Ford's
Special Vehicle Team made it's debut with the 1993 Cobra Mustang. A
total of 4,994 Cobras were produced for street use, while 107 Cobra
"R" models were produced for showroom stock racing.
Ford's 5.0L engine used in the GT Mustang had
many modifications done to it before being fit into the Cobras. Among
these changes were higher-performance GT-40 cylinder heads, larger valves, and
a stouter camshaft. The highly modified 5.0L V-8 was rated at 235
horsepower and 280ft/lbs. torque.
The same Borg-Warner T-5 transmission found
on the GT was used for the Cobras, except it came with phosphate-coated gears
as well as stronger bearings. Goodyear Eagle P245/45ZR17 tires were
mounted on 17x7.5 inch aluminum wheels. Also on the Cobra were rear
vented disc brakes instead of the standard drum brakes.
The Cobra had the same lower grille as the GT,
but minus the side scoops. The front fascia contained a grille opening
which carried a running horse emblem. The one-piece fascia in the rear
had cutouts for the exhaust tips, as well as a rear spoiler. The only
differences on the interior of the Cobra from the GT was a white instrument
panel as well as "Cobra" embroidered floor mats.
The Cobra "R" model did not contain
power windows, door locks, a stereo system, or air conditioning. There
were also no fog lamps and the wheels of the "R" model were painted
black. The suspension was also firmer.
Production Numbers: 3dr Cobra: 4,993 Cobra "R" 3dr: 107 Total:5,100
Available Engines: 5.0L EFI V-8 235 hp
Available Exterior Colors
Color
Code
Prod.
Black
UA
1,854
Vibrant
Red Clearcoat
ES
1,882
Vibrant
Red
EY
9
Teal Metallic
RD
1,355
Retail Prices: Cobra
Hatchback: $18,505
Interior
TrimColors and Production
Interior
Exterior
Production
Black Cloth
Black
448
Black Cloth
Vibrant Red Clear
327
Black Cloth
Vibrant Red
1079
Black Cloth
Teal Metallic
361
Gray Cloth
Black
521
Gray Cloth
Vibrant Red Clear
1000
Gray Cloth
Vibrant Red
1
Gray Cloth
Teal Metallic
1
Gray Leather
Black
7
Gray Leather
Vibrant Red Clear
185
Gray Leather
Vibrant Red
414
Gray Leather
Teal Metallic
802
Vehicle Identification Numbers
1FA - Ford Motor Co.
C - Restraint system (C-air bags & active belts)
P - Passenger car
42 - Body code (42 - 3dr)
D - Engine code
6 - Check digit (varies)
P - Year (R - 1994)
F - Plant (F-Dearborn)
000001 - Consecutive unit number
Example:
1FACP42D6PF000001
Location: Stamped on the plate which is riveted to the driver's side of the
dash, visible through windshield; the certification label is attached to the
rear face of the driver's door.