End of the SVT Cobra?

aurilius_maximus · 03-25-2001, 07:45 PM

I was watching a show today on the discovery channel, and it said that this would be the last year that Ford was going to make the Cobra SVT. Is this correct? If so does anyone know what it is going to be replaced with?

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96 Mustang Cobra, blk\blk, stock...
13.9 @103

StoplightWarrior · 03-26-2001, 02:49 AM

What show on the Discovery channel talks about Cobras?!?!!?

I havent heard anything about 2001 being the last year. In fact, Car and Driver said that SVT has started a new add campaign that is comparing the Cobra to the Vette, meaning that some time down the road, SVT will most likely give the Cobra some MAJOR power.

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Black 2000 GT
Magnaflow Catback, K&N

catphish · 03-26-2001, 02:50 PM

I've heard the same as you Stoplight. Ford is planning big things for the 2003 Cobra.

GIDDY UP!

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black 99 cobra coupe
Drop in K&N
Tri-ax Shifter

bigwhitecobra · 03-26-2001, 05:23 PM

What's wrong with you? Are you trying to give me a heart attack?

Is a 5.4L is the works for the new Cobra? Well, that's what I've heard. Not saying that it is so, but it is what I've heard.

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The Black Mamba 11.2@124
94 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

aurilius_maximus · 03-26-2001, 05:38 PM

Well it is definately a relief to hear that there is still going to be a cobra. Like I said I was watching this show on discovery, and I came in towards the end of the show. I guess they must have just been saying that there was no longer going to be the 4.6 in the new cobras???

97snakedriver · 03-26-2001, 08:50 PM

They're talking about putting a 5.0L (as in 4.6 DOHC block with a larger bore), which I think would be a better engine for the car then the 5.4. The 4.6/5.0 blocks are already tall and wide, the 5.4 is even more so. Extra displacement is always good, but so is balance.

Anyway, Ford has been throwing out all sorts of rumors, ranging from the lightning motor (including blower) to some thing more like the FR500, to something based on the Jag 3.9.

Just have to wait and see...

Ares · 03-26-2001, 08:53 PM

Know what would be nice for the 2003/2004 Stangs

T-TOPS

SMOKE · 03-27-2001, 12:00 AM

Has anyone heard/read the article from BlueOvalNews.com?

Lots of rumors for the next powerplant.
Not supposed to be a 5.4, 4.6 or V6 variant.
Supercharged rumors abound.

I think blueoval is down. Couldn't log on earlier.

97snakedriver · 03-27-2001, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ares:
Know what would be nice for the 2003/2004 Stangs

A chassis not shared with a 1979 Fairmount? A very well designed, all around double A-arm suspension? A ridged, light, chassis?

Oh yeah, and it can come with T-tops!

91LX2Bfast · 03-28-2001, 11:15 AM

In the latest issue of MM&FF there is a part where they are saying that SVT might be disbanding. Ford wants to put the 30+ people on the SVT team back into other parts of the design process, and then a company such as MaClaren or Roush would be the maker of Ford's special vehicles. As of now this is just a strong rumor. I think it would suck though.

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2001 SVT Lightning (red): Many mods to come- Let the Vette killer begin to take shape

1997 Thunderbird 4.6L: Dynomax exhaust, Mustang intake tube, SVT Lightning 80mm MAF, Accufab MAF adapter, 7" Auto-physics powerstack filter, ram air, B&M 24,000GVW trans cooler, Custom chip, FMS 9mm wires, many more to come...

No Longer own: 91 LX 5.0L 5 spd Red w/ black interior
2 chamber flowmasters, Bassani off-road X-pipe, MAC cold air induction, Kirban short throw, Heavy duty 3 core radiator, FMS 3

03-25-2001, 07:45 PM	#1
aurilius_maximus Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Mt. Shasta, California, 96067 Posts: 77	End of the SVT Cobra? I was watching a show today on the discovery channel, and it said that this would be the last year that Ford was going to make the Cobra SVT. Is this correct? If so does anyone know what it is going to be replaced with? ___________ 96 Mustang Cobra, blk\blk, stock... 13.9 @103

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03-26-2001, 02:49 AM	#2
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	What show on the Discovery channel talks about Cobras?!?!!? I havent heard anything about 2001 being the last year. In fact, Car and Driver said that SVT has started a new add campaign that is comparing the Cobra to the Vette, meaning that some time down the road, SVT will most likely give the Cobra some MAJOR power. ------------------ Black 2000 GT Magnaflow Catback, K&N

03-26-2001, 02:50 PM	#3
catphish Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 1	I've heard the same as you Stoplight. Ford is planning big things for the 2003 Cobra. GIDDY UP! ------------------ ---- black 99 cobra coupe Drop in K&N Tri-ax Shifter

03-26-2001, 05:23 PM	#4
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	What's wrong with you? Are you trying to give me a heart attack? Is a 5.4L is the works for the new Cobra? Well, that's what I've heard. Not saying that it is so, but it is what I've heard. ------------------ The Black Mamba 11.2@124 94 Cobra- MAC cold air fender kit, Motorsport underdrive pulley's, MAC 21/2" off-road H pipe, SVO mufflers, 3.73 gears, E-303 cam, 13.417@101.335mph

03-26-2001, 05:38 PM	#5
aurilius_maximus Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Mt. Shasta, California, 96067 Posts: 77	Well it is definately a relief to hear that there is still going to be a cobra. Like I said I was watching this show on discovery, and I came in towards the end of the show. I guess they must have just been saying that there was no longer going to be the 4.6 in the new cobras???

03-26-2001, 08:50 PM	#6
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	They're talking about putting a 5.0L (as in 4.6 DOHC block with a larger bore), which I think would be a better engine for the car then the 5.4. The 4.6/5.0 blocks are already tall and wide, the 5.4 is even more so. Extra displacement is always good, but so is balance. Anyway, Ford has been throwing out all sorts of rumors, ranging from the lightning motor (including blower) to some thing more like the FR500, to something based on the Jag 3.9. Just have to wait and see...

03-26-2001, 08:53 PM	#7
Ares Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Saxonburg, PA, USA Posts: 236	Know what would be nice for the 2003/2004 Stangs T-TOPS

03-27-2001, 12:00 AM	#8
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	Has anyone heard/read the article from BlueOvalNews.com? Lots of rumors for the next powerplant. Not supposed to be a 5.4, 4.6 or V6 variant. Supercharged rumors abound. I think blueoval is down. Couldn't log on earlier.

03-28-2001, 11:15 AM	#10
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	In the latest issue of MM&FF there is a part where they are saying that SVT might be disbanding. Ford wants to put the 30+ people on the SVT team back into other parts of the design process, and then a company such as MaClaren or Roush would be the maker of Ford's special vehicles. As of now this is just a strong rumor. I think it would suck though. ------------------ 2001 SVT Lightning (red): Many mods to come- Let the Vette killer begin to take shape 1997 Thunderbird 4.6L: Dynomax exhaust, Mustang intake tube, SVT Lightning 80mm MAF, Accufab MAF adapter, 7" Auto-physics powerstack filter, ram air, B&M 24,000GVW trans cooler, Custom chip, FMS 9mm wires, many more to come... No Longer own: 91 LX 5.0L 5 spd Red w/ black interior 2 chamber flowmasters, Bassani off-road X-pipe, MAC cold air induction, Kirban short throw, Heavy duty 3 core radiator, FMS 3