1995 Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible �€" Black over Saddle Tan, 5.0L
V8, 5-Speed Manual Why This Car Is Special The 1995 Ford Mustang
Cobra Convertible sits at an interesting crossroads in Mustang
history. It was the final year of the 5.0-liter pushrod V8 in the
Cobra, a engine that had been at the heart of the Mustang's
performance identity since the early 1980s. Starting with the 1996
model year, Ford replaced it with the 4.6-liter modular V8 �€" a
more modern engine, but one that took years to earn the same
enthusiast following that the 5.0 had built. That makes the 1995
Cobra Convertible a legitimate endpoint of a significant chapter in
Mustang history. Ford's Special Vehicle Team, known as SVT, had
taken over Cobra development starting with the 1993 model year. By
1995, SVT had refined the package considerably. The 5.0-liter Cobra
V8 was not the same engine found in the GT. SVT fitted it with
revised cylinder heads, a specific intake manifold, and individual
throttle body configuration that raised output to a factory-rated
240 horsepower and 285 lb-ft of torque. That rating was widely
considered conservative at the time, and the engine has a
well-documented history of outperforming its published numbers on a
dyno. SVT built just 4,005 Cobra Convertibles for the 1995 model
year across all colors and configurations. That number covers the
entire convertible run �€" not a specific color combination �€"
which means this black-over-saddle-tan example represents a small
slice of a limited production run. The VIN on this car confirms it
was assembled at Ford's Dearborn, Michigan plant, the home of
Mustang production during this era. Features List - 5.0L Cobra V8
(SVT-tuned, 240 hp factory rating) - 5-Speed Manual Transmission -
Cobra-Badged Engine Cover - Convertible Soft Top - Saddle Tan
Leather Interior - Cobra Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel - Power
Windows and Power Locks - Dual Exhaust with Rear-Exit Tips - Cobra
17-Inch Alloy Wheels - Tachometer - Driver and Passenger Air Bags -
Center Console - Fog Lights Mechanical The 5.0-liter Cobra V8 under
the hood carries its SVT-spec Cobra badging on the intake cover,
which is visible the moment you open the hood. This engine received
GT40 iron cylinder heads from the factory, along with a revised
upper and lower intake manifold setup designed to improve airflow
compared to the GT's 5.0. The result was a noticeable step up in
power delivery, particularly in the mid-range where street driving
happens most. The 5-speed manual transmission is the correct
pairing for this car. SVT intended the Cobra to be a driver's car,
not a cruiser, and the manual gearbox reflects that. The dual
exhaust exits cleanly at the rear, and the photos confirm both tips
are in good visual condition with no signs of rust or damage to the
underbody �€" the lift shot shows a solid, clean undercarriage that
is worth noting on a 30-year-old convertible, since these cars were
often driven hard and not always maintained to the same standard as
this one appears to have been. Interior The saddle tan leather
interior is a combination that works particularly well on a black
convertible. The two-tone door panels �€" tan on the lower section,
dark on the upper �€" were specific to the SN95 interior design
language introduced with the 1994 redesign, and they hold up well
in this car. The leather seating surfaces show the texture and
color consistent with a well-cared-for example. The Cobra
leather-wrapped steering wheel is the correct unit for this model
and shows no unusual wear. The center console, power window
switches, and door-mounted controls are all present and accounted
for. The tachometer sits prominently in the instrument cluster, as
it should in any car wearing SVT's Cobra badge. Both driver and
passenger air bags were standard equipment on the 1995 Cobra �€" an
important detail for buyers who plan to drive this car regularly
rather than show it. Exterior Black over saddle tan is one of the
cleaner
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