Shelby Cobra GT500 Photos
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Originally posted by snkbtn99@March 22, 2005, 8:36 PM
6K redline is NOT a 4V ..... Sorry, but my money is on 3V .... If it were 4V, it would redline at or above 7K
I'm liking the splitter .... I'm liking the SC ...... uhhhhhh, honestly, it looks wayyyyy to close to the GT ....
It's missing something ... can't quite put my finger on it though ...
6K redline is NOT a 4V ..... Sorry, but my money is on 3V .... If it were 4V, it would redline at or above 7K
I'm liking the splitter .... I'm liking the SC ...... uhhhhhh, honestly, it looks wayyyyy to close to the GT ....
It's missing something ... can't quite put my finger on it though ...
The 3V cam covers/valve covers look nothing like these.
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Originally posted by ValveTubeHead+March 22, 2005, 10:46 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ValveTubeHead @ March 22, 2005, 10:46 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-SVTJayC@March 22, 2005, 6:40 PM
"I just don't get the "remove the goofy SHELBY lettering on back" Would you prefer a huge cutout in the bumper that says COBRA like the 03's. Now that's ugly."
Actually i'd rather neither. I think the subtle shelby cobra logos do the job. I would definitely remove the "SHELBY" It looks tacky.
"I just don't get the "remove the goofy SHELBY lettering on back" Would you prefer a huge cutout in the bumper that says COBRA like the 03's. Now that's ugly."
Actually i'd rather neither. I think the subtle shelby cobra logos do the job. I would definitely remove the "SHELBY" It looks tacky.
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Nice pic. That's one bad *NO GOIN AROUND LANGUAGE FILTER*!
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Originally posted by ValveTubeHead+March 22, 2005, 9:46 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ValveTubeHead @ March 22, 2005, 9:46 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-SVTJayC@March 22, 2005, 6:40 PM
"I just don't get the "remove the goofy SHELBY lettering on back" Would you prefer a huge cutout in the bumper that says COBRA like the 03's. Now that's ugly."
Actually i'd rather neither. I think the subtle shelby cobra logos do the job. I would definitely remove the "SHELBY" It looks tacky.
"I just don't get the "remove the goofy SHELBY lettering on back" Would you prefer a huge cutout in the bumper that says COBRA like the 03's. Now that's ugly."
Actually i'd rather neither. I think the subtle shelby cobra logos do the job. I would definitely remove the "SHELBY" It looks tacky.
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You've got a nice rear end.
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Originally posted by Mystic_Cobra+March 23, 2005, 4:24 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Mystic_Cobra @ March 23, 2005, 4:24 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-snkbtn99@March 22, 2005, 8:36 PM
6K redline is NOT a 4V ..... Sorry, but my money is on 3V .... If it were 4V, it would redline at or above 7K
I'm liking the splitter .... I'm liking the SC ...... uhhhhhh, honestly, it looks wayyyyy to close to the GT ....
It's missing something ... can't quite put my finger on it though ...
6K redline is NOT a 4V ..... Sorry, but my money is on 3V .... If it were 4V, it would redline at or above 7K
I'm liking the splitter .... I'm liking the SC ...... uhhhhhh, honestly, it looks wayyyyy to close to the GT ....
It's missing something ... can't quite put my finger on it though ...
The 3V cam covers/valve covers look nothing like these.
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He is correct. They are 4v GT heads. The GT heads were 2mm larger than standard 4v heads. The specs on this motor are 2mm larger, just like the GT heads.
Also, the lower redline is probably Ford's way of detuning the engine for the Cobra, insurance reasons, and lower warranty claims
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Originally posted by tangs3@March 23, 2005, 8:31 AM
This car looks way better than any of the tuner cars I have seen. If economics allows this might replace the 05 Gt I have now in 07.
This car looks way better than any of the tuner cars I have seen. If economics allows this might replace the 05 Gt I have now in 07.
I don't even have my GT yet (being built today) and I'm already thinking of trading it for this........ :worship:
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What I like about this new Cobra is that its not "Too over the top". The tuner cars are a little overkill - IMO.
This is the car I want. I don't know if I'll get it, but its top on my list!
I am still interested in the car that is going to be between the Mustang GT and the Shelby Cobra - Mach1, Boss, GT350.
This is the car I want. I don't know if I'll get it, but its top on my list!
I am still interested in the car that is going to be between the Mustang GT and the Shelby Cobra - Mach1, Boss, GT350.
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Good gried about the IUP. Take a look, that ain't "cheap black plastic", that's carbon fiber with leather on top of the dash.
I'm digging the Shelby, both inside and out. That's sharp!
And what awesome first post pictures!!!! Got any of that SVT Sport Trac??!?!
I'm digging the Shelby, both inside and out. That's sharp!
And what awesome first post pictures!!!! Got any of that SVT Sport Trac??!?!
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It needs side scoops and the sequential tail light panel to complete the look.
This car is definitely going to be a fun car to drive around town, but don't expect to impress anyone at an autocross or a road course. This thing is a porker... I'd guess 3800-4000 lbs.
This car is definitely going to be a fun car to drive around town, but don't expect to impress anyone at an autocross or a road course. This thing is a porker... I'd guess 3800-4000 lbs.
Question, seats, are they ANY different, aside from the coloring, from the stock Mustang GT seats? They look absolutely the same in terms of contouring and padding.
The GT seats are pretty good...for the $25K GT. But on the "M3 Beater" GT500? I don't think so!
Yet another cost-cutting disappointment?
The GT seats are pretty good...for the $25K GT. But on the "M3 Beater" GT500? I don't think so!
Yet another cost-cutting disappointment?
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The Cobra looks awesome. Great pics. Exactly what I would have hoped for. Not over the top at all. SVT and Shelby made it meaner and nastier than a GT, which is exactly what a Cobra should be.
I just have a bad feeling that when the finally do come out, they'll be so in demand that the markup is going to be ridiculous and only the uber-rich will be able to have them so they can add them to their collection. You hear my Jay Leno ... you don't really need this car so go buy another Dussenberg instead.
I just have a bad feeling that when the finally do come out, they'll be so in demand that the markup is going to be ridiculous and only the uber-rich will be able to have them so they can add them to their collection. You hear my Jay Leno ... you don't really need this car so go buy another Dussenberg instead.