We recently showed the 2018 mustang cobra jet as part of our woodward dream cruise display. Very dissappointing, this is farrs 50th anniversary book with a new cover. The randall reeds planet ford in humble team is excited to announce the allnew 2018 50th anniversary mustang cobra jet by ford performance. Apr 26, 2017 rare limited production 40th anniversary ford mustang mach 1 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.
Apr 18, 2018 the randall reeds planet ford in humble team is excited to announce the allnew 2018 50th anniversary mustang cobra jet by ford performance. For the first time in its 52year history, fords mustang. In order to celebrate the cars 50th and 12 anniversary, ford is releasing the 2015 mustang 50 year limit. Ford set to build 50th anniversary cobra jet mustang hot rod. A 5 car that we hadnt located turned up at the 50th anniversary ford performance cobra jet reunion. Eurographics ford mustang evolution 50th anniversary puzzle piece. To celebrate, ford has decided that theres no better way to honor this sporty american icons birthday than by putting something special. This book, by donald farr of mustang monthly magazine, features almost everything mustang.
The company said the 2018 edition will be the most powerful and quickest version ever released by the factory. Ford teases new mustang cobra jet to mark 50th anniversary. Executive stylist john najjar, who was a fan of the world war ii p51 mustang fighter plane, is credited by ford to have suggested the name. Ford first introduced the mustang as a 1964 12 model, and it was an instant success. Apr 18, 2018 2018 mustang cobra jet celebrates 50th anniversary of racing legend with quickest straightline stallion yet april 18, 2018 by ford new 2018 mustang cobra jet by ford performance is targeted to be the most powerful and quickest version from the factory ever, capable of running the quartermile in the mid8second range while topping 150 mph. From the shelby gt500, the super cobra jet 428, the boss 302, and the boss 429, this book spans nearly 50 years of mustang. Limited run of mustang cobra jet 50th anniversary edition now. Order books open for 50th anniversary ford mustang cobra jet racer. To celebrate the 50th anniversary, ford will offer 68 2018 cobra jets. This amazing performance car is going to be the most powerful and quickest mustang from the factory ever. With the quickest and most powerful mustang ever by product expert posted in ford mustang, powertrain on friday, may 11th, 2018 at 8. Race addons include nhracertified roll cage, racetech fia seats, and a drag racespecific coilover suspension with specially designed weld racing wheels with 50th anniversary badging.
It also comes with a graphics package and commemorative badging in honor of the cobra jet s 50th anniversary. Order books are now open for the 50th anniversary 2018 ford mustang cobra jet a purposebuilt mustang drag racer. Cobra jet mustang celebrates 50th anniversary with 8second. Whether youre racing or watching cobra jetpowered ford and mercury vehicles, there is a place for these special machines at the ford performance cobra jet showdown. Ford uncages 1,400hp allelectric mustang cobra jet dragster. The gaspowered jet competes against other fossilfueled beasts. The cobra jet lineage was reborn in the late 2000s, and ford celebrated the 50th anniversary of it with a special edition mustang dragster in 2018. Rare limited production 40th anniversary ford mustang mach 1 cobra jet.
See all 66 photos cobra jet fans wont want to miss the 50th anniversary cobra jet reunion august 2326 in norwalk, ohio. Final 2018 mustang cobra jet ordering and product specifications will be released this summer. Ford mustang cobra jet engine the history of mustang and. This book, by donald farr of mustang monthly magazine, features almost everything. Rare limited production 40th anniversary ford mustang mach 1. Engineered by ford performance parts, the purposebuilt drag racer developed on the 2018 ford mustang platform is.
Ford reports that the 2018 version will be the most powerful and quickest mustang from the factory ever, capable of running the quartermile in the mid8second range while topping 150 mph. Celebrating 50 years of cobra jets at the 24th annual. In four years of its existence, the cobra jet name became synonymous with highperformance. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the ford mustang cobra jet, and naturally ford is building a short run of modernday cobra jet drag cars to celebrate. The 2018 mustang cobra jet is a limited edition turnkey racing car. This iconic mustang race car is the quickest ever with performance in the mid 8s at over 150 mph. The celebration continues with our line of great 50 years stuff. Buy 1968 ford mustang ss cobra jet hubert platt class of 68 50th anniversary of the ford cobra jet limited edition to 1002 pieces worldwide 118 diecast model car by autoworld aw247. Apr 19, 2018 ford has unveiled the 50th anniversary edition of the mustang cobra jet. Cobra jet by ford performance the ultimate drag racing.
