The team at Planet Ford in Spring (serving Houston) is excited about the new 2018 50th anniversary Mustang Cobra Jet from Ford Performance. It is going to be the most powerful and quickest version from the factory ever, powered by a supercharged 5.2-liter Coyote V8, with performance tuned by Ford Performance to give racers a proven, durable powertrain. It is capable of running the quarter-mile in the mid-8-second range while topping 150 mph and will feature a limited production run of 68 cars, which will be available in Race Red or Oxford White.
According to Ford Motor Company, 50 years ago, the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet took to the staging lanes at drag strips everywhere – and along with the resulting wins, a legend was born. Now, Mustang Cobra Jet drag strip race car by Ford Performance is making it’s return – targeted to be the most powerful and quickest version from the factory yet. It is capable of running the quarter-mile in the mid-8-second range all while topping out around 150 mph.
“From the very first Mustang Cobra Jets dominating the 1968 NHRA Winternationals to our modern-day Cobra Jet racers, the Ford Performance Parts team continues to build the Cobra Jet brand based on its success at the track over five decades,” said Eric Cin, global director, Ford Performance Parts. “That, in turn, has inspired generations of Mustang fans to create their own performance machines for the street.”
The purpose-built drag racer developed on the 2018 Ford Mustang platform is limited to 68 non-VIN production cars. It includes a supercharged 5.2-liter Coyote V8 and unique four-link rear suspension, along with a Ford 9-inch solid rear axle from Strange Engineering. Race add-ons include NHRA-certified roll cage, Racetech FIA seats, and a drag race-specific coil-over suspension with specially designed Weld Racing wheels with 50th anniversary badging.
The result is a turnkey racer that showcases many performance add-ons available from the Ford Performance Parts catalog for Mustang dating back to the original 1968 Cobra Jet. Offered in either Race Red or Oxford White, the 2018 Mustang Cobra Jet features an available commemorative 50th anniversary graphics package and anniversary badging.
This summer, the final 2018 Mustang Cobra Jet ordering and product specifications will be released. The car is designed to be legal for National Hot Rod Association drag racing, along with several National Mustang Racers Association and National Muscle Car Association classes.
Ready for your own dream ride? No need to wait. Take the the short drive on I-45 to the Loetta exit, and ask a Planet Ford team member (serving greater Houston, The Woodlands, Adline, Cypress, Conroe) about how to pre-order yours or about other great Ford Mustangs available. Shop online anytime at PlanetFord45.com!