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2001 SVT COBRA

Combine the muscle of a 4.6-liter, 32 valve, DOHC tumble-port V8 with the refined driving finesse of a unique Independent Rear Suspension system (IRS) and you'll understand why the competition is so nervous about the 2001 SVT Mustang Cobra. The benefits of an Independent Rear Suspension include, better steering response, on-center feel, reduce lift and dive characteristics under hard acceleration and braking, and drive wheels that stay firmly planted during cornering. The engine in the SVT is hand-assembled with love at Romeo (Michigan) Engine Plant. Two person teams assemble the engines on a separate, dedicated line, and their final brush stoke is fastening a signature plate, inscribed with their names, onto the right can cover. Crank up the MACH 460 electronci AM/FM stereo and in-dash six-disc CD player or just listen to this pony roar, it's time to leave the pack behind, with distinctive style and handling.

 

2001 SVT MUSTANG COBRA SPECS

The 2001 SVT Mustang Cobra made its debut with minor exterior and interior changes. Exterior changes included the return of "COBRA" to the rear fascia and the addition of 5 new exterior colors (True Bule, Zinc Yellow, Mineral Gray, Performance Red and Laser Red). The interior received all new seats with added support and a 6-disk in-dash CD player.

ENGINE
Type   90° V-8
Bore x stroke   90.2 x 90.0mm
Displacement:   4,601cc/280cidd
Compression ratio:   9.85:1
Horsepower:   320 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque:   317 lb/ft @ 4,750 rpm
SUSPENSION
FRONT:   Modified gas-charged MacPherson strut, with stabilizer bar and 500 lb./in. coil springs
REAR:   Independent, iron upper control arm, aluminum lower control arm, 470 lb./in. coil springs
BRAKES
FRONT:   13.0 in. (330mm) vented Brembo™ disc, PBR™ twin-piston caliper
REAR:   11.65 in. (296mm) vented disc, single-piston caliper
WHEELS AND TIRES
WHEELS:   17 x 9.5 in., five-spoke cast aluminum-alloy, painted surface
TIRES:   245/45ZR-17 BSW Performance
PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph:   5.4 seconds
Top Speed:   150 mph
SOURCE SVT Ford Division
Web Site: http://www.svt.ford.com/flash/index.html

 

 

 

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