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Post by SKR on Oct 9, 2008 9:36:40 GMT -7
News from TheChromepony.com FR500CJ To Debut at 2008 SEMA Show It has been rumored for some time and is now officially acknowledged by Ford Racing - the Cobra Jet is coming back. While details are sparse yet, a prototype has been tested at Milan Raceway in Michigan and it sounds like a nasty competitor. Check out its run in the video above! Based on preliminary testing, this racer will prove to be a factory barn-burner at the drag strip. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.thechromepony.com/News-10-03-08a.html |
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Post by johnbalich on Oct 9, 2008 9:40:51 GMT -7
Hot STuff!! Like to see The new Challengers (Chrysler Drag Prepped) go head to head with the Stangs....... if we clamor loudly enough, maybe Chevy will build a strip version of the new Camaro.
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Tbolt
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Post by Tbolt on Oct 11, 2008 8:08:58 GMT -7
In 1968 Ford took the NHRA Winternationals by storm with the Cobra Jet Mustang. Only 50 units were built and released to Ford Dealers and Ford racers, and in its first appearance the Cobra Jet won.
Forty years after this historic event, we at Ford Racing are happy to announce that we are exploring the development of a new NHRA-legal race car – the 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang. Some details of this exciting program have already begun to surface, and we want to ensure you hear about it from us first.
The 2008 Ford Racing Cobra Jet Mustang (FR500CJ) will be a factory-built race car, ready for the drag strip with only minor additional prep required of the racer.
The Cobra Jet Mustang (M-FR500-CJ) joins Ford Racing's two successful road racing Mustangs, the M-FR500-C and M-FR500-S, as turn-key race cars available only from Ford Dealers. A limited number of units are under consideration for 2008; the specific number remains TBD.
Ford Racing Part Number: M-FR500-CJ
Vehicle content:
400hp (est.) 5.4L DOHC supercharged engine
6-speed manual transmission standard; optional automatic TBD
NHRA legal to 10.00 second ETs
NHRA Stock Eliminator legal interior
Lightweight – 3,300 lbs (est.)
Unique trim and appearance package
Drag race wheel/tire combination
Cobra Jet graphics package
Program intent:
Provide a Mustang that is a true A Stock competitor
50 units initial build
Off-road only (VIN replaced by serial number)
Estimated pricing, $69,990 (MSRP)
2008MY designation
Built in 12/2008; vehicles delivered 2/2009
Jamie Allison
Manager, Ford Performance Group
Ford Racing Technology
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