If the GT is going to have 400 hp, how much is the cobra expected?
Originally posted by Happy 03
If the Lightning is going to have 500 hp, then I think it would be logical to think the Cobra would have simular. Just my guess.
I agree. I believe that the GT will break the 300 mark in 05. But not by much. If they(FORD) decide to produce a car with 400bhp (factory) then it will probably be a limited production car (I.E. COBRA). I think if they(ford) tried hard enough, they could create such a monster N/A using the DOHC 5.0 concept. With the right compression and other little goodies, its possible. By doing it that way, it would keep the 03 Cobra Collectible. If they Supercharge the 05 Cobra, the 03 will Drop in price like a rock.Originally posted by Superfly
It's a concept car! Remember the Mach III? The concept for the SN95 Stangs. It sported a S/C and how long did it take Ford to put 1 into production on a Stang? Nine years, so don't count on it. The Cobra hopefully will keep it like the Lightning does year after year. The GT would be lucky to hit 340, big jump from 260. It really needs the 340, maybe Ford will wake up and realize this. But, if we're all lucky Ford will use the 5.0 Mod motor in both.
Originally posted by Superfly
From all I've read and heard, the weight should be about the same as it is now. Still too heavy though! Stangs have been overweight since 94. As far as price, it should be about the same as it is now also. With the usual 2-3% mark up every year. Ford knows they can't push this car out of the price range for buyers, like the RX7 and Supra. I think thats why they're not around anymore. Awsome cars but the price went so high on them the average guy couldn't afford them. Ford won't do that to the Mustang!
Originally posted by 03snake
I agree. I believe that the GT will break the 300 mark in 05. But not by much. If they(FORD) decide to produce a car with 400bhp (factory) then it will probably be a limited production car (I.E. COBRA). I think if they(ford) tried hard enough, they could create such a monster N/A using the DOHC 5.0 concept. With the right compression and other little goodies, its possible. By doing it that way, it would keep the 03 Cobra Collectible. If they Supercharge the 05 Cobra, the 03 will Drop in price like a rock.
03 cobras weigh in at 3660 curb weight. I may be off a LB or 2Originally posted by Dave Schotz
What about the weight?
I have heard rumors, that in current form the car is upwards of 4,000 LBS!!!
If this car comes out at 3600 Plus (without a Supercharger)... I am going to be really disappointed!
I hope they get this car down to GT weights w/ Cobra Power... that is what we really need!
Dave