# 2007 Ford Mustang Cobra GT500 unveiled

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121>\
**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [March 21, 2005, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121 "2005-03-21T20:41:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Gray05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cc9497/32.png) [@Gray05](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gray05)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2005, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/1 "2005-03-21T20:41:21Z")

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![http://www.ls1camaro.net/freehosting/may_cov.jpg](http://www.ls1camaro.net/freehosting/may_cov.jpg)

sneaky sneaky, stats to come tomorrow

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**Author:** ![rrk5485](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/77aa72/32.png) [@rrk5485](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rrk5485)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2005, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/2 "2005-03-21T21:11:59Z")

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I can already see blue is going to have a wet dream tonight.

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**Author:** ![Slim\_06\_F-150](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d26b3c/32.png) [@Slim\_06\_F-150](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slim_06_F-150)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2005, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/3 "2005-03-21T21:15:28Z")

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your cobra looks way better than like garden snake

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**Author:** ![Turbo\_Silverado](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_silverado/32/5990_2.png) [@Turbo\_Silverado](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Turbo_Silverado)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2005, 4:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/4 "2005-03-22T04:05:37Z")

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> [@rrk5485](#):
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> I can already see blue is going to have a wet dream tonight.

x2

that car looks awsome!!! i like the look of it!!

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**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2005, 4:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/5 "2005-03-22T04:20:50Z")

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is this a better car than urs!!!(waitisthatpossable:confused: )

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**Author:** ![Gray05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cc9497/32.png) [@Gray05](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gray05)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2005, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/6 "2005-03-22T09:59:09Z")

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Well, here they are, the official numbers, that will be released tomorrow at 1:00pm. At the New York auto show. Already leaked out, from the press packets

Engine:5.4L V8 DOHC 4v Eaton M112 Supercharger w/Air-water Intercooler (8psi)  
Block: Iron  
Heads are similar to those found on the Navigator, and 2000 Cobra-R, still aluminum

465hp/465tq (Carrol Shelby, already slipped, and stated, engine production to be underrated, and actually putting down 520hp/520tq)

Transmission: T-56HD 6-spd Manual, or 5-spd Automatic

Rear Suspension: Live Axle, 3-Link Rear with Heavy Duty Torque Arm/Panhard Bar  
Gear Ratio 3.73:1 _still rumored on the gear ratio_

Performance Numbers: 0-60 in high 3 seconds  
Standing Quarter Mile: 11.8 @ 121 mph  
Skidpad 200ft: .96g  
Slalom: 71.8mph

Base MSRP: $37,895

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**Author:** ![BlkP42E](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blkp42e/32/5938_2.png) [@BlkP42E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkP42E)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2005, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/7 "2005-03-22T10:02:35Z")

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nice!

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**Author:** ![SonofaBish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ad7895/32.png) [@SonofaBish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SonofaBish)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2005, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/8 "2005-03-22T10:05:37Z")

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😋 looks right up my alley 😋

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**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2005, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/9 "2005-03-22T10:28:12Z")

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its official.Blue posted it!

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**Author:** ![Gray05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cc9497/32.png) [@Gray05](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gray05)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2005, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/10 "2005-03-22T17:17:10Z")

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![http://media.ford.com/products/shelbycobra/exterior5_31_250.jpg](http://media.ford.com/products/shelbycobra/exterior5_31_250.jpg)  
 ![http://media.ford.com/products/shelbycobra/exterior_callout1_510.jpg](http://media.ford.com/products/shelbycobra/exterior_callout1_510.jpg)  
 ![http://media.ford.com/products/shelbycobra/exterior_callout2_510.jpg](http://media.ford.com/products/shelbycobra/exterior_callout2_510.jpg)  
 ![http://media.ford.com/products/shelbycobra/environment2_14_250.jpg](http://media.ford.com/products/shelbycobra/environment2_14_250.jpg)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

BODY  
Construction Unitized welded steel body, aluminum hood  
ENGINE  
Type V-8

Manufacturing location Romeo, Michigan

Configuration Iron Block and Aluminum Heads

Intake manifold Cast-aluminum with screw-type supercharger and air-to-water intercooler

Exhaust manifold Cast iron

Crankshaft Forged steel

Throttle body Dual 55 mm, electronic

Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Valve diameter Intake: 37.0 mm  
Exhaust: 32.0 mm