Ford to release speedy 50th anniversary edition of mustang. The ford mustang cobra jet returns for its 50th anniversary. This is the 50th anniversary mustang cobra jet, as well, with the first examples built in 1968 and used to propel the pony car to national hot rod association racing glory. The cars will be part of a celebration of the cobra jets 50th. The highpowered oneoff will bring 1,400 hp to the drag strip later this year, with ford estimating a loweightsecond quartermile, bettering the 2018 supercharged v8 50th anniversary cobra jet. How is ford celebrating the 50th anniversary of a mustang racing legend. The 2015 ford mustang marks the models 50th anniversary. Cobra jet 428, the boss 302, and the boss 429, this book spans nearly 50 years of mustang. Ford introduced the new 1965 mustang to the media in the ford pavilion at the 1964 worlds fair in new york.
A ford mustang shelby super snake for sale is a chance to own a piece of carroll shelbys bold spirit enclosed in a cobrastudded powerhouse. They feature bigger supercharged engines to be the quickest factory mustangs ever. Old versus new cobra jet competition originally added for the 50th anniversary cobra jet showdown held in 2018, vintage cobra jet cars are now a part of every showdown. Whether its a 2017 50th anniversary edition, the latest model, or a wellaged. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the very first mustang cobra jet, which ruled the drag strips in. Limited run of mustang cobra jet 50th anniversary edition. Only 68 examples of the 2018 ford mustang cobra jet will be built and all of them will be painted either race red or oxford white, with unique 50th. New 50th anniversary cobra jet mustang the fastest mustang ever, bar none, topping 150 mph in a mid 8 second quarter mile straight from the factory, a full second quicker than a race equipped dodge challenger demon. Ford performance cobra jet showdown presented by watson. For now, at least, ford assures us that the mustang cobra jet 1400 is a oneoff demonstrator only. Five decades later, the new mustang cobra jet packs a supercharged 5.
Al joniec made history when he debuted the ford cobra jet mustang with a win in pomona. Order books now open for 50th anniversary 2018 ford mustang. Ford performance is developing an allnew 2018 mustang cobra jet to mark the 50th anniversary of the purposebuilt drag racer the 2018 cobra jet will be developed on the 2018 mustang platform and limited to only 68 nonvin production vehicles, each packing a supercharged 5. Read more 2018 ford mustang cobra jet gets ready to rumble 2016 ford mustang cobra jet is a factorybuilt eightsecond drag racer ford celebrates cobra jet s 50th anniversary at the woodward dream. It also comes with a graphics package and commemorative badging in honor of the cobra jets 50th anniversary. Apr 18, 2018 offered in either race red or oxford white, the 2018 mustang cobra jet features an available commemorative 50th anniversary graphics package and anniversary badging. Ford mustang shelby super snake for sale dupont registry. Presented by, this onceinalifetime special event is open to all ford vehicles powered by the iconic cobra jet engine combination. Lee iacocca looks back at the 1964 sensation that was ford. Najjar codesigned the first prototype of the ford mustang known as ford mustang i in 1961, working jointly with fellow ford stylist philip t. Available in race red or oxford white, the cobra jet sits on the 2018 ford mustang platform, equipped with a supercharged 5. Since the first super snake version of the mustang debuted in 1967, this car has fascinated ford mustang fans worldwide.
