LAS VEGAS — The 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang will thunder into the 2009 SEMA Show, undoubtedly leaving admirers — and some disappointed fans — in its wake. Ford has announced that all 50 of the 2010 Cobra Jet Mustangs are spoken for and are on their way to customers anxious to get their hands on the factory-built racecar that is built for NHRA Stock and Super Stock racing. Pricing was not announced.
It may be little consolation to those disappointed fans, but Ford issued a statement saying: "For those customers who missed out on the limited run of 2010 Cobra Jets, Ford Racing has set a goal to provide future versions of the Cobra Jet." But it did not spell out when those vehicles may be in the pipeline.
Production of the 50-car run of 2010 Cobra Jets kicks off in January on the same line that cranks out the 2010 Ford Mustang. Delivery is expected in the first quarter of 2010.
Ford unveiled what it calls a one-of-a-kind "SEMA Special" silver Cobra Jet on Tuesday complete with a charcoal Cobra Jet graphics package.
The 2010 Cobra Jet features a choice between two supercharged engines or three normally aspirated engines, pending NHRA approval, said Ford. Details on the '10 model include options for a full race-prepared automatic or manual transmission, drag race-specific shocks and springs, manual steering and brakes, 8.50 certified roll cage and an Aeromotive return-style fuel system with trunk-mounted fuel cell.
Ford said it has also developed a factory-first launch control/rev limiter that lets drivers preset the rpm after they stage the car. "When they are ready to leave, all they do is put the throttle pedal to the floor; they don't have the engine speed to free rev," said Ford in a statement. Previously, the feature was available only as an aftermarket option.
Inside Line says: Sorry, all gone. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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