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Gripenfelter
01-26-2005, 09:53 AM
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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.

NickGT
01-26-2005, 09:58 AM
Hubba Hubba :drool: :drool: :drool:

statick
01-26-2005, 10:00 AM
Originally posted by Gripenfelter


- 465HP, 6-speed manual running in the low 12's with a trap speed of 120mph!




:drool: , amazing for that price.

googe
01-26-2005, 10:37 AM
so dumb of them to make a 210hp car that looks the same as a 465hp car :banghead:

way to weaken the brand

NickGT
01-26-2005, 11:47 AM
Originally posted by googe
so dumb of them to make a 210hp car that looks the same as a 465hp car :banghead:

way to weaken the brand

I'd wait to see the real version before getting overly critical. This is just a photoshop'd picture I think.

Looks are subjective, but what would you have them do for the cobra model in terms of styling over the V6 or GT? I'm just curious. I think it looks much more aggressive from the image yet tasteful.

The cobra will likely have a different hood, front bumper, rear spoiler, larger rims, lowered, bigger brakes, badging both exterior and interior remind you its a cobra. This is based on the image, rumours, and design trends from the 03-04 Cobra. There is no way that this car will be mistaken for a V6 imo. At least from the information I've read. I can't wait to see the first official pictures :thumbsup:

pizalm
01-26-2005, 11:58 AM
That car would haul a bit of ass.:burnout:

pixil9
01-26-2005, 01:01 PM
that is the most beautful car i'll ever be able to afford.. DAMN.

benyl
01-26-2005, 01:13 PM
The e90 M3 I have on my list of next cars might have to wait in line behind this SVT...

1badPT
01-26-2005, 01:19 PM
no words to describe what I'm feeling for this car so:
:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

gorillam
01-26-2005, 04:48 PM
Originally posted by googe
so dumb of them to make a 210hp car that looks the same as a 465hp car :banghead:

way to weaken the brand

weaken???


Strenthen :thumbsup:



Umm the 4.6 mustang is 300 or 305 hp cant remember which is it.

GQBalla
01-26-2005, 04:56 PM
looks pretty good

BerserkerCatSplat
01-26-2005, 06:00 PM
:clap: :clap: I can't wait to see the unveiled version!!!!!

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: What a hot car. If this keeps up, I'm going to drool myself dry.

shakalaka
01-26-2005, 06:00 PM
Now, who says they hate snakes or cobras?
This cobra makes me love all the other real ones too.
lol

iceburns288
01-26-2005, 06:39 PM
Soo friggin magical! (what a great way to describe a Stang:D )

I can't wait for this car. It's gonna be sooooo fast.

googe
01-26-2005, 07:38 PM
Originally posted by gorillam



Umm the 4.6 mustang is 300 or 305 hp cant remember which is it.

and what is the v6? :) 210hp.

fast95pony
01-26-2005, 08:21 PM
Originally posted by googe
so dumb of them to make a 210hp car that looks the same as a 465hp car :banghead:

way to weaken the brand


In the same way an STi looks like a 110 hp 4 door family car ?? :dunno:

googe
01-26-2005, 08:24 PM
Originally posted by fast95pony



In the same way an STi looks like a 110 hp 4 door family car ?? :dunno:

its pretty impossible to mistake an STI for a RS or a TS :)

iceburns288
01-26-2005, 08:26 PM
You think THAT looks like the V6?

V6 doesn't have any of those options. This has:
grille foglights
Larger spoiler
Rims (can be done to a V6 though)
Front fascia
Smoked headlights
Giant hood bulge
Hood vents
Side exit exhaust:drool:
Of course, a Cobra logo

fast95pony
01-26-2005, 08:27 PM
...And it's pretty impossible to mistake a 2007 Cobra for a V6 stang.. :)

BerserkerCatSplat
01-26-2005, 08:30 PM
Originally posted by googe
so dumb of them to make a 210hp car that looks the same as a 465hp car :banghead:

way to weaken the brand

Huh? SVT is a factory tuning division. Making stock Ford cars ridiculously fast is their job. That's like saying that AMG weakens the Merecedes brand, or M weakens BMW. It just doesn't.

