Vehicle Description
Debuting in the spring of 2002, the 2003 Cobra came with a
supercharged, 32-valve DOHC, 4.6-liter V8 engine rated at 390 hp
(291 kW) and 390 lb�ft (530 N�m) of torque.22 #fn22 Code-named
"Terminator" by the SVT development crew led by John Coletti,18
#fn18:22 numerous improvements were made to the powertrain and
driveline to handle the power increase from the previous model's
set-up. A cast-iron block was used, instead of the previous Teksid
aluminum unit, with stronger internals including Zollner pistons
and forged Manley H-beam connecting rods that were modified with a
wrist pin oiling hole by the SVT engineers.22 #fn22 These upgrades
were critical in order to support the 8 psi (0.55 bar) of boost
delivered from the stock Eaton M-112 roots-type supercharger.22
#fn22 Other improvements included the use of a lightweight aluminum
flywheel connected to a Tremec T-56 six-speed transmission, 3.55:1
rear axle ratio, and stronger 31-spline halfshafts with revised
upper and lower control arms.22 #fn22 These modifications enabled
the Cobra to go 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds and do the quarter mile in
12.67 seconds at 110.11 mph.1 #fn1:152 Although
electronically-governed to a top speed of 153 mph, a factory-stock
Terminator Cobra can reach a top speed of just under 180 mph if the
governor is removed.
The 2003 Cobra boasted visual and functional improvements designed
by Camilo Pardo, the chief designer of the 2005-2006 Ford GT
supercar.18 #fn18:24-5 These exterior differences included a new
front fascia with an integrated spoiler and front brake air ducts,
a new rear fascia with a black insert which visually integrated the
exhaust pipes, a composite hood with dual functional heat
extractors, newly designed side scoops, and foldable side-view
mirrors painted in the matching body color.18 #fn18:26-30 The side
skirts were designed specifically for the Terminator Cobra body
kit, featuring a smooth body line from the door to the bottom of
the car. As a visual departure from the 1999, 2000, and 2001 Cobras
(there was no 2002 Cobra model), which featured the Canadian
Mustang taillights with separate amber turn signals, the 2003-2004
Cobras used standard red Mustang taillights with integrated turn
signals. SVT also introduced new five-spoke 17x9-inch wheels,
available in standard machined-faced aluminum with metallic
argent-painted pockets or optional chrome. Finally, the Terminator
Cobra sported a new decklid spoiler with an integrated LED brake
light, as opposed to the wing-type spoiler seen on previous Cobras
and the standard Mustang V6 and GT models. It was optional to
delete the spoiler, and the brake light was then integrated into
the decklid using conventional bulbs.22 #fn22
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