It will be the fastest and most powerful cobra jet to date, capable of a mid8 second 14mile at around 150mph. Mustang 50 years distressed logo tshirt one of the most exciting milestones for the mustang was the 50th anniversary. The ford mustang cobra jet returns for its 50th anniversary cnet. Engineered by ford performance parts, the purposebuilt drag racer developed on the 2018 ford mustang platform is limited to 68 nonvin production cars. The 2018 ford mustang cobra jet will be an 8second drag car. Apr 20, 2018 ford teases new mustang cobra jet to mark 50th anniversary 11 still has the coolest name. Cobra jet 428, the boss 302, and the boss 429, this book spans nearly 50. Apr 18, 2018 only 68 examples of the 2018 ford mustang cobra jet will be built and all of them will be painted either race red or oxford white, with unique 50th anniversary badging and the distinct cobra jet. Vehicles free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Apr 18, 2018 amazingly, 40 years later, john calvert repeated the feat, winning in the debut of the modern cj at the 2009 winternationals.
Ford isnt shying away from expanding the range of mustangs and why should they. Ford performance unveils their 50th anniversary edition of the legendary mustang cobra jet outside their woodward buy photo. Fords 50th anniversary mustang cobra jet debuts carandbike. It is going to be the most powerful and quickest version from the factory ever, powered by a supercharged 5. Apr 19, 2018 a new edition of an old friend will roar down drag strips later this year when ford releases the 50th anniversary edition of the mustang cobra jet. Jun 07, 2018 see all 66 photos cobra jet fans wont want to miss the 50th anniversary cobra jet reunion august 2326 in norwalk, ohio. Ford performance team claims the car to be one of the most powerful and quickest drag racing mustangs till date. Apr 18, 2018 this year marks the 50th anniversary of the ford mustang cobra jet, and naturally ford is building a short run of modernday cobra jet drag cars to celebrate. The chevrolet copo camaro will have some new competition at the dragstrip this year. Apr 18, 2018 the team at planet ford in spring serving houston is excited about the new 2018 50th anniversary mustang cobra jet from ford performance. The cobra jet 1400 uses battery power, is purpose built, and is estimated to put out more than 1,400 horsepower and 1,100 poundfeet of torque, according to a ford press release. Sadly, ford discontinued the 429 cobra jet mustang and other cjpowered cars halfway through 1971. Ford performance continued refining the cobra jet offering 50.
Ford has unveiled the 50th anniversary edition of the mustang cobra jet. A ford mustang shelby super snake for sale is a chance to own a piece of carroll shelbys bold spirit enclosed in a cobra studded powerhouse. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the very first mustang cobra jet, which ruled the drag strips in 1968, the. Aug 16, 2018 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first mustang to wear the cobra jet name, ford is building 68 examples of the newest version of the hot drag racer, the 2018 mustang cobra jet but. Sn 8f02r5054 it began its drag racing life in february 1968 at the pomona nhra winternationals, driven by legendary driver gas ronda. Now, to honour its 50th anniversary of the original, ford mustang cobra jet just made its appearance at the 2018 woodward cruise this weekend. The 428 big block is heavier than a prius, but it powered ford to first place. The 50th anniversary cobra jet is the latest in drag racing technology delivering speed and consistency for nhra stock and super stock racing. So popular is the modern mustang cobra jet, that ford performance built 50car batches in 2008, 2010, 2012, 20, 2014, and 2016. Ford mustang cobra jet is an 8second quartermile demon killer. Ford is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the mustang cobra jet drag racing car by building 68 new models for 2018.
Read all about the 2010 cobra jet mustang anniversary edition that is being sold as a stock drag car 5. Ford performance continued refining the cobra jet offering 50 examples in. Ford builds a new cobra jet mustang for its 50th anniversary. Order books now open for 50th anniversary 2018 ford. Next, it made an appearance at the 50 th anniversary ford performance cobra jet reunion at summit motorsports park which featured models representing eras from 1968 to today, celebrating the vehicles proud past. Hot off the heels of the announcement that the ford mustang is the worlds best selling sports car, ford continues its fullcourt press with yet another special edition run of mustangs, this time inspired by the 1968 dragrace version of their iconic mustang, according to auto blog. Apr 22, 2018 as the most powerful factory mustang ever. Ford teases new mustang cobra jet to mark 50th anniversary 11 still has the coolest name. Oct, 20 this book, by donald farr of mustang monthly magazine, features almost everything mustang. The team at planet ford in spring serving houston is excited about the new 2018 50th anniversary mustang cobra jet from ford performance. Having seen what ford is doing with the new mustang.
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