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2003 SVT Mustang Cobra

2003 SVT Mustang Cobra
Introduced during 2002 as a 2003 model, the SVT Cobra took modern Mustang horsepower to all-new heights with the move to a new, Eaton supercharged DOHC 4.6-liter Terminator V-8. It also featured a standard 6-speed gearbox, redesigned front and rear fascias, new heat-extraction hood, special rocker moldings and side scoops, and several new interior appointments.
Engine
Type: 90-degree, DOHC 32-Valve supercharged V-8
Displacement: 4.6L / 281 CID
Horsepower: 390 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 390 lbs.-ft. @ 3500 rpm
Bore x Stroke: 3.55 in. x 3.54 in.
Compression: 8.5:1
Suspension
Front: Modified MacPherson strut system gas-charged Bilstein monotube dampeners and separate 600 lb./in. (500 lb./in. on convertible) spring on lower arm, 29mm tubular stabilizer bar
Rear: Multi-link independent, cast-iron upper control arm, aluminum lower control arm, gas-charged Bilstein monotube shock absorbers, 600 lb./in. (470 lb./in. on convertible) coil spring, 26mm tubular stabilizer bar
Brakes
Front: 13 in. vented Brembo disc, PBR twin-piston caliper
Rear: 11.65 in. vented disc, single-piston caliper
ABS: Four channel, four-sensor ABS system
Wheels/Tires
Wheels: 17 x 9 in. 5-spoke cast aluminum
Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1 P275/40ZR-17
Performance
0-60 mph: 4.8 seconds (Motor Trend)
60-0 mph braking: 116 feet (Motor Trend)
1/4-mile @ MPH: 13.01 seconds @ 110.7 mph (Motor Trend)
Production
Total Produced: 13,476
Total Coupe Produced: 8,394
- Black: 2,251
- Blue: 1,052
- Silver Metallic: 992
- Redfire Metallic: 955
- Dark Shadow Grey: 851
- Torch Red: 638
- Oxford White: 621
- Zinc Yellow: 490
- Mineral Grey: 302
- Satin Silver: 242
Total Convertible Produced: 5,082
- Black: 1.679
- Redfire Metallic: 610
- Torch Red: 582
- Silver Metallic: 548
- Dark Shadow Grey: 446
- Blue: 355
- Zinc Yellow: 319
- Oxford White: 308
- Mineral Grey: 154
- Satin Silver: 81