2003-2004 Mustang Cobra Info and Specs

This limited production 10th anniversary Cobra was, at the time, the most powerful production Mustang Ford had ever produced. Equipped with an M112 Eaton supercharger, the Cobra's 4.6L DOHC modular engine produced a factory rated 390 horsepower - later revealed to have been underrated, making more like 430 horsepower as most make around 360RWHP to 390RWHP. Code named the “Terminator” by SVT, the 2003 -2004 Cobra was built to remove all doubt as to who won the ponycar wars.

Both years of the SN95 2, or New Edge, SVT Cobra Mustang shared the same drivetrain and other major features. Forged internal engine components and a reversion from aluminum to a cast iron block help ensure the bottom end can handle the boosted power. The engine of the 2003 -2004 Cobra produces 390 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 390 foot-pounds of torque at 3,500 rpm, compared with the 2001 model’s 320 hp at 6,000 rpm and 317 foot-pounds of torque at 4,750 rpm.

“We’ve had some pretty successful Mustangs, and specifically SVT Mustang Cobras,” said John Coletti, chief engineer for Ford SVT, “but the whole idea is to improve. That’s what we’re committed to, and the number-one thing our customers want is enhanced performance. The supercharged engine allowed us to go where we needed to go — to give our customers a whole lot more car than ever before.”

The 2003 -2004 Cobra features a TTC six speed manual transmission funnels power to the independant rear suspension (IRS) fitted with stronger 31 spline half-shaft axles and 3.55 gears. The “Terminator” 2003 -2004 Cobra features a gets a stiffer suspension compared to older versions, with Bilstein struts and upgraded rear pads.

For 2003, SVT produced a symbolic 2003 Cobra units. For the 10th anniversary, these Mustangs were available in both coupe and convertible versions and a few color choices - Oxford White Clearcoat, Ebony Clearcoat, Torch Red Clearcoat, Sonic Blue Clearcoat, Satin Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Mineral Grey Clearcoat Metallic, and Zinc Yellow Clearcoat. Anniversary badging, floormats, etc. adorned your choice of either a Medium Parchment or Medium Graphite interior along with a carbon fiber “look” for much of the trim.

For 2004 Cobras, not much changed. A mystichrome paint scheme along with screaming yellow and competition orange paint was available as an option. SVT also did some minor exhaust work with the catalytic converters to improve fuel efficiency and get the gas guzzler tax removed that plagued the 2003 model.

2003 - 2004 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Specifications

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