ************************ 1999 GT - Laser Red K&N, Steeda pulleys, Steeda strut tower brace & Tri-ax (Upcoming mods: subframes (bought), Bassani X (next), & FMS 3.73s [This message has been edited by Ripper (edited 06-26-2001).]

06-26-2001, 03:27 PM	#6
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	That's right, it's the FR500. There was an article a few months ago in MM&FF about it. Very similar in HP & TQ as the Cobra R, very unique intake setup and I think it was a 5.4L, but not sure. Can someone confirm.. As stated above, there were rumors that FR500 parts would be available, but I've heard nothing lately. E ------------------ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 38,000 miles 13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

06-26-2001, 05:58 PM	#7
Tod Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: just outside of Slowville Posts: 299	wow, this is the first time i've seen those pics. and i must say; ME LIKEY that's an awsome look for the mustang. it still looks aggressive without ruining the integrity of the mustang design. i've seen supposed "concept" pics of 2003+ stangs, and i; in a word; HATED them. it's good to see that the mustang is headed in a good direction. while the comaro and firebird face discontinuation. it's good to be a Blue Oval guy right about now.

06-26-2001, 07:15 PM	#8
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	There were 2 or 3 FR500's built if I remember correctly. One (for sure) of them used the spray bore 4.6L shortblock that actually displaces 5.0L's. One of the other ones was a simple 4.6L with a cylinder head and induction change, along with a ton of suspension modifications. ------------------ 1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

06-27-2001, 12:45 AM	#9
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	i have a ford racing catalog and that car is on the cover..you can buy FR500 seats..either black and white leather with "Ford Racing" on it or same seat but all black leather with "Ford Racing" ------------------ '91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Competition gauges,C&L 76mm MAF,Accufab 70mm TB,TFS street heat intake Waiting install:Nothing Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,TFS heads,TFS stage 1 cam,lakewood struts/shocks,nitto DR's ICQ#35670781