PhenomSE
01-26-2005, 11:00 PM
It does look pretty smokin' for a Ford! :D

zoorocz
01-27-2005, 01:44 AM
a litle spark a litle coil a litle gas a litle oil a pice of tin and a 2inch board slap it all together and you have a ford

Hollywood
01-27-2005, 02:15 AM
They should have launched it sooner.

gpomp
01-27-2005, 02:20 AM
2007, maybe ill have a job by then :drool:

dkny_stylez
01-29-2005, 09:10 PM
looks way better than the 05' v6 one's

Davide
01-30-2005, 04:52 PM
I think NickGt is right, that definitly looks photoshopped. But It would probably look somewhat similar.

Not bad for 36kCAD(as it stands)

gpomp
01-30-2005, 05:26 PM
Originally posted by Davide
Not bad for 36kCAD(as it stands)
er, it's not gonna be 36k...

Mad$ella
01-30-2005, 05:51 PM
i want one! :drool:

pixil9
01-30-2005, 06:07 PM
svts now are like 50-60 grand aren't they?

NickGT
01-31-2005, 12:09 AM
Originally posted by pixil9
svts now are like 50-60 grand aren't they?

Yup that's what the 03-04's were brand new I believe... depending on coupe or convertible obviously... It definitely won't be 36K CND Davide... That's like the price for a bare bones GT Convertible. It's gotta be 50-60K I figure...

finboy
01-31-2005, 12:19 AM
i still think it looks like a mustang II

cycosis
01-31-2005, 12:13 PM
finally ford is doing something right

EK 2.0
01-31-2005, 12:47 PM
the exhaust comes out the side...

damn biters...:D

looks like it will be a killer track car...but not a HUGE fan of V8 draggin'...but why would you choose a live axle over the IRS, which as it reads will pull over a G on the skidpad??

fast95pony
02-08-2005, 09:13 PM
Apparently Ford asked Mustang owners what they wanted in the Cobra and some wanted the live axle because it will stand up to hard launches (drag racing ) better. But some wanted the IRS for better handling. So Ford has offered both, with the live axle as standard (cheaper) .

Aleks
02-09-2005, 08:28 AM
I've never like mustangs before but those numbers are impressive. I would definatelly consider one in the future.

EK 2.0
02-09-2005, 11:18 AM
Originally posted by fast95pony
Apparently Ford asked Mustang owners what they wanted in the Cobra and some wanted the live axle because it will stand up to hard launches (drag racing ) better. But some wanted the IRS for better handling. So Ford has offered both, with the live axle as standard (cheaper) .


totally makes sense to me now, but man, what a sacrifice on the street to have the live axle over the IRS...at least to me it is...

Aleks
02-09-2005, 12:10 PM
Is there a link? more info? pics?

NickGT
02-09-2005, 05:17 PM
Originally posted by CycloneAWD



totally makes sense to me now, but man, what a sacrifice on the street to have the live axle over the IRS...at least to me it is...

I think there's some unwritten rule somewhere that states a proper muscle car must handle like shit. But at the same time be able to plant you in your seat at every green light with ease. Don't wanna get to fancy man. :burnout:

snmustang
02-20-2005, 08:32 PM
I hope you're right, but I doubt it. My 40th ann GT conv was MSRP 31,000. I bought it as soon as it hit the floor and the market was so hot thats almost what I paid. The '04 Cobras were 40 to 42.
SVT is iffy right now. Lightining is dead. Focus is dead. Now I hear Cobra may not happen in 2007. That pisses me off but if it does happen I'll be 1st in line and ready to pay the 48 to 52k it takes to own one. I'm ready for a 465 HP Cobra. SVT needs to help Ford take back the street.:thumbsup:

JordanEG6
02-20-2005, 09:34 PM
im not a big fan of V8s nor domestics, but this car looks like its gunna make ford proud. cant wait to see it in person. :eek:

iceburns288
02-21-2005, 06:42 PM
I Googled for '2007 Cobra' and this is the first thing to come up. Sweet.