Video Find: 2010 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Caught Testing at the Drag Strip

[ilmor]

An intrepid reader caught the 2010 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet making a test pass at Milan Dragway in Milan, Michigan, ahead of its debut

 

http://wot.motortrend.com/6550915/video/vi...trip/index.html

[XLR8]

 

 

Here's last years version running 11.5 @ 130 MPH

 

I wonder what the times for the 2010 are?

[ingram4868]

I wonder if they have the heat soak problem?

[Secondo]

Seriously detuned or underrated at 425HP!

[kb67]

Seriously detuned or underrated at 425HP!

You got to think its good for atleast 500HP non SC probably more, then adding a SC to it you are in the 600+HP ballpark.

[DarkShadow]

Those things are frickin animals...after a bit of tuning of course. Oh sure, they're rated at 425 from the factory. But as previously stated, majorly detuned. I was at New England Dragway for the Ford Fest a few weeks back and somebody was making a few passes in a brand new 08 CJ. It was 90 deg out and not only did they spin a bit outta the gate, but they're shifting was not the best either. BUT, they still managed a 10.5 down the 1320. We decided to go talk to the owner and he said that this was the first time the car had been down the strip and all they had done was put it on the dyno and tweak it a bit. Now, they said they managed to get 725 or so. I don't remember if that was at the rear or estimated crank HP. But still, 10.5 is pretty darn good for not getting outta the hole that well with lazy shifts to boot. Sounds like it's good for 9's eh? Awesome machine, very impressed!!

 

DS

[ford4v429]

just saw a link on another thread that said sub-10s! (other sites down currently)

[Secondo]

Those things are frickin animals...after a bit of tuning of course. Oh sure, they're rated at 425 from the factory. But as previously stated, majorly detuned. I was at New England Dragway for the Ford Fest a few weeks back and somebody was making a few passes in a brand new 08 CJ. It was 90 deg out and not only did they spin a bit outta the gate, but they're shifting was not the best either. BUT, they still managed a 10.5 down the 1320. We decided to go talk to the owner and he said that this was the first time the car had been down the strip and all they had done was put it on the dyno and tweak it a bit. Now, they said they managed to get 725 or so. I don't remember if that was at the rear or estimated crank HP. But still, 10.5 is pretty darn good for not getting outta the hole that well with lazy shifts to boot. Sounds like it's good for 9's eh? Awesome machine, very impressed!!

 

DS

Wow, thanks for the report- just as I thought. Impressive!! :happy feet: