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Just finished the April edition of Hot Rod. They have an update on the 2003 Cobra from the Chicago Auto Show.
Here's the Deal: 390 HP and 390 TQ !! They are getting this using an Eaton Blower on a 281 cubic inch engine. I assume it's still the dual over-head cam cobra motor - the update is short. It also gets a dual over-drive 6 speed manual tranny. Sound familiar?
Anyway - what are we gonna do about this?? That is some serious factory power and I'm sure even our modidfied SS's are gonna loos a race to that puppy.
Ryan
-------------------- I bought an 03 Mustang Cobra!
Used to Have: 2000 Camaro SS #4038. Onyx black / Ebony leather. 6 speed with all GM factory options. Y2Y package; Bilstein, dual/dual, ZR1 chrome wheels, plaques,mats and synthetics. Stock Dyno: 309rwhp 328rwtq
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I know someone who works in the Dyno room at Fords. He has been testing that motor for a while and the lowest test was 405hp. It's for real - this time!
That should make things very interesting for the next round of F bodies.
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Yeah, this story circulated around a little while ago too. I will have to wait and see how much they ACTUALLY put out. And even if it is more powerful, thats a good thing! It should give GM reason to think about upgrading to more horsepower should the next gen F body come out! And besides, did you hear that they couldnt even use the aluminum block? They kept expoding with that much power(?), so they have to put a cast iron block in the new SC cobras!!
I just finished reading the new issue of C&D last night. One of their feature articles was on the '03 Cobra.
They got a 12.9 @ 111 mph out of it. 0-60 was 4.5, street start from 5 mph roll to 60 was 4.9. It's tuned to deliver alot of it's torque down low.
I heard MM&FF got a 12.43 @ 113 out of it, but that's heresay. Relying solely on the "published" numbers, it would appear to be a pretty serious challenge to the LS-1 C5 in a drag race. The C5 will still out handle and brake it. The new Cobra is quite nose-heavy with roughly 56-44 f/b weight dist. The new engine is big time heavy, which should come as no surprise since they switched over to a cast iron block AND added the weight of a blower. The pictures looked pretty nice. It's got a pretty mean look to it. I'd like to see one in person though. I wonder if dealers will let them go for $35k or if they will price gouge. At $35k, it's a pretty good value for that much grunt.
Like others have mentioned, a little competition is a good thing. We've been on top for 9 years, so I'm anxious to see what GM will come up with when the 5th gen finally comes out.
Andy
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Yep, read both articles. Pretty nice job on Ford's part, we should be proud to have them going after us! Posts: 3403 | From: Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA | Registered: Dec 2000
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still, my 2002 345hp and confirmed 4.7 0-60 will go after the snake. . .the LS-1 stil hs more left in it with a few modifications to Z0-6. . .but, remember, I still have 3 year warranty on my car and do not want to goof that up! Do you think GM would let me modify to Z0-6 and keep my warranty?
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