2007 SVT Cobra to be unvieled at the Detroit Auto Show starting March 25

SVT Still Kicking, Ford Says
"With no cars currently on the market, there’ve been plenty of rumors working their way through the industry grapevine about the future of Ford Motor Co.’s high-performance SVT unit. But “reports of its demise have been greatly exaggerated,” the head of the brand-within-a-brand told TheCarConnection.com, lifting a turn-of-phrase from Mark Twain. “We’d hate to give up on the brand equity we’ve established over the last 10 years,” insisted Hau Thai-Tang, the new boss of SVT, who until recently led the development of the new, retro-styled Mustang. An SVT version of the Mustang will be unveiled at the upcoming New York Auto Show, said Thai-Tang, and though he wouldn’t confirm production plans, sources told TCC it’s a bit more than a year away. Several other possible SVT models are under consideration, with an emphasis on adding a more mainstream product, such as a high-performance Fusion sedan.


Details:
- 465HP, 6-speed manual running in the low 12's with a trap speed of 120mph!
- You choose the rear suspension set up, either IRS or Solid Rear Axle with the IRS apparently pulling over 1.0g in the corners...
- The Price... in and around 30k.
Motor: 5.4 Supercharged, 3 valve heads (with HUGE valves), forged internals similar to the 4.6 (Crank, rods, etc), modestly rated (under rated actually) ~465 HP/495 lb ft Torque, using a twin screw S/C similar to that on the Ford GT but pullied differently, hence the lower HP. This motor was supposedly made official (in house only) just in the last few days.

Transmissions: 6 speed manuals standard with a heavy duty 5 speed auto (the tranny used on the Ford Superduty but programmed/geared differently) as an option in late '07 or the '08 M/Y.

Suspensions: A re-engineered, heavy duty IRS will be an option with a modified 3 link/panhard bar-live axle setup as the standard rear axle. SVT will be going for the Road Race buyer as well as the straight line racer with both axles optional. However, the Axle options are not set in stone as of the moment but look highly likely to be approved. The Cobra will be lowered about 1.5" from a stock GT.

Bodywork: The retro theme will continue with a serious nod to the '67 Shelby. The fenders may be flared more than the standard '05 but that is not for certain as of now. The ducktail will be factory installed. Also, no convertible is planned for now but no reason was given other than concerns over chassis reliability due to the torque volume.

 

ME LIKE MUCH!

Ted

 

Did they mean the New York Auto Show instead of Detroit? The NY Show usually starts in late March or early April.

Well, I won't deny what company sources SAY here, but I will be VERY surprised if they actually DO price this car at 30K with the kind of equipment, engine, and options this car has. I'll be even MORE surprised if the dealerships actually SELL them for that.
Without question, though......I think this is the best 60's retro-syled car I've seen yet.

 

I would hit that without question.

Any guess on price? Maybe $40K?

But I guess they're saying the chassis is weak as hell since it can't handle a vert variant, so that's kinda lame.

 

Umm... the article said in the 30k's...

pimp

 

Any info on whether that is a photoshop done by some random on the net? I saw this article a few days back and I read where some where questioning the reliability of that mock-up.
Can't wait to see some real pics,
Dix

 

The article Mike posted said 30K. I simply don't believe it. (note my reply)
You're probably closer to the mark at 40K...especially with the inevitable dealer markups....but even 40K might be too low,
I also agree that is is a GOOD-looking car, but I have not been impressed with the material cheapness of the new Mustangs. The sheet metal and hardware feels like it is made out of cardboard.

 

It looks like, and the specs suggest, this will be a bit of a beast

 

I think that was taken from SVTforums and is a rumor.

 

So where's my Mach1 ?
I always preferred the Mach1 over the Cobra. Same engine no supercharger = cheaper.
Aftermarket twin-screw supercharger = expensive but more power
Still probably would never buy a Ford.
FORD
Fix Or Rebuild Daily
C'Mon Toyota, step up! 3UZ-FE Supra? HAHAHAHAHA YES!

 

Um, OK, "pimp" I didn't know if that price was official or an abstract from another source. Regardless, I asked because I simply do not believe that $30K is accurate.

Just noticed they have an Asian running SVT...that's mad

 

Agreed. There's no way all those goodies will cost $30k. That's cheaper than the last Cobra. Granted, Ford has lowered their price on the '05 Mustangs, but I would think SVT would be an exception.

Has anyone heard anything about the Lightning? A year or two ago I heard that it was going to pump out 550hp. But I just recently heard they were nixing the project. . .

 

I hope I can get my X-Plan pricing on that bad boy. Gotta have it!

 

I felt like such a car amateur the other day when I was approaching a Mustang and couldn't tell whether it was a '60's or current design!?! It was a current design...

 

I really like it's design Too bad it's build quality looks cheap