On the Cobra Jet's 40th Anniversary the first 2008 rolls off the line.
12-22-08: At building 50 of the Roush Industries complex in Livonia., MI another chapter in Mustang’s story opened last week. The first Ford purpose built drag racer in modern times rolled off the assembly line and was delivered to its owner.
On the 40th Anniversary of the 1968 Mustang Cobra Jets, the new 2008 Ford Racing FR500CJ Mustang will hit the tracks this spring with its 5.4 liter supercharged venom. Brian Wolfe, Director of Ford Racing Technology was on hand to present the keys to the first Cobra Jet to Brent Hajek, owner of Hajek Motorsports, who will enter four of the new CJ’s at the 2009 Winternationals at Pomona, Calif. in February.
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The Cobra Jet is the drag racing equivalent of the Mustang FR500S, allowing those interested in NHRA sportsmen drag racing the opportunity to get involved with an affordable vehicle that can compete right off of the truck and run in the 10-second range.
This car is loud, rap-crackling mean, and is nothing short of a genuine race car. You too can order one from your local Ford Racing Parts dealership for racing pursuits.
Key Ford Racing components:
Functional
5.4 Cobra Jet engine
Cobra Jet cold air kit
Throttle body
A/C deleted
Crankshaft damper
Cobra Jet bell housing
6-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmission with SFI bell housing
Stainless steel long-tube racing headers
9" rear axle assembly
One piece driveshaft drive shaft
Single hoop drive shaft loop
Cobra Jet rear control arms and anti-roll bar
Ford Racing adjustable dampers
Drag race spring kit
Cobra Jet wheels -- 15" x 4" (front), 15" x 10" (rear)
Exterior
Painted Cobra Jet body in white
Cobra Jet hood scoop
Cobra Jet Lexan backlight
Flush quarter window louvers
Interior
5" pedestal tachometer
SVT Mustang short-throw shifter with black shift knob and handle
Cobra Jet seat package
