Speeding Shootout: 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
| 2003 Mustang SVT Cobra |
| POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS |
| Drivetrain layout | Front engine, rwd |
| Engine type | Supercharged 90* V-8, cast-iron blk/alum hds |
| Valve gear | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl |
| Bore x stroke, in/mm | 3.55x3.54 / 90.2x90.0 |
| Displacement, ci/cc | 280.7 / 4601 |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Max horsepower @ rpm | 390 @ 6000 |
| Max torque @ rpm | 390 @ 3500 |
| Specific output, hp/liter | 84.8 |
| Power to weight, lb/hp | 9.6 |
| Redline, rpm | 6500 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Axle/final-drive ratios | 3.55:1 / 2.24:1 |
| Suspension, f;r | MacPherson struts, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Brakes, f;r | 13.0-in vented disc; 11.7-in vented disc, ABS |
| Wheels, f;r | 17x9.0; 17x9.0, cast alum |
| Tires, f;r | 275/40ZR17; 275/40ZR17, Goodyear Eagle F1 |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wheelbase, in | 101.3 |
| Track, f;r, in | 60.3; 60.3 |
| Length, in | 183.5 |
| Width, in | 73.1 |
| Height, in | 52.3 |
| Curb weight, lb; f/r % | 3665; 57/43 |
| Fuel capacity, gal | 15.7 |
| CONSUMER INFO |
| Base price | $33,125 |
| Price as tested | $34,750 |
| EPA mpg, city/hwy | 16/22 |