2007 Shelby Cobra GT500 (Mustang)

**topnotchtouch** · 03-22-2005, 05:30 PM

Due to be officially announced tomorrow at the New York auto show. Guess Ford couldn`t hold out another day

5.4L Supercharged V8 pushing 450hp, only downside is it will also be pushing $40,000

http://media.ford.com/products/press...423&make_id=92

**MongooseGA** · 03-22-2005, 05:35 PM

Schweet!

The front end looks awesome, but they should really consider some more noticebale side skirts. I find the ugliest part of the new Mustang to be the extremely bland side view front the waist down.

Is that a new Lightning I see?

**1 Clean WS6** · 03-22-2005, 05:37 PM

Oh my good gawd....

**1 Clean WS6** · 03-22-2005, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by MongooseGA

Is that a new Lightning I see?

Nope...it`s called the Adrenaline and is based off the new Explorer SportTrac platform with a boosted 32valve 4.6 in it.

**hirosh** · 03-22-2005, 05:41 PM

:woot: i wonder if a pulley swap will push the horsepower past 500? :p

and GT500. then a GT350 should be in the works too. this is a great time to be a Mustang owner!

**stilez** · 03-22-2005, 06:08 PM

Secksy!

Thanks for sharing

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**topnotchtouch** · 03-22-2005, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by 1 Clean WS6

Nope...it`s called the Adrenaline and is based off the new Explorer SportTrac platform with a boosted 32valve 4.6 in it.

http://www.stangnet.com/content/view/66/

Looks like an awesome machine to fill the gap until Ford decides to build a replacement for the Lightning. 390hp Supercharged 4.6L V8. The stats on the motor look suprising like the 03/04 Cobra motor.

Looks like SVT is definitely back in the game

http://www.blueovalnews.com/2005/pro...n.overview.htm

Ford also announced a new color for the Ford GT to celebrate the GT40`s 40th Anniversary of sweeping LeMans in 1966.

http://www.blueovalnews.com/2005/pro...ung22mar05.htm

**JasonD** · 03-22-2005, 07:21 PM

Oh man, I will certainly have to get one of those when they come out....the GT500 I mean. That is the baddest mustang I have ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing!

**topnotchtouch** · 03-22-2005, 08:46 PM

To those who have already seen this thread, I added a couple of pics to my initial post. Also, looks like Ford removed the info from the Ford Media site that I linked to but, I will see if I can post more info when it is officially announced tomorrow.

Enjoy

**ExplorerXLT95** · 03-22-2005, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by MongooseGA

...they should really consider some more noticebale side skirts. I find the ugliest part of the new Mustang to be the extremely bland side view front the waist down...

Agreed. The sides make it look like a brick. Very uneventful. But the Cobra is much improved over the V6 and GT :xyxthumbs

Originally posted by MongooseGA

Is that a new Lightning I see?

No, it`s technically not called a Lightning. It`s called the Ford SVT Adrenaline. Basically, a Lightning with 4 doors :xyxthumbs

**jfox03cobra** · 03-22-2005, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by hirosh

:woot: i wonder if a pulley swap will push the horsepower past 500? :p

and GT500. then a GT350 should be in the works too. this is a great time to be a Mustang owner!

I bet it would put you up in the 500 club. Time to start saving.:up

**percynjpn** · 03-23-2005, 09:27 AM

Yeah, that sure is fine!!:xyxthumbs Now that`s something I may consider importing!

**Gonzo** · 03-23-2005, 09:59 AM

I`ll bet FROD (NOT a typo) will put crappy rods, 4 spark plug threads in heads, and a "smart" PCM to render it unmodifyable in to that wanna-be L as they have in previous ones......

**topnotchtouch** · 03-23-2005, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by Gonzo

I`ll bet FROD (NOT a typo) will put crappy rods, 4 spark plug threads in heads, and a "smart" PCM to render it unmodifyable in to that wanna-be L as they have in previous ones......

I assume you are talking about the Adrenaline? There is little info on the motor but, the specs would indicate that it is running the 03/04 Mustang Cobra motor (forged).

I don`t think Ford has a PCM yet that can`t be re-programmed. You can`t do it by chip now but, it can still be re-flashed through the OBD port. There are hand held programmers out there for the Lightning and already for the `05 Mustang.

http://www.diablosport.com/FordPredGas.php

**03COBRA** · 03-23-2005, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by rjstaaf

5.4L Supercharged V8 pushing 450hp, only downside is it will also be pushing $40,000

Why is the $40K price tag a down side? What other car can you get with that kind of power and looks for under $40K? And for $500 dollars in aftermarket goodies, you will be pushing atleast 500RWHP, quite the bargain in my book.

Thanks for the pics by the way, I have been wanting to see them for a while now!!