2007 SVT Cobra to be unvieled at the Detroit Auto Show starting March 25
SVT Still Kicking, Ford Says
"With no cars currently on the market, there’ve been plenty of rumors working their way through the industry grapevine about the future of Ford Motor Co.’s high-performance SVT unit. But “reports of its demise have been greatly exaggerated,” the head of the brand-within-a-brand told TheCarConnection.com, lifting a turn-of-phrase from Mark Twain. “We’d hate to give up on the brand equity we’ve established over the last 10 years,” insisted Hau Thai-Tang, the new boss of SVT, who until recently led the development of the new, retro-styled Mustang. An SVT version of the Mustang will be unveiled at the upcoming New York Auto Show, said Thai-Tang, and though he wouldn’t confirm production plans, sources told TCC it’s a bit more than a year away. Several other possible SVT models are under consideration, with an emphasis on adding a more mainstream product, such as a high-performance Fusion sedan.
Details:
- 465HP, 6-speed manual running in the low 12's with a trap speed of 120mph!
- You choose the rear suspension set up, either IRS or Solid Rear Axle with the IRS apparently pulling over 1.0g in the corners...
- The Price... in and around 30k
Motor: 5.4 Supercharged, 3 valve heads (with HUGE valves), forged internals similar to the 4.6 (Crank, rods, etc), modestly rated (under rated actually) ~465 HP/495 lb ft Torque, using a twin screw S/C similar to that on the Ford GT but pullied differently, hence the lower HP. This motor was supposedly made official (in house only) just in the last few days.
Transmissions: 6 speed manuals standard with a heavy duty 5 speed auto (the tranny used on the Ford Superduty but programmed/geared differently) as an option in late '07 or the '08 M/Y
Suspensions: A re-engineered, heavy duty IRS will be an option with a modified 3 link/panhard bar-live axle setup as the standard rear axle. SVT will be going for the Road Race buyer as well as the straight line racer with both axles optional. However, the Axle options are not set in stone as of the moment but look highly likely to be approved. The Cobra will be lowered about 1.5" from a stock GT.
Bodywork: The retro theme will continue with a serious nod to the '67 Shelby. The fenders may be flared more than the standard '05 but that is not for certain as of now. The ducktail will be factory installed. Also, no convertible is planned for now but no reason was given other than concerns over chassis reliability due to the torque volume.
More rumors spreading around about this.
Just like the Tupperware kids, they are WAY off with the price. I'd say $37~40K
Now that's how you buy a Mustang, with a factory solid rear axle and automatic ready to go drag racing! That just makes sense. :thumb: Obviously I'm not a believer in the Mustang's road race prowess.
Interesting how a Stang is priced about the same as a Corvette and will blow it away... GM seems to be ignoring the base Vette with everything being put into the Z.
I just can't get into the looks of the new Mustang. I thought the '03 Cobra body style was really nice. I guess I just don't like the "retro" look. It's definitely gonna be a strong runner though.
DAMN! If they can pull that off for 35k-40k. I may have found a viper replacement. Not only does it have nearly the same performance as my gts...but mods would be dirt cheap too. Dodge REALLY needs to do something. I think a 625hp viper crate motor for arould 10k would be a good start.
DAMN! If they can pull that off for 35k-40k. I may have found a viper replacement. Not only does it have nearly the same performance as my gts...but mods would be dirt cheap too. Dodge REALLY needs to do something. I think a 625hp viper crate motor for arould 10k would be a good start.
Honestly, are you that big of a moron that you can't see that the price stated is total fucking BS??? Do you read things or just look at the pretty pictures like all the other 13 year old idiots do and then proceed to start talking without being fully informed due to their own ignorance. I think an even better start besides a 625h.p. crate motor (stupid fucking idea BTW) is for you to just STFU.
That's why I said "if" Also who wouldn't want a 625hp bolt-in viper engine. Hot roders would buy it up. Why do you think so many rodders are starting to use viper parts. When it comes to building cars you are a tard craig.
That's why I said "if" Also who wouldn't want a 625hp bolt-in viper engine. Hot roders would buy it up. Why do you think so many rodders are starting to use viper parts. When it comes to building cars you are a tard craig.
Yeah they're thousands of hot rods out there utilizing Viper parts. Fucking tard. To think such an engine would run 10K proves how badly you need to stop breathing the air us smart people could put to much better use.
If they build it as described, it'll be good for all muscle car enthusiasts. With the big three building vehicles pushing 500hp and jockeying for top performer, we could see some solid performance cars coming out of Detroit in the upcoming years.
'IF' you're a Mustang fan, you will be happy as a pig in shit the next couple years....
I got the straight scoupe in Detroit 2004 (NAIAS) about the upcoming Mustang performance models. Can you say shelby? The Mustang Cobra name will be bye, bye, and the Mustang shelby performance models will replace the Cobra name. Very aggressive styling is a sure thing, and the base platform looks awesome with a lower stance, lower roof-line, and a few other tweaks. Much like the concept vehicle a few years ago.... More than likely, Carol shelby will have little to do with the vehicles, but since he is on the payroll the name 'shelby' will be used, bigtime.
Hmmmm... Onerare was right for once.... The 4 hour trip to Detroit is worth the inside info. last year.
Yeah they're thousands of hot rods out there utilizing Viper parts.
So what your saying craig is that nobody would buy a viper crate engine. About the hotroders....funny you didn't know that until I said it. You can't even come up with your own slam. Your using leftovers from Smokin'. Try to come up with something original you flying monkey booger. You never have anything postive to say about anything. It's ok though we all know it's becuase you where a fedex kid.
Considering you buy a new Gen III motor for 10g's is WAY too much. They need a higher hp lower price motor if they are going to sell it as a crate motor...duh! You can buy a N/A 540 chev with approx 650hp and 600ft-bls for about $7,500-8,000. OFF THE SHELF! For 10k You have a n/a 540 with a reliable 800hp 750tq. There is no viper motor out there that is N/A makes 800hp and costs less than 10k. You would be hard pressed to find a supercharged viper motor that makes 800hp for less than 10k. Maybe if it was used...but I still doubt it.
The point is, Dodge is slacking. Bad. Right now, it's a hp war and we are getting our asses kicked.
So what your saying craig is that nobody would buy a viper crate engine. About the hotroders....funny you didn't know that until I said it. You can't even come up with your own slam. Your using leftovers from Smokin'. Try to come up with something original you flying monkey booger. You never have anything postive to say about anything. It's ok though we all know it's becuase you where a fedex kid.
Considering you buy a new Gen III motor for 10g's is WAY too much. They need a higher hp lower price motor if they are going to sell it as a crate motor...duh! You can buy a N/A 540 chev with approx 650hp and 600ft-bls for about $7,500-8,000. OFF THE SHELF! For 10k You have a n/a 540 with a reliable 800hp 750tq. There is no viper motor out there that is N/A makes 800hp and costs less than 10k. You would be hard pressed to find a supercharged viper motor that makes 800hp for less than 10k. Maybe if it was used...but I still doubt it.
The point is, Dodge is slacking. Bad. Right now, it's a hp war and we are getting our asses kicked.
I seriously think you are fucking retarded. Have a look at this you dumbfuck.
If this item were so successful why are they not currently offering it in the new Mopar parts catalogue? Mopar had a pretty good advertisement to back this offer to boot.
And just to clarify to you that there is no way in FUCK a crate V-10 is going to come in under 10K especially with all the correct wiring. One making any sort of power would be 25K all day long. Please SHUT THE FUCK UP.
Your suggestion makes no fucking sense and just goes to prove what a fucking idiot you really are.
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