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1980 Ford Mustang Ghia hatchback rear. The Cobra appearance package also made its debut in 1979 and would continue through both the 1980 and 1981 model years. The 1979 Cobra (17,579 produced) featured a black grille, trim, and moldings (except the sail panels that were painted body color), as well as black lower body paint.
When the Mustang was selected as the 1979 Official Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Ford also marketed replica models, and its special body-appearance parts were adapted by the Cobra package for 1980–81. 1982 marked the return of the Mustang GT (replacing the Cobra) which used a specially-modified high-output 302 cu in (4.9 L) engine.
A 1995 book on the history of the Mustang refers to the introduction of "a lukewarm optional 302 V8 in 1975" and says that "the token revival of the Cobra name – appearing as the taped-and-striped Cobra II – the following year did little to stem the tide as customers grew less enchanted with the Mustang II's cramped quarters and weak ...
The Mustang SVO is a limited-production version of the third generation Ford Mustang sold from 1984 to 1986, with fewer than 10,000 built. SVO is an acronym referring to Special Vehicle Operations, Ford Motor Company's racing division formed in 1980 to oversee all motorsports operations, distribute performance parts developed in racing programs, and develop high-performance production vehicles ...
Ford Mustang: 1979–1993 Ford Mustang II: Ford Mustang (SN-95) 100.5 in (2,553 mm) Ford Mustang SVO: 1984–1986 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra (1993) Ford Mustang with 2.3 L turbocharged engine and suspension, brake, and bodywork modifications. Ford Mustang (SN-95) 1994–2004 Ford Mustang: Ford Mustang (S197) 101.3 in (2,573 mm) Mercury Capri: 1979 ...
The SVT Cobra was a high-performance version of the Ford Mustang and was considered the top-of-the-line variant, being positioned above the Mustang GT and Mach 1 models during its production run. On three occasions, the race-ready, street-legal SVT Cobra R variant was produced in limited numbers.
2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R. Photo credit: Getty Images. Back in 2000, the Cobra R was a race-ready Mustang with a 385-hp V-8 under its bulging hood. Ford Mustang Cobra Jet.
The 1971 429 police interceptor was tuned similarly to the 429 Cobra Jet, with an 11.3:1 compression ratio. Featuring forged notched pistons [clarification needed] the engine was rated at 370 hp (gross). [citation needed] Applications: Ford Thunderbird (1968–1973) Ford Mustang (1969–1971) Ford Mustang Boss 429 (1969–1970)