Mustang Cobra R Ford SVT 2000 Specifications
| Chassis | |
| Brakes F/R: | ABS, vented disc/vented disc |
| Tires F-R: | 265/40 ZR18 |
| Driveline: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Engine | |
| Type: | V8 |
| Displacement cu in (cc): | 330 (5409) |
| Power bhp (kW) at RPM: | 385(287) / 6250 |
| Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: | 385(522) / 4250 |
| Redline at RPM: | 6600 |
| Exterior | |
| Length × Width × Height in: | 183.5 × 73.1 × 52.2 |
| Weight lb (kg): | 3589 (1628) |
| Performance | |
| Acceleration 0-62 mph s: | 4.4 |
| Top Speed mph (km/h): | 175 (280) |
| Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): | n.a. |
The 2000 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra R, cutting its assembly Achievement Red paint, was displayed for the aboriginal time at the Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) anniversary convention. Congenital with the chase clue in mind, the Cobra R appearance a 5.4L 32-valve V8 engine, solidifying the modular ancestors of engines as the high-performance criterion in Ford's lineup. The Cobra R V8 produces an estimated 385 application and 385 bottom pounds of torque. In adjustment to accumulate this ability on the ground, the Cobra R appearance exoteric enhancements including a advanced air-splitter and alpine rear accouter spoiler, which actualize downforce for added adherence at clue speeds.
Other differences to the Cobra R accommodate the "power dome" hood, which was appropriate in adjustment to fit over the Cobra R's different assimilation manifold. The Cobra R rides on 18-inch auto shod with BFGoodrich g-Force KD tires, and a bargain abeyance for added handling.
Cobra R's autogenous changes accommodate the accession of Recaro action seats, and the abatement of the radio, air-conditioner and aback bench to save weight. A cardinal of well-respected achievement genitalia suppliers are alive with SVT in the development of the Cobra R, including Brembo for the advanced anchor rotors and calipers, Tremec for the 6-speed transmission, Eibach and Bilstein for suspension, and Borla for the exhaust.
There were a bound assembly of alone 300 Cobra R models congenital in bounce 2000, on the aforementioned band of the Dearborn Assembly Plant which produces the V6, GT, and Cobra Mustangs. The 2000 archetypal is the third bearing of the Cobra R, afterward the acknowledged and still approved 1993 and 1995 Cobra R models.
The admission Cobra R, the 1993 model, was alien as a antagonism package, and included different wheels, abeyance and cooling upgrades, anatomy animating and a higher-output adaptation of the 5.0L HO V8 agent begin in the '93 Cobra. Just 107 '93 Cobra Rs were produced.
The 1995 Cobra R (250 produced) was additionally a antagonism package, and featured a higher-output adaptation of the 5.8 Windsor V8 engine, an upgraded cooling system, the Tremec 5-speed transmission, different abeyance affability and 17 x 9-inch wheels.
