Vehicle Description
The 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra is the car for those who like to
drive. This was the first year for the hand-built performance
4.6-liter V8. Combine this numbers-matching DOHC motor with the
five-speed manual and the luxury interior, and it's an irresistible
package that you'd expect to pay much more for in this
exceptionally affordable coupe.
What you're going to notice about this Mustang Cobra is how all the
important original components are in place, but then there are also
plenty of upgrades. The paint is a good example. This is the
factory-correct Crystal White, but it has been given a recent
respray to make sure you've got plenty of great gloss when the
sunshine hits it. This one still carries all the great Cobra
touches up front, like the unique fascia, hood scoops, and coiled
snake badges. But as you move down the car, you start to notice the
more aggressive body kit running down the side. It ends with
crystal clear taillights and a wide spoiler that aggressively hugs
the trunk. One piece that definitely did not need an upgrade is the
set of shiny 17-inch Cobra factory wheels it still rides on.
There's a premium feeling on the inside, too. The SN-95 redesign
finally gave the Mustang a world-class cockpit, and the Cobra got
every comfort and convenience option in the Mustang catalog as
standard equipment from the factory. For you it starts with those
supremely comfortable tan leather power front seats. The
performance buckets are deeply bolstered, which is a good idea
considering this car's performance. White-faced analog gauges, a
leather-wrapped wheel, cruise control, and a five-speed stick were
also all part of the performance package for the driver. Plus,
power windows, power locks, keyless entry, an upgraded AM/FM/CD
stereo, and ice-cold air conditioning will keep everyone happy.
Since this is a modern future classic, you also get to take
advantage of features like dual airbags and anti-lock brakes.
All-new for 1996, the DOHC 4.6-liter V8 rips through the gears with
a zeal that the old 5.0 could only dream of. Smooth and willing to
rev, it was highly developed by Ford to represent the very best
powerplant they could muster. The 32-valve setup gives this a
terrific bottom-end, and the V8 grunt makes it feel like it could
pull forever. There's a huge aftermarket supply, and you'll spot a
few subtle upgrades like the cold air intake, performance spark
plug wires, headers, and a ferocious Flowmaster dual exhaust. This
is a numbers-matching block, but the total package should give you
a nice boost over the factory's 305 HP rating. The five-speed
manual transmission snaps through the gears easily, and the factory
upgraded the chassis to make it one the best handling American cars
of its era. Helping corral all this performance is the power
steering, massive four-wheel disc brakes, and grippy Falken
tires.
Complete with a Marti Report, you know this SVT Cobra is pure
desire on wheels. And that was before you saw the value price. The
only problem is you're not the only one who knows about this deal,
so hurry up and call today!
