1996 SVT MUSTANG COBRA
The major change for the 1996 SVT Mustang Cobra was the move to a brand-new, unique powertrain a hand-assembled, all-aluminum dual overhead cam (DOHC) 4.6-liter V8 rated at 305 horsepower. With its high-revving characteristics, the Modular engine was worlds apart from the venerable 5.0 small-block and ushered the SVT Cobra into a new era of modern performance. The engine change brought about a 65-hp increase over the previous year, good for a 0-60 mph time in 5.9 seconds, the quarter-mile in 13.9 and a top speed of 152 mph. To enhance the exclusivity of the Cobra Coupe, a unique high-tech, color-shifting paint dubbed "Mystic" was offered, with a one-time run of just 2,000 "Mystic" Coupes produced.
Engine
| Type | 90-degree, DOHC 32-Valve V-8 |
| Displacement | 4.6L / 281 CID |
| Horsepower | 305 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| Torque | 300 lbs.-ft. @ 4800 rpm |
| Bore x Stroke | 90.2mm x 90mm |
| Compression | 9.85:1 |
Suspension
| Front | Modified MacPherson strut, with separate spring on lower arm, 400/505 lbs./in. variable-rate coil springs, 29mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Rigid axle, upper and lower trailing arms, two leading hydraulic links, 165-265 lbs./in. variable-rate coil springs, shock absorbers, 27mm stabilizer bar |
Brakes
| Front | 13 in. vented disc PBR twin-piston caliper |
| Rear | 11.65 in. vented disc, single-piston caliper |
| ABS | Bosch, three channel, four-sensor system |
Wheels
| Wheels | 17 x 8 in. 5-spoke cast aluminum |
| Tires | BFGoodrich Comp T/A 245/45ZR-17 |
Performance
| 0 to 60 mph | 5.9 seconds |
| 60 to 0 mph | 127 feet |
| Quarter-Mile/ET | 13.99 seconds @ 101.6 MPH |
Production
| Model Year |
Total Produced: 10,003
Total Coupe Produced: 7,493
- Black - 2,124
- Mystic - 2,000
- Laser Red - 1,940
- White - 1,429
Total Convertible Produced: 2,510 - Black - 1,054 - Laser Red - 962
- White - 494
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