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2003 Ford Cobra Mustang
The 2003 Ford Cobra Mustang
set a new standard for SVT performance vehicles. The 2003 Cobra
Mustang featured a huge increase in power with the addition of a
Eaton supercharger and a host of power related upgrades. The 2003
Cobra Mustang was known as the "terminator" during pre-production
phase and represents the pinnacle of Mustang performance.
The heart of the powerful 2003 Cobra is the new
390hp 4.6L DOHC 4-valve V8 engine with a Eaton M112 roots style
supercharger running 8psi of intercooled boost. Internal engine
components are extra strong to handle the boost and feature Manley
H beam connecting rods, specially designed Zolner pistons, heavy
duty cast iron block, and aluminum flywheel. The Cobra was available
with a Tremec T-56 six-speed transmission (first time in a Mustang)
or with a beefed up automatic. Cobra's came standard with a 31 spline
independent rear suspension rear axle and 3.55 gears. When taken
to the local drag strip in stock trim Cobra Mustangs ran high 12's
at nearly 110mph.
The suspension of the 2003 Cobra Mustang features
a few upgrades from the 2001 model including increased spring rates,
Bilstein dampers on the front and rear, and the addition of more
durable brake pads. As with previous Cobra Mustangs the rear axle
features an independent (IRS) setup.
2003Cobra Mustang rear suspension
The exterior of the Cobra Mustang has only minor changes to distinguish
it from a 2003 Mustang
GT. The car features the SVT standard round fog lamps, redesigned
front fascia to allow more cold air into the engine compartment,
duel vented hood, distinct side body panel moldings, redesigned
rear spoiler, and embossed COBRA logo into the rear bumper area.
All 2003 and 2004 Cobra Mustangs ride on 17 by 9 aluminum chrome
five spoke wheels and Goodyear Eagle F1 Z rated tires.
Models:
Coupe or convertible, special anniversary edition
2003 Cobra Mustang Specifications
Powertrain |
| Engine |
Modular 4.6L DOHC V8 (Iron Block) - 4 Valve Heads |
| Displacement |
4.6L or 281 cid |
| Horsepower |
390 @ 6000 |
| Torque |
390 @ 3500 |
| Compression |
8.5 to 1 |
| Valvetrain |
Double overhead camshafts, chain drive to exhaust cams, secondary
chains from exhaust to intake cams, roller finger followers
with hydraulic lash adjustment, oval-wire beehive-shaped valve
springs, four valves per cylinder. 37mm intake valves (2 per
cylinder), 30 mm exhaust valves. |
| Throttle body |
57mm twin bore matche to 90 mm mass air sensor |
| Redline |
6500rpm |
| Fuel |
Premium (91+ octane) |
| Exhaust |
Stainless steel 2.25 inch with 3 inch chrome tips |
| Transmission |
T-56 6 speed Tremec |
| Final drive ratio |
3.55: 1 |
Suspension |
| Front |
Modified Macpherson strut system with gas-charged Bilstein™
monotube dampers and separate 600 lb./in. coil springs (500
lb./in. on convertible), 29mm tubular stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Multi-link independent system, cast-iron upper control arms,
aluminum lower control arms, fixed toe-control tie rods, aluminum
spindles, gas-charged Bilstein™ monotube dampers, 600
lb./in. coil springs (470 lb./in. on convertible), 26mm tubular
stabilizer bar |
| Steering |
power assisted rack and pinion with 15.0:1 ratio |
| Front brakes |
13 inch Brembo vented discs with aluminum dual piston calipers |
| Rear brakes |
11.7 inch Brembo vented discs with aluminum dual piston calipers |
| Wheels |
17 x 9 in., five-spoke, cast aluminum-alloy, machined surface,
exposed lugs, optional chrome wheel available |
| Tires |
Goodyear 275/40ZR17 Eagle F1 |
Interior Dimensions |
| Head Room (Fr/Rr): |
38.1/35.5 |
| Leg Room (Fr/Rr): |
42.6/29.9 |
| Shoulder Room (Ft/Rr): |
53.6/52.1 |
| Hip Room (Ft/Rr): |
52.8/47.4 |
| Colors: |
Dark Charcoal with either Medium Parchment or Medium
Graphite accents |
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Exterior Dimensions
& Weight |
| Curb Weight(MT/AT): |
3465/3475 |
| Wt. Dist. (Man-Auto): |
57/43-57/43 |
| Wheelbase(Ft/Rr): |
101.3 |
| Track (Ft/Rr): |
60.2/60.6 |
| Length: |
183.2 |
| Width: |
73.1 |
| Height: |
52.4 |
| Colors: |
Oxford White Clearcoat, Ebony Clearcoat, Torch Red Clearcoat,
Sonic Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Satin Silver Clearcoat
Metallic, Mineral Grey Clearcoat Metallic, Zinc Yellow
Clearcoat |
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Capacity &
Volume |
| Cargo Volume (EPA/Mfr): |
11/10.9 |
| Fuel Capacity: |
15.7 |
| Tow Capacity (Std/Max): |
1000/1000 |
| Seating (Std.): |
4 |
| Seating (Opt.): |
NA |
| EPA Class: |
SUBCOMP |
| Pass. Vol. (EPA/Mfr): |
82/83.0 |
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Consumer Information |
| Assembly Plant |
Dearborn, Michigan,
USA |
| Basic Warranty |
3-year/36,000-mile
bumper-bumper |
| Roadside Assist |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Air bags |
Driver and front passenger |
| ABS |
standard |
| Price |
$28,370 |
Performance |
| Quarter Mile |
12.4
@ 110mph (6 speed) |
| 0-60mph |
4.4 seconds |
| Skidpad |
0.85 g's |
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Production |
| Total 2003 Cobra
Mustang |
13,476 |
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Coupe: 8,394
Convertible: 5,082 |
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