INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Ford Special Vehicle Team family
and thank you for purchasing the Ford SVT Mustang
Cobra. We trust that our tremendous dedication to
the automotive enthusiast's total ownership
experience will provide you with many miles of
exhilarating, safe, and comfortable driving in your
new SVT Mustang Cobra.
SVT strives for balance between powertrain and
chassis, cornering prowess and long-distance
comfort, always working to build cars in which no
one system overwhelms or overshadows any other.
In the SVT Mustang Cobra, that philosophy is
carried forward through a sophisticated powertrain
as well as significant interior, exterior, suspension,
and braking system components.
This supplement complements your Mustang
Owner's Guide and provides information specific to
SVT and the SVT Mustang Cobra. By referring to the
pages listed in this supplement, you can identify
those features, recommendations, and specifications
unique to your new SVT Mustang Cobra.Refer to
your Mustang Owner's Guide for other required
information and warnings.
If you have any questions, please call us at the Ford
Special Vehicle Team hotline from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. EST at 1±800±FORD-SVT (1±800±367±3788).
Introduction
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SVT COBRA SPECIFIC FEATURES
²4.6L DOHC 32V V±8 Engine Ð 320 horsepower,
317 lb-ft torque
²Anti-lock Brake System with Traction Controly
²Limited-slip independent rear suspension
²Engine oil cooler
²Round fog lamps
²Sport seats
²Premium electronic AM/FM stereo/CD
²Dual illuminated visor mirrors
²Unique wheels and tires
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SVT Cobra specific features
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DRIVETRAIN
Item Description
Rear axle8.8 inch limited-slip differential with
Independent Rear Suspension and 3.27:1
final drive ratio
DriveshaftSteel with hardened yoke
TransmissionTremec T45 5-speed manual with integral
clutch housing or TR3650 5-speed manual
with integral clutch housing
Gear ratiosGear Ratio Speed
1st 3.37 72 km/h
(45 mph)
2nd 1.99 124 km/h
(77 mph)
3rd 1.33 185 km/h
(115 mph)
4th 1.00 242 km/h
(150 mph)
5th 0.67 -
Reverse 3.22 -
Drivetrain
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires245/45ZR17 Comp T/A
performance tire
WheelsSVT-Signature style, 17 in x
8.0 in aluminum 5-spoke
wheels
SUSPENSION
²Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
²Limited slip 3.27 axle ratio
Chassis
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