Mustang GTs » SVT Cobra R http://www.mustanggt.info Information on the Ford Mustang Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:30:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 The Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R for 1995 http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/03/the-ford-mustang-svt-cobra-r-for-1995/ http://www.mustanggt.info/2009/03/the-ford-mustang-svt-cobra-r-for-1995/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:18:26 +0000 mustangman http://www.ponycars.org/the-ford-mustang-svt-cobra-r-for-1995 Standard equipment in the Mustang for 1994 and 1995 includes the 5.8 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 5-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the Windsor engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang SVT Cobra R are 71.80 inches wide by 182.20 inches long. It sits 53.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 1995 (MSRP) was $21,300, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1995 Mustang is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 15.40 gallons.

The Mustang SVT Cobra R received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty five when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 1994 model began the promise of the Ford Mustang. The 1995 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the Mustang SVT Cobra R will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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A lot has been said about the Ford Mustang for 2000. As Ford's entry in the coupe market the Mustang (and in this case specically the SVT Cobra R version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door Mustang is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Ford as a brand in general.

Performance

The Mustang SVT Cobra R is equipped with a Ford 5.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Tremec 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2000 Mustang is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 15.70 gallons.

Mustang SVT Cobra R Statistics

The dimensions of the Mustang SVT Cobra R are 73.10 inches wide by 183.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.30 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $16,710, with an invoice cost of $15,292. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The Mustang SVT Cobra R received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and 27 - 29 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In 1999 and 2000 the Mustang SVT Cobra R was availble in the exterior colors of Amazon Green Clearcoat Metallic, Atlantic Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Black Clearcoat, Bright Atlantic Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Crystal White Clearcoat, Electric Green Clearcoat Metallic, Laser Red Tinted Clearcoat, Performance Red Solid Clearcoat, Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Sunburst Gold Clearcoat Metallic, and Tropic Green Clearcoat Metallic.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R sold well in 2000. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Mustang.

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Performance

The Mustang SVT Cobra R is equipped with a Ford 5.8 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Windsor engine is mated to a Tremec 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Mustang has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1995 Mustang is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 15.40 gallons.

Mustang SVT Cobra R Statistics

The Mustang is 182.20 inches long, 71.80 inches wide, and 53.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.30 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 1995 (MSRP) was $21,300, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1995 Mustang gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.

In 1994 and 1995 the Mustang SVT Cobra R was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R sold well in 1995. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Mustang.

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Performance

The Mustang SVT Cobra R is equipped with a Ford 5.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The HO engine is mated to a Borg Warner 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The Mustang uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 1993 Mustang is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 15.40 gallons.

Mustang SVT Cobra R Statistics

The Mustang is 179.60 inches long, 68.30 inches wide, and 52.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 100.50 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Mustang is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the hatchback market.

The listed retail price in 1993 (MSRP) was $11,370, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1993 Mustang gets 29 - 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 22 in the city. This is exceptional for a hatchback car.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

Conclusion

The 1993 model year was unsuccessful for the Ford Mustang. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the SVT Cobra R version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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