Vehicle Description
2001 Ford Mustang Cobra
Instead of mixing the thoroughbred Cobra V8 among lesser engines at
the Romeo, Michigan, manufacturing plant, Ford has chosen to
assemble the DOHC power plant off-line using a dozen two-member
teams. Each team will build one engine start to finish and sign off
their creation before sending it on its way. This personalized
touch also happens to be a longstanding tradition at Aston Martin,
the most exotic nameplate owned by the Ford Motor Company. Now,
with true craftsmanship and 320 horsepower snorting under the
muscle-Mustang's hood, America's original pony car enjoys
world-class bragging rights.
For consignment, a 2001 Mustang Cobra who's firepower comes from a
4.6 liter, 32-valve DOHC V8. While based on Ford's family of
modular V8s, the Cobra's engine is considerably more advanced. The
engine produces 320 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 317 ft-lbs. of
torque at 4,750 rpm. A one owner coupe with all its original
documentation, (window sticker and SVT certificate), 28,789
original verified miles, and some very minor performance bolt-ons
help this pony turned snake churn out an impressive 284.42hp at the
tires on the JDM chassis dyno!
Exterior
Starting out life from the factory in Laser Red Metallic and still
wearing that application today with only a few very minor stone
chips this snake is still looking near showroom new today. It's
aplenty on this car and save for the badging, there is not one lick
of chrome anywhere. A big front splitter goes mean and low to the
ground and frames the otherwise Mustang front grille with galloping
horse in its center. Rocker flared fairings hover below the
throwback hockey stick cover above in the doors and rear quarter,
and on back a high spoiler keeps things grounded. Window trimmings
are all in black and the trio of tail lighting is still being used
harkening back to the days of yore in the mid 1960's. Just below is
now a nice aero designed body matching neoprene crash bumper with a
requisite COBRA embossment. Large polished stainless exhaust tips
peek out from either side under the bumper and polished 17-inch SVT
wheels are on all 4 corners.
Interior
Sweet high back bucket seats in Medium Parment with plenty of body
hugging side panels keep you snugly in the seats when you are doing
doughnuts in the parking lot. Suede inserts with a stitched
snarling cobra present in light parchment and look nearly new. The
iconic Mustang twin eyebrow dash, in Medium Parchment show a
peppering of white-faced gauges inserted within creates a stealthy
look for the interior. There is a band of light tan vinyl hugging
the bottom of the dash, and the other side for the glovebox is also
light tan. A rear 2 plus 2 bench is in and can be folded down for
extra access to trunk storage. In the console we see the factory
leather wrapped knob shifter and as the center console rises to the
dash, we see the heater knobs and the factory AM/FM/CD changer
double-din stereo. Carpeted tan floor mats cover nicely preserved
tan carpet. All forms like the door panels and center console all
make heavy use of the french curve.
Drivetrain
A 4.6 Liter DOHC 32 valve V8 which produces a whopping 320 flywheel
horsepower is in and is fed by EFI. A Tremec 3650 5-speed manual
transmission is on back, and Ford provides the 8.8-inch 3.27
limited slip rear axle. A K&N open element air filter is the
only performance upgrade added to this potent handbuilt mill.
Undercarriage
Some surface rust is noted in the exhaust piping and driveshaft but
otherwise very little additional surface rust. Nice clean straight
floor pans, independent coil spring suspension for the front, and a
4 link with coil spring independent rear suspension for the back.
Power disc brakes are on all 4 corners with Brembo slotted rotors,
and the OEM mufflers give this car its growl. We note the addition
of subframe connectors for extra chassis strength.
Drive-Ability
A quick startup, windows down and off to the test track I went like
a red flash. Here it handled very nicely, you can feel the 320
horses pushing you along, and braking brings all this fun to halt.
All functions were working just swimmingly.
For its day it was a definite powerhouse. Today it's a mere classic
with 320hp, 1 of 226 built in this color combination, a hand-built
drivetrain and that deep Laser Red Metallic paint is all excellent.
All you have to do now is "pony" up the dough!
VIN DECODE
1FAFP47V21F243540
1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
F-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
P47-Cobra Coupe
V-4.6 Liter DOHC V8 320hp
2-Check Digit
1-2001
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
243540-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
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