1999 Ford Mustang Cobra Cobra (Cobra)

1999–2001
SN-95 2 SVT Mustang Cobra Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Production 1999–2001
15,819 produced
Engine(s) 4.6 L DOHC Modular V8
5.4 L DOHC Modular V8(2000 R Model)
Transmission(s) 5-speed T-45 manual (1999)
5-speed 3650 manual (2001)
6-speed T-56 (2000 R Model) manual
Wheelbase 101.3 in (2573 mm)
Length 1999-2004 Cobra: 183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width 73.1 in (1857 mm)
Height 53.2 in (1351 mm)
Convertible: 53.3 in (1354 mm)

With the introduction of the "new edge" Mustang in 1999, came a new SVT Cobra. All 1999-2001 Cobras featured independent rear suspensions, unique to the Cobras. They also used a newer returnless fuel system which helped Ford meet emerging emission standards. The new Cobra had an upgraded 4.6L DOHC engine with 320 hp (239 kW) and 317 ft·lbf (429 Nm) of torque. The 4.6L Cobra was not produced in 2000. Ford replaced the intake manifold, exhaust and computer components to produce 320 hp (240 kW). The Cobra came back in 2001 with the same power rating.

While the 2001 Cobra shares almost all the same components of the 1999, some changes were made. The changes included:

* The engine block was changed from the Teksid block to the Windsor Aluminum Plant or WAP block. The WAP block is regarded to be weaker than the previous Teksid block. Some 2001s received the Teksid, either from the factory or as a replacement motor
* Newer revision cylinder heads.
* Cobra-specific seats with a combination of leather and alcantara [suede-like microfiber] inserts - 1999 Cobras had normal Mustang seats.
* A rear bumper that reads "COBRA", instead of "MUSTANG", as the 1999 Cobra had.
* A rear badge on the trunklid was changed to say "SVT" instead of "SVT Cobra" as the 1999 Cobra had.
* The wheels for the 1999 and 2001 are 17x8. The '99 & '01 were sold with silver powdercoated aluminum wheels. The 2001 had the option of polished wheels in the same style.
* The T-45 transmission in the 1999 model was replaced by the 3650 in the 2001 model.
* The IRS halfshafts and differential were changed from 28 splines in 1999 to 31 splines in 2001.
* The spoiler was redesigned.
* The CD player was upgraded to a 6 disc unit.
* The center console and trim were redesigned.
* The emergency brake was fitted with a 'boot' of leather to cover the hole in the console where it protrudes.
* The headlights were changed from a chrome background to a black background. The newer headlights are sometimes referred a "smoked" or "tinted" but this only refers to the black background. The actual lenses are clear and identical to that of the 1999.
* The color of the odometer digits was slightly changed, and the color of the instrument cluster lighting was slightly changed as well.

A Teksid block
A Windsor Aluminum Plant block

In the pictures at left showing the two blocks of the SN-95 2 SVT Mustang Cobra, note the extra ribs designed to impart strength to the weaker WAP. Also, note the hatching in valley of the Teksid is square, while the WAP has diagonal hatching.

A similar Cobra model was produced in the US in 2002 for export to the Australian market.*
Year Model Production
1999 Coupe 4,040
Convertible 4,055
Total 8,095
2000 R Coupe 300
Total 300
2001 Coupe 3,867
Convertible 3,384
Total 7,251
2002 Total 100
Total 15,746
(including exports)

The Cobra I used to own had a lot of mods, I cant remember them all.

Intake, Subframe Connectors, 4.10 Rear end, Racing Seats, Bilstein Shocks & Lowering Springs, Chip, Rear Seat Delete Kit, Flowmaster Exhaust w/ high flow cats, ect., Cobra R Hood, '03 Cobra Front & Rear Bumpers