diamondback Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 http://www.muscularmustangs.com/ 6-14-08 Ford Motor Company unveiled its plans today (via Autoblog) to create an extremely limited edition factory Cobra Jet Mustang. The 2009 Mustang Cobra Jet will be powered by a 5.4L V8 based off the GT500's engine. Even though the engine will be running an upgraded supercharger unit it will be detuned to only 400 horsepower to meet NHRA rules. According to Ford Racing the engine is internally known as the Romeo 605, with the 605 being an indication of its true potential. Ford will only be building 50 of them this summer with an MSRP of $69,995. However you should expect those numbers to be a small fraction of what dealers will actually charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 http://www.muscularmustangs.com/ 6-14-08 Ford Motor Company unveiled its plans today (via Autoblog) to create an extremely limited edition factory Cobra Jet Mustang. The 2009 Mustang Cobra Jet will be powered by a 5.4L V8 based off the GT500's engine. Even though the engine will be running an upgraded supercharger unit it will be detuned to only 400 horsepower to meet NHRA rules. According to Ford Racing the engine is internally known as the Romeo 605, with the 605 being an indication of its true potential. Ford will only be building 50 of them this summer with an MSRP of $69,995. However you should expect those numbers to be a small fraction of what dealers will actually charge. Discussed elsewhere. They are not street legal cars - they will have a "serial number" instead of a VIN. They are intended as racing stock vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 linky no worky.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPRSNK Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 The new "edited" version of the article: Ford has a long history of creating factory-built racers based on its regular production cars. Over the past four decades, most of those have have been derived from the Mustang. Since the mid-90s, that has included several runs of Cobra Rs, and today, a couple of variants of the FR500. Later this summer, Ford will revive another Mustang variant from the first generation when the Cobra Jet is reborn. The original Cobra Jet was built as a drag racing special with a high-torque long-stroke 428 cu. in. V8. Forty years later, Ford will be building a new Cobra Jet this summer. The new Cobra Jet will be powered by a supercharged 5.4L 32-valve V8 based on the GT500 engine. The Cobra Jet engine will be built on the same niche engine line as the GT500 and will have plenty of capacity for modifications by racers. (note: post edited at the request of the manufacturer) Ford is only planning to build 50 new Cobra Jets at the behest of a handful of dealers, who may end up buying all the cars and then re-selling them. The new drag racing specials are expected to be priced at $69,900. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/15/ford-to...er-this-summer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I just ordered one if anyone is interested! michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPRSNK Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I just ordered one if anyone is interested! michael morris How much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I just ordered one if anyone is interested! michael morris What makes it different...gt500 is modification happy so what is different about the cobra jet specs that makes it more modifiable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 More info: http://www.mustangblog.com/index.php/2008/...dubbed-fr500cj/ Key item: Program Intent: * Provide a Mustang that is a true A Stock competitor * 50 units initial build * Off-road only (VIN replaced by serial number) * Estimated pricing, $64,990 WD, $69,990 MSRP * Model Year 2008 designation * Build in December 2008, vehicles delivered February 2009 Other Ford Racing vehicles (FR series, CJ not listed yet) http://www.fordracing.com/vehicles/frs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I'd never pay that much for a Mustang Can't we just by them from Ford directly and skip the middle man They better paint the rear end housing for that kind of money Why can't they make it street legal. For that kind of money you should be able to license it for the street Gee, with only 50, the ADM will be through the roof. I think Ford should make several thousand so I can have one. I think they should make one in Grabber Orange. How come only "certain" car dealers are getting one. That's not fair. The world sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad's72Mach Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I'd never pay that much for a Mustang Can't we just by them from Ford directly and skip the middle man They better paint the rear end housing for that kind of money Why can't they make it street legal. For that kind of money you should be able to license it for the street Gee, with only 50, the ADM will be through the roof. I think Ford should make several thousand so I can have one. I think they should make one