FYI - I just traded my 1998 SVT Contour in with the 1999 SVT Cobra one month ago. I do not feel anything bad, just proud of it!
Why?
Because even it's still stock, the performance is simply outstanding. It beats '99 M3, '00 S4 and '01 Camaro SS.
Please look under the hood between GT and Cobra and let your taste decide...
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99 SVT Mustang COBRA #2085 of a build of 4040
Electric Green