|
Beginning with the
original in 1993, every generation of the SVT Mustang Cobra has elevated its
standard of performance. Now, the 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra raises the bar yet
again, this time increasing power output to a level never before achieved in a
production Mustang. The addition of a Roots-type supercharger and water-to-air
intercooler to the Cobra’s 4.6-liter, DOHC 4-valve V-8 engine bumps output to
390 horsepower and 390 foot-pounds of torque.
The new SVT Cobra
also joins the 2002 SVT Focus in providing a six-speed gearbox as standard
equipment. Additional enhancements for 2003 include exterior design alterations
to the front and rear fascia, hood, rocker moldings and side scoops, as well as
several changes to the interior appointments, including new multi-adjustable
front seats trimmed in Nudo leather and Preferred suede.
"Every once in a
while, a car comes along that really shakes up the status quo," said Tom
Scarpello, marketing and sales manager for Ford’s Special Vehicle Team. "Since
the ’641/2 Mustang was launched, there have been a number of Mustangs
that set the standard for performance when they were introduced. The 2003 SVT
Cobra is the new benchmark, and proudly carries on the tradition of Mustang
performance leadership."
"We’ve had some
pretty successful Mustangs, and specifically SVT Mustang Cobras," said John
Coletti, chief engineer for Ford SVT, "but the whole idea is to improve. That’s
what we’re committed to, and the number-one thing our customers want is enhanced
performance. The supercharged engine allowed us to go where we needed to go — to
give our customers a whole lot more car than ever before."
|