in Grabber Orange. How come only "certain" car dealers are getting one. That's not fair. The world sucks. Time to switch to decaf Carnut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondback Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 This doesnt make sence to me. I never heard of this type of car(race car\non-street legal) being sold at a dealership and as a Ford production car. Then having a markup? WHAT the hell? and WHY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKindaGuy Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 http://www.muscularmustangs.com/ 6-14-08 Ford Motor Company unveiled its plans today (via Autoblog) to create an extremely limited edition factory Cobra Jet Mustang. The 2009 Mustang Cobra Jet will be powered by a 5.4L V8 based off the GT500's engine. Even though the engine will be running an upgraded supercharger unit it will be detuned to only 400 horsepower to meet NHRA rules. According to Ford Racing the engine is internally known as the Romeo 605, with the 605 being an indication of its true potential. Ford will only be building 50 of them this summer with an MSRP of $69,995. However you should expect those numbers to be a small fraction of what dealers will actually charge. I do not believe the CJ is the car we have been seeing in the spy shots as was stated in the posting secondary title line. I think the mule shots are of the next production model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGT Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 This doesnt make sence to me. I never heard of this type of car(race car\non-street legal) being sold at a dealership and as a Ford production car. Then having a markup? WHAT the hell? and WHY. The 1964 Thunderbolt was basically a race car (fiberglass hood, radio & heater delete, 427 solid lifter motor, etc...) that was sold through select dealers, like Tasca Ford because of their relationship with the higher-ups at Ford. Sounds like this is a similar deal in the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venix Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Time to switch to decaf Carnut! LOL! I hope he still continued to breathe while he was typing all that up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I'd never pay that much for a Mustang Can't we just by them from Ford directly and skip the middle man They better paint the rear end housing for that kind of money Why can't they make it street legal. For that kind of money you should be able to license it for the street Gee, with only 50, the ADM will be through the roof. I think Ford should make several thousand so I can have one. I think they should make one in Grabber Orange. How come only "certain" car dealers are getting one. That's not fair. The world sucks. your paying more then this for the KR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1fever Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I am sure this is an answer to Dodge's Chally race car. Michael take pics please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I disagree with the Sub-title of this thread.... "This is the car we've seen in the spy shots" The Cobra Jet car is not Street Legal & will be only used for drag racing. The CJ will use the 2007/2008/2009 shelby body style & be the last 50 mustangs to be built in December before the production line changes over to the new 2010 body style. The CJ cars will be delivered in January 2009, The 2010 cars are the ones we are seeing running around in Diapers but will be built in the 2009 model year as 2010's, just in time for the Camaro debute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKindaGuy Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I disagree with the Sub-title of this thread.... "This is the car we've seen in the spy shots" The Cobra Jet car is not Street Legal & will be only used for drag racing. The CJ will use the 2007/2008/2009 shelby body style & be the last 50 mustangs to be built in December before the production line changes over to the new 2010 body style. The CJ cars will be delivered in January 2009, The 2010 cars are the ones we are seeing running around in Diapers but will be built in the 2009 model year as 2010's, just in time for the Camaro debute. +1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boombatz Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 After seeing an article about the FR500CJ in the new issue of Autoweek (11/3) I did a Google search, and it seems that there a lot more information out there, now that SEMA show is just around the corner. Video on Autoblog Pic's from Autoblog According to the Autoweek article, Ford's already got 14 names on the list for the 2010's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006GT500 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I'd like to know what exhaust that thing is running, cause it sure sounds mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 After seeing an article about the FR500CJ in the new issue of Autoweek (11/3)I did a Google search, and it seems that there a lot more information out there, now that SEMA show is just