2008 FR500CJ Cobra Jet Fotos

[Jen]

Today Ford has released three high-res photos of the new 2008 FR500CJ “Cobra Jet” factory drag Mustang for the public to feast on. Although no details have come out we do know a supercharged 5.4 liter 32-valve V8 engine will be stuffed under the hood. From the photos you can clearly see a few of the features that include side louvers, 4 hood pins, powered by Ford badge, Skinnies on front, fat drag tires on back, antenna delete, Cobra Jet graphics, 5″ Ford Racing tach on dash, Rollbar and custom drag wheels. It’s definately shaping up to be an awesome Cobra Jet Drag car.

Und hier noch das Video:
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[Jen]

Mehr Fotos

With the SEMA show in full effect Ford has officially released details and photos on the new 2008 Ford Racing Cobra Jet Mustang also known as the FR500CJ. The new Cobra Jet Mustang (FR500CJ) will join Ford Racing’s two other successful road racing Mustangs, the FR500C and FR500S as turn-key race cars available through Ford Dealers.

The FR500CJ will be a factory-built race car serialized with no vin and ready for the dragstrip with minimal prep work needed. A 400 horsepower 5.4L DOHC supercharged engine with a 6-speed manual transmission will be standard, an optional 3-speed automatic with SFI bell housing will also be available. The car itself will be lightweight at 3,300 lbs and will be NHRA legal to 10.00 second ET’s along with the interior being NHRA Stock Eliminator legal interior. Other interior features include 5″ pedestal tach, SVT short throw shifter, and a Cobra Jet seat package.

Exterior enhancements will include Cobra Jet hood scoop, Cobra Jet Lexan backlight, flush quarter window louvers , Cobra Jet wheels 15″ x 4″ (front) & 15″ x 10″ (rear) and a Cobra Jet graphics package. Ford says there will be an initial 50 unit production run with the MSRP being $69,900.

Quelle

[grendi]

exatly my type of car!

[TomiTomi]

Ja, ist absolut cool.

Man braucht nur nen Anhänger zum aktuellen Stang um diesen zu den Rennen mitnehmen zu können.

[Jen]

The first FR500CJ Cobra Jet Mustang rolled off the assembly line into the waiting arms of it’s new owner Brent Hajek. Hajek, owner of Hajek Motorsports bought the first FR500CJ off the line and plans to race the 400 horsepower supercharged 5.4L Mustang at the 2009 Winternationals in Pomona, California in February. FR500CJ Cobra Jet Mustangs can be ordered from any Ford Dealer.

[TomiTomi]

Weitere Bilder aus dem Werk hier.

[TomiTomi]

2008 Ford Mustang FR500CJ

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[Jen]

2010 geht's weiter.

PRESS RELEASE:

Milan, Mich. - The 40th Anniversary 2008 Mustang Cobra Jet more than lived up to its billing, joining its historic predecessor-the original 1968 Cobra Jet in winning its inaugural race at the NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif. Now, Ford Racing is ready to update the latest Cobra Jet, and is announcing plans to build a 2010 version of the CJ. The announcement was officially made today at the National Mustang Racing Association event in Milan.

A little more than a year ago, Ford Racing announced plans to build a modern edition of the Cobra Jet. The limited run of 50 cars sold in less than two weeks, even before the first car was built. Once again Ford Racing will produce a limited run of 50 2010 Mustang CJs, the minimum number that must be produced in order to receive clearance from NHRA for competition.

Exact specifications are being finalized, but the initial plan is for the '10 Cobra Jet to have a 425-hp 5.4-liter supercharged engine from the Ford Racing Performance Parts catalog, but with an option to upgrade to an estimated 475-hp aluminum block engine. Likewise the 6-speed manual transmission that was available in the '08 Cobra Jet will be standard, but an option to upgrade to 5-speed Liberty manual transmission or a race prepped automatic transmission will be available. Other '10 Mustang Cobra Jet upgrades include an 8.50et NHRA certified roll cage and lightweight racing brakes.

"I've said from my first day in this job that I wanted Ford Racing to continue to be a 'racer-friendly' organization," said Wolfe. "That's why we take great pride in being one of only two car companies worldwide that builds ready-to-race cars and sells them as part of our performance parts offerings."

Component testing is underway and base pricing will be less than $75,000. Production is expected to begin during the fourth quarter with delivery expected in early 2010. Sportsmen racers interested in placing a pre-order for the '10 Cobra Jet should contact their local Ford Dealership.