1999 Ford SVT Cobra Mustang

Overview

The 1999 SVT Cobra Mustang platforms was built on a standard Mustang GT chassis as in previous years. However, this year would see the introduction of the IRS, ABS, and traction control. The motor would also receive a few more horsepower from a set of revised cylinder heads. When coupled with huge Brembo brakes front and rear the Cobra emerged as a true corner carving muscle car.

As in the previous three production years the Cobra Mustang used the 4.6 double overhead cam V8 motor. In 1999 the Cobra received a new set of cylinder heads and a few other minor changes which increased power output to 320hp. However, drag strip performance was only marginally better than the 260hp Mustang GT model due to severe flow restrictions in the intake and exhaust system by casting flash. For initiated a recall which includes new intake, computer program, and less restrictive mufflers. Following recalls the Cobra Mustang quarter mile times dropped from 14.0's to 13.50's. The forced recall for Ford was the first "black-eye" for SVT. Ford would choose to not release another standard Cobra model until 2001. Cobra Mustang fans were in for quite a surprise with the release of the race oriented 2000 Cobra R. Before the end of the 2000 year model Ford would sell 4040 Cobra's.

The exterior of the 1999 Cobra Mustang features small round fog lamps not found on the GT version, a small reverse scoop on the hood, and a grill pony emblem without the chrome bezel. Otherwise the Cobra is nearly identical to the standard Mustang GT version.

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