2007 Cobra to be unveiled at New York Auto Show
1/6/05, 06:40 AM
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We will see the new Cobra at the New York Auto Show this year according to Thai-Tang! This info is from thecarconnection.com:
SVT Still Kicking, Ford Says
With no cars currently on the market, there’ve been plenty of rumors working their way through the industry grapevine about the future of Ford Motor Co.’s high-performance SVT unit. But “reports of its demise have been greatly exaggerated,” the head of the brand-within-a-brand told TheCarConnection.com, lifting a turn-of-phrase from Mark Twain. “We’d hate to give up on the brand equity we’ve established over the last 10 years,” insisted Hau Thai-Tang, the new boss of SVT, who until recently led the development of the new, retro-styled Mustang. An SVT version of the Mustang will be unveiled at the upcoming New York Auto Show, said Thai-Tang, and though he wouldn’t confirm production plans, sources told TCC it’s a bit more than a year away. Several other possible SVT models are under consideration, with an emphasis on adding a more mainstream product, such as a high-performance Fusion sedan.
SVT Still Kicking, Ford Says
With no cars currently on the market, there’ve been plenty of rumors working their way through the industry grapevine about the future of Ford Motor Co.’s high-performance SVT unit. But “reports of its demise have been greatly exaggerated,” the head of the brand-within-a-brand told TheCarConnection.com, lifting a turn-of-phrase from Mark Twain. “We’d hate to give up on the brand equity we’ve established over the last 10 years,” insisted Hau Thai-Tang, the new boss of SVT, who until recently led the development of the new, retro-styled Mustang. An SVT version of the Mustang will be unveiled at the upcoming New York Auto Show, said Thai-Tang, and though he wouldn’t confirm production plans, sources told TCC it’s a bit more than a year away. Several other possible SVT models are under consideration, with an emphasis on adding a more mainstream product, such as a high-performance Fusion sedan.
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1/6/05, 07:19 AM
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It looks like after the big L was shelved the Cobra did get moved up! This looks like a safe bet to come out sometime in late 05/early 06 if they are showing in in NY. Can't wait to see it.
1/6/05, 10:20 AM
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The article says production of the SVT is more than a year away, so that would be mid-'06, so looks like it's still on schedule to be an 07 model.
Brad - I'm excited to know there could be a ragtop Cobra introduced! I thought a coupe was all we could hope for.
As Blake said - this IS the golden age!!!!
Oh, and if you scan down from the posted article, it also says convertible orders are already backlogged.
Brad - I'm excited to know there could be a ragtop Cobra introduced! I thought a coupe was all we could hope for.
As Blake said - this IS the golden age!!!!
Oh, and if you scan down from the posted article, it also says convertible orders are already backlogged.
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Originally posted by BlackRiderX@January 6, 2005, 10:16 AM
It looks like after the big L was shelved the Cobra did get moved up! This looks like a safe bet to come out sometime in late 05/early 06 if they are showing in in NY. Can't wait to see it.
It looks like after the big L was shelved the Cobra did get moved up! This looks like a safe bet to come out sometime in late 05/early 06 if they are showing in in NY. Can't wait to see it.
"An SVT version of the Mustang will be unveiled at the upcoming New York Auto Show, said Thai-Tang, and though he wouldn’t confirm production plans, sources told TCC it’s a bit more than a year away."
1/6/05, 10:29 AM
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The last paragraph has some interesting cues as well.
Meanwhile, Ford is likely to develop other high-performance options. It is expected to expand its ties to Shelby Motors, the tuner firm run by racing legend and longtime Ford consultant Carroll Shelby, as well as Saleen Motors, the California firm best known for its customized Mustang models.
Meanwhile, Ford is likely to develop other high-performance options. It is expected to expand its ties to Shelby Motors, the tuner firm run by racing legend and longtime Ford consultant Carroll Shelby, as well as Saleen Motors, the California firm best known for its customized Mustang models.