Pistons Forged aluminum

Connecting rods Cracked forged steel I-beams

Ignition Coil-on-plug

Bore x stroke 3.552 x 4.165 in. / 90.22 x 105.8 mm

Displacement 330 cu. in. / 5,409 cc

Horsepower More than 450

Torque 450 lb.-ft

DRIVETRAIN

Layout Rear-wheel drive

TRANSMISSION

Standard (Type) T-56 6-speed manual

Gear ratios

1st 2.97

2nd 1.78

3rd 1.3

4th 1.0

5th .80

6th .63

Final drive 3.31  
SUSPENSION

Front Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 34-mm tubular stabilizer bar

Rear Three-link solid axle with coil springs, Panhard rod, 24-mm solid stabilizer bar

BRAKES

Type Four wheel power disc

Front Brembo 14-inch vented and cross-drilled disc, four-piston aluminum calipers

Rear Brembo 13-inch vented and cross-drilled disc, two-piston calipers

TIRES AND WHEELS

P255/45R19 tires and 19 x 9.5-in machined aluminum wheels

EXTERIOR

Wheelbase 107.1 in.

Overall length 188 in.

Overall width 73.9 in.

Overall height 55.7 in.

Track width, front/rear 61.9 in. / 62.5 in.

Ground clearance 5.71 in.  
INTERIOR

Seating capacity 4 passenger

Headroom

Front row 38.8 in.

Second Row 36.3 in.

Legroom

Front row 42.7 in.

Second row 30.3 in.

Shoulder room

Front row 55.4 in.

Second Row 45.0 in.

Hip room

Front row 53.6 in.

Second row 45.2 in.

Cargo Volume 9.7 cu. ft.

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**Author:** ![Gray05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cc9497/32.png) [@Gray05](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gray05)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2005, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/11 "2005-03-22T17:25:11Z")

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![http://www.mustangmods.com/data/12212/07_shelby_gt500_front_1_small.jpg](http://www.mustangmods.com/data/12212/07_shelby_gt500_front_1_small.jpg)  
 ![http://www.mustangmods.com/data/12212/07_shelby_gt500_front_quarter_small.jpg](http://www.mustangmods.com/data/12212/07_shelby_gt500_front_quarter_small.jpg)  
 ![http://www.mustangmods.com/data/12212/07_shelby_gt500_rear_small.jpg](http://www.mustangmods.com/data/12212/07_shelby_gt500_rear_small.jpg)  
 ![http://www.mustangmods.com/data/12212/07_shelby_gt500_rt_rear_small.jpg](http://www.mustangmods.com/data/12212/07_shelby_gt500_rt_rear_small.jpg)

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**Author:** ![Stroker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stroker/32/5948_2.png) [@Stroker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Stroker)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2005, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/12 "2005-03-22T18:40:28Z")

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not a bad price

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**Author:** ![imported\_weaves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/bc8723/32.png) [@imported\_weaves](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_weaves)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2005, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/13 "2005-03-22T18:46:53Z")

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Looks good, I could do without the big “SHELBY” across the back and the stripes, but that’s me, and I understand why they’re there.

The tires don’t seem wide enough.

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**Author:** ![Talonchick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@Talonchick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Talonchick)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2005, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/14 "2005-03-22T20:49:23Z")

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> [@rrk5485](#):
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> I can already see blue is going to have a wet dream tonight.

I think i’m gonna have one too lol :hitit:

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**Author:** ![BlkP42E](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blkp42e/32/5938_2.png) [@BlkP42E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkP42E)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2005, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/15 "2005-03-22T21:00:25Z")

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pics of you having wet dream?

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**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2005, 4:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/16 "2005-03-23T04:05:33Z")

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> [@Talonchick](#):
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> I think i’m gonna have one too lol :hitit:

i got scoba gear!😃

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**Author:** ![Turbo\_Silverado](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_silverado/32/5990_2.png) [@Turbo\_Silverado](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Turbo_Silverado)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2005, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/17 "2005-03-23T04:24:48Z")

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wow that car looks awsome!!!

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**Author:** ![BlkP42E](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blkp42e/32/5938_2.png) [@BlkP42E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkP42E)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2005, 5:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/18 "2005-03-23T05:09:08Z")

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> [@PewterSS](#):
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> i got scoba gear!😃

🤣🤣🤣

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**Author:** ![Darkstar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@Darkstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darkstar)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2005, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/19 "2005-03-23T08:30:42Z")

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thats a lot of car for $37,000. 🆒

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**Author:** ![Talonchick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@Talonchick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Talonchick)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2005, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2007-ford-mustang-cobra-gt500-unveiled/173121/20 "2005-03-23T10:53:29Z")

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> [@PewterSS](#):
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> i got scoba gear!😃

HAHAHAHA

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