The Performance Racing Industry show in Orlando today got a fun surprise in the shape of a 2013 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet.
For 2013 the Cobra Jet has two 5.0-lilter TiVCT engines: A naturally aspirated one with Cobra Jet induction, CNC ported heads, high lift cams and low-drag accessory drive, or one with a 2.9-liter Whippple supercharger with CNC port matched manifold and heads, and a 10-rib supercharger drive system "for high rpm use without a belt."
"The 5.0L has all the attributes to make a world class drag racing engine and is ideal for the Cobra Jet. Both the naturally aspirated and supercharged engines will be competitive as delivered." said George Goddu, business manager for Ford Racing Performance Group.
Beyond the engine, the 2013 Cobra Jet benefits from new lightweight body modifications, electric power steering, a new roll cage, new brake pedal ratio and a new rear suspension geometry that Ford says delivers faster and more consistent 60-foot times.
What will this turnkey racer run you when it goes on sale next year? $86,000 for the NA version and $93,000 for the supercharged one. Ford says additional options will be announced this January, but act fast, they're only building 50 and are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Ford is also trying something new with the 2013 Cobra jet: Letting you pick the color. There will only be one color of Ford Cobra Jet available and it's leaving that option up to people who vote for their favorite -- classic white, silver or black -- at Fordracing.com.
bodyblue says:
10:11 AM, 12/ 1/11
Wow.....the Coyote looks nice in CJ trim. This is also one reason why IRS is not the best in every situation.
silverstang1 says:
10:16 AM, 12/ 1/11
couldnt get better pictures? lol
duck87 says:
10:45 AM, 12/ 1/11
@bodyblue: The 3-link rear is okay on the track with smooth surfaces, there's not much suspension travel. the problem with it is that it's not great if you want good handling on a bumpy surface, or great handling with a comfortable setup.
lostboyz says:
06:29 PM, 12/ 1/11
@duck87, this is a drag car, anything but a solid axle is just dumb.
As far as on the road, it is no more or less comfortable or stable than a camaro with a much heavier IRS. With upgraded springs and shocks, it gets even better.
If I recall, most racing takes place on tracks, where you don't generally have bumps. So it's comfortable on the road and works on a track. I can't tell where IRS is supposedly better, it's just newer, heavier, and more complex.
sohcammer says:
09:21 PM, 12/ 1/11
I want to see a 5.8L SCJ Mustang, a probable 7 second 3200 pound NHRA legal drag car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CxhzWhXc3U
bodyblue says:
10:47 AM, 12/ 2/11
"the problem with it is that it's not great if you want good handling on a bumpy surface, or great handling with a comfortable setup."
As lostboyz has stated, the CJ is a factory drag car so solid axles are a must. Also the non IRS Mustang has done quite well for track work as it has posted better times in almost every test that the IRS Camaro.....Ford has done such a good job on the rear suspension that drivers are simply amazed at how good it does. A lot of people trash the Mustang for its lack of IRS but not the people that race them.
redneck10 says:
06:37 AM, 03/20/12
i would like to see the orignil 429 in it..but i like it the way it is.. in black with all the decals.