Ford Racing has officially released details, pricing and specifications for the 2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet. The new 2012 Cobra Jet will receive a revised 5.4L V-8 supercharged engine with its now standard aluminum block pumping out 430 horsepower. The factory built race car will be serialized for collectability and limited to just 50 units for 2012. The 2012 Cobra Jet will also receive a number of new enhancements includingupgraded brakes, revised suspension, new black anodized Cobra Jet wheels and Goodyear tires with a new DR compound. Another change for 2012 includes the addition of two new color choices — Race Red and Grabber Blue will go along with Winner White. Pricing starts at $91,900 and a fully optioned Cobra Jet with the Graphics Package and 4.0L supercharger upgrade will set you back $103,980.
Ford Racing is currently accepting orders for the 2012 Cobra Jet through Ford dealerships nationwide with production happening sometime in the first quarter of 2011. Orders will be processed on a first come first serve basis so get your order in now. The 2012 Cobra Jet is for off-road use only, legal for NHRA Stock Eliminator and classes in IHRA and NMRA.
2012 Mustang Cobra Jet Order Guide – .PDF format
New for 2012 Model Year:
- Revised 5.4L supercharged engine specifications
- Aluminum engine block
- Double keyed crankshaft snout
- Manley H-beam rods
- Improved low-drag racing brakes – Strange Engineering
- Revised and optimized spring rates front and rear
- New design Black anodized Cobra Jet wheels – Weld Racing
- Goodyear Tires with new DR compound – Cobra Jet branding
- Optional colors – Race Red (new), Grabber Blue (new), and Winner White
Drivetrain:
- 430hp 5.4L DOHC supercharged engine (aluminum block)
- 2.3L TVS Supercharger with twin 65mm dual bore throttle body
- 3-Speed C4 Auto Race Transmission – Joel’s on Joy
- 9″ rear axle w/4.29:1 Axle Ratio – Strange Engineering
Chassis:
- NHRA Stock Eliminator legal interior
- 8.50et NHRA certified roll cage
- Estimated weight of 3,200 lbs
- Cobra Jet trim and appearance package
- Drag race wheel/tire combination (Rear Tire 30.0 x 9.0)
- Cobra Jet spring/adjustable damper tuning
- Light-weight, low-drag brakes (manual)
Photo Credit: MustangsDaily.com
only rated at 430 hp ?
That’s the rating for the stock block before the blower…
And what’s it rated after the blower?
The only thing I don’t get, is how is getting 3200lbs 0 to 60mph in 1.52 seconds (info found on: mustangsdaily.com) with only 430Hp. The new Corvette Gran Sport can’t, the Nissan GTR Spec-V can’t. Porche can’t even do that. Heck, not even Bugatti can do that and they have over 1200hp in the newer Veyron SS.
That’s like getting me to run a mile in under 5 minutes. I’m 200 lbs and can’t even run a full mile. I’m sorry, but that just sounds impossible. I mean come in, ive been to the drag races outside of town and I’ve seen guys with over 800hp and 2000lbs not be able to do that- that’s including the 300k they got under the hood.
Whoever can prove how and show me a step-by-step process on how the transmission puts 3200lbs on the 1/4 mile in under 10 seconds with only 430hp is welcome to email me at [email protected]
Its rated at 430 befor the supercharger is put on so that would be like strappin a jet pack to your fat ass and puttin you on the track