around the corner. Video on Autoblog Pic's from Autoblog According to the Autoweek article, Ford's already got 14 names on the list for the 2010's. I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE COBRA JET IN PERSON AT PAULS HIGH PERFORMANCE WHO TUNED IT A FEW DAYS BEFORE THIS VIDEO WAS SHOT AT MILAN DRAGWAY WHICH IS 15 MINUTES OR SO FROM PAULSHP.COM . THE CAR THAT DAY WAS DRIVEN BY PAUL SVINICKI HIMSELF AND IS SPORTING AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISION. THE HORSE POWER IS UNDER ESTIMATED AT THE FLYWHEEL AND RUMOR HAS IT THAT IT WILL RUN IN THE LOW 10'S AND HAS CLOSE TO THE REPORTED HORSEPOWER AT THE REAR WHEELS. IT IS VERY SWEET AND IS DEFINATELY A TURN KEY STRIP MONSTER WITH THE CAPABILITIES OF RUNNING IN THE LOW 8'S WITH SOME ADDED GOODIES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 ORANGE SS-725HP Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I'd like to know what exhaust that thing is running, cause it sure sounds mean. American Racing Long Tube "open" Headers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 American Racing Long Tube "open" Headers. ALL FORD RACING PARTS. LONG TUBE FRP WITH FULL RACE EXHAUST; NO CATS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 ORANGE SS-725HP Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE COBRA JET IN PERSON AT PAULS HIGH PERFORMANCE WHO TUNED IT A FEW DAYS BEFORE THIS VIDEO WAS SHOT AT MILAN DRAGWAY WHICH IS 15 MINUTES OR SO FROM PAULSHP.COM . THE CAR THAT DAY WAS DRIVEN BY PAUL SVINICKI HIMSELF AND IS SPORTING AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISION. THE HORSE POWER IS UNDER ESTIMATED AT THE FLYWHEEL AND RUMOR HAS IT THAT IT WILL RUN IN THE LOW 10'S AND HAS CLOSE TO THE REPORTED HORSEPOWER AT THE REAR WHEELS. IT IS VERY SWEET AND IS DEFINATELY A TURN KEY STRIP MONSTER WITH THE CAPABILITIES OF RUNNING IN THE LOW 8'S WITH SOME ADDED GOODIES Remember, Ford Racing is not dumb!! If they are building the car to compete in Stock and Super Stock; in particular A/S and SS/A, the factory rated horsepower vs. weight has to be such that the car can legally run with the current NHRA class cars in that catagory and run the times that they are running. The A/S cars are running 10.0's and some even 9.80-9.90's. The SS/A cars, in particular the Hemi cars are now running 8.40's!!! Ford will use the NHRA formula in place now to factor the correct hp. rating for this car to be competitive in these classes, otherwise they wouldn't put the program together. JMOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Remember, Ford Racing is not dumb!! If they are building the car to compete in Stock and Super Stock; in particular A/S and SS/A, the factory rated horsepower vs. weight has to be such that the car can legally run with the current NHRA class cars in that catagory and run the times that they are running. The A/S cars are running 10.0's and some even 9.80-9.90's. The SS/A cars, in particular the Hemi cars are now running 8.40's!!! Ford will use the NHRA formula in place now to factor the correct hp. rating for this car to be competitive in these classes, otherwise they wouldn't put the program together. JMOP YOU ARE DEAD RIGHT ON THAT ONE. ALL I CAN SAY IS I AM NOT AT LIBERTY TO DISCLOSE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THAT BEING SAID, THIS CAR IS A MONSTER AND IF YOU HAVE THE MONEY TO BUY IT. YOU WILL DEFINATELY BE WINNING RACES LIKE A ROCK STAR !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Canfield Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Love the Boss '9 style hood scoop, as well as the Shelby GT sourced 'Powered by Ford' logos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006GT500 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 ALL FORD RACING PARTS. LONG TUBE FRP WITH FULL RACE EXHAUST; NO CATS. So are these FRPP long tubes or Kooks? And where can we get this full race exhaust. Sounds great. What about different cams? I've heard rumors that FRPP will have some Hot Rod Cams for the 4v's soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Wow that thing is mean & fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 So are these FRPP long tubes or Kooks? And where can we get this full race exhaust. Sounds great. What about different cams? I've heard rumors that FRPP will have some Hot Rod Cams for the 4v's soon. ALL PARTS ON THE CAR EXCEPT FOR THE WHEELS ARE FRP PARTS INCLUDING THE HEADERS AND EXHAUST SCOTTY ANOTHER NEW VIDEO OF THE COBRA JET AT MILAN DRAGWAY WITH PAUL SVINICKI AT THE WHEEL. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWzNFiYy-Bg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 So are these FRPP long tubes or Kooks? And where can we get this full race exhaust. Sounds great. What about different cams? I've heard rumors that FRPP will have some Hot Rod Cams for the 4v's soon. NONE OF THE PARTS THAT ARE ON THE FR500CJ ARE AVAILIBLE FOR PURCHASE AT THIS TIME. THAT WOULD INCLUDE ANY 4V HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMS OR THE RACE EXHAUST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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