The 2001 Mustang Cobra was ahead of its time, as it came with a suspension system that put this car ahead of others in its class. This car came complete with a high-powered V-8 engine and a top-of-the-line manual transmission that could hold its own on the road or track.
The 2001 Ford Mustang Cobra comes equipped with a 4.6-liter, dual-overhead-cam V-8. The engine is capable of 320 horsepower. The engine is backed by a Tremec five-speed manual transmission. The Cobra also has a traction control system that allows the wheels to maintain traction at any speed. A distributorless, coil-on-plug ignition fires on each cylinder. This enables a precise and simple system for firing precisely on each cylinder. The Cobra has a unique rear suspension that is carried on a tubular steel subframe. This subframe and suspension is bolted to the platform as a single unit.
The wheelbase is 101.3 inches. The overall length of the car is 183.5 inches and the height is 53.2 inches. The width of the Cobra is 73.1 inches. The car has a curb weight of 3,430 lbs. The fuel capacity of the car is 15.7 gallons.
The price of the Cobra Mustang was $29,235 when released. The convertible package was $33,235. There was an additional charge of $195 for the spoiler and $395 for the polished wheels.
The Mustang Cobra is capable of reaching 60 mph in 5.4 seconds. This enables the car to run a quarter mile in 13.8 seconds at a speed of 102 mph. The top speed of the car is 150 mph. The Cobra can stop from 60 mph in 127 feet.
