There has been a dark cloud hanging over the Ford SVT Mustang Cobra during the latter half of 1999 due to the car's inability to generate the given rating of 320 horsepower. No doubt Ford is hoping for better days ahead with the introduction of the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R.
The third Cobra R (the first was in 1993 and the second was in 1995) features a 5.4-liter, 32-valve V8 engine producing an estimated 385 horsepower and 385 foot-pounds of torque. The engine is backed up to a six-speed Tremec manual transmission and applies power to 18-inch wheels and BFGoodrich g-Force KD tires. Other hardware improvements include a Borla exhaust, Bilstein shocks, Eibach springs, Brembo brakes, and Recaro seats. To reduce weight and improve performance, the air conditioning, radio, and backseat have been removed. Visually, the Cobra R gains a Performance Red exterior color, a front air splitter, a bigger rear spoiler, a "power-dome" hood, and dual side-exit exhaust tips. There will be a limited production of only 300 Cobra R models.
The third Cobra R (the first was in 1993 and the second was in 1995) features a 5.4-liter, 32-valve V8 engine producing an estimated 385 horsepower and 385 foot-pounds of torque. The engine is backed up to a six-speed Tremec manual transmission and applies power to 18-inch wheels and BFGoodrich g-Force KD tires. Other hardware improvements include a Borla exhaust, Bilstein shocks, Eibach springs, Brembo brakes, and Recaro seats. To reduce weight and improve performance, the air conditioning, radio, and backseat have been removed. Visually, the Cobra R gains a Performance Red exterior color, a front air splitter, a bigger rear spoiler, a "power-dome" hood, and dual side-exit exhaust tips. There will be a limited production of only 300 Cobra R models.
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