1994-1995
302 SEFI: 15.1
Cobra 302 SEFI: 15.3
1995 Cobra R 351 SEFI: 13.55 @ 103.7

1996-1998
GT: 14 @ 100
Cobra: 13.95 @ 102

1999-2004
GT: 14 @ 100
Bullitt: 14.07 @ 97.9
2000 Cobra R 5.4L: 12.51 @ 111.94
1999-'01 Cobra: 13.66 @ 104.97
Mach 1: 13.54 @ 103.14
2003 Cobra: 12.74 @ 109

Brad: The 1999-2004 numbers are off. The 1999 GT has 35 more horsepower than the 98, yet the numbers are identical. Then the 2001 Bullitt had more power than the GT, but they list a slower time but a higher trap speed.

 

the 96-98 cobra is about right. The 96-98 GT is WAY LOW for that year.

 

Yup. methinks somebody got mixed up in editing.

 

Stock 96-98 GT"s run in the 15's...Like 15.7 for auto and 15.4 for manual...or at least thats what my auto ran when it was bone stock...we'll see how it fairs this year.

 

Those are Car & Driver's #s.

 

Magazine test #s tend to vary a little bit due to stuff like weather, track condition, different drivers, etc. Also, not all supposedly identical cars are equal. Two identical engines could vary by as much as 20 hp. That's why they downgraded the hp rating on the later Fox 5.0s from 225 to 205.

 

Is this opinion or fact? I always thought it was either because of an modification (more restrictive pollution controls) or for insurance purposes.

 

No they changed the cam and the pistons thats why it went down.

 

What does a stock 2004 GT run in the quarter? Automatic.

 

I've seen them run anywhere from 13.7 to 14.5, depending on driver and weather.

 

cool! That's pretty fast.

 

No they changed the cam and the pistons thats why it went down. [/b][/quote]
Prior to the 1993 model year, the published HP of the 1993 GT was and the Cobra was 245. Ford revised these just before the 93s hit the street. Ford does not re-rate the engines every year; only when major changes are made. Running changes made over the years (mass air, emission changes, etc) since 1987 were the main reasons that the HP went down in 1993. Although Ford did change the way they rated HP in 1993 as well, it only amounted to a 1-2% deviation in the ratings. The same basic engines in 1994 rated at 215 and 245 respectively, so one could say that Ford lowered the ratings to make the all new 1994 Mustang more attractive.

 

The 1999-2004 GT can run anywhere from a low 14 to a 13.6ish with all aspects (weather/hookup etc.) being ideal, and that's the manual. The Bullitt can at best do a tenth faster than that. The autos are a bit slower like a 13.7 to a mid 14. The Mach 1's can run as fast as a low 13 with some freaks running high 12's. The Cobra can run anywhere from a low 13 with crappy driver to a low 12 at best. I think those numbers sound about right, yes?

 

I know this topic is WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! old, but does anyone know the 0-60 time for a 99-04 GT and Mach 1????

 

Um...if memory serves me correctly (yeah right), I think the 2V GT can do anywhere from a 5.3-5.6 and the Mach 1 can do a 5.2. Yeah........something like that............um....yeah.

 

man their drivers stink...how can a 95 cobra be slower than a 95 gt????

 

i thought mustangs were faster, specially the 03 cobras. then again, the times are based on the driver such as their timing off the line, shifting points, and how well they keep it straight. but 15's thats so slow. i thought running a 12.10 @ 120 mph in the 1/4 was slow. i guess not. maybe i should think about keeping my nova heh, but i need something for year round so im going with the 99 GT and tricking out the engine.

Stallion after reading many reviews and things about the mustangs, i would say that your times sound right.

 

Ewww...Novas....LoL (j/k) My g/f had a '69 when I met her...came with a 307 that ran like a 4-banger. I had fun waxing her in my '65. As for the Stangs of today...because of Ford's stingyness, we simply won't have anything bigger than a 5.4, which I think sux. If you want a fast newer Stang without doing some serious work then get a blower, that's the ultimate answer unfortunately. 281 cubes just doesn't cut it by todays standards, not on the motor at least. I'd say keep the Nova and if you want a daily driver Stang then run with the sixer.

 

Someone dropped a decimal place.

 

i got an 02 GT Vert - auto - to go 14.7 in the quarter mile - bone stock - had a good time doing it - it was a rental