Born-Again Ford Mustang Cobra Confirmed
Ford Racing says the reborn Cobra will use an all-new motor “born from racing” and may follow the Shelby GT350 successor.
- Ford Racing announced on Instagram and Facebook that the iconic Cobra nameplate will return to the Mustang lineup in 2027, with a teaser featuring a blue 'R' hinting at a high-performance Cobra R variant.
- Historically associated with the supercharged Mustang SVT Cobra and various Shelby models, the Cobra moniker has been absent for years. This revival marks a legacy rebirth pivoting from those past supercharged iterations.
- Reports suggest the Cobra will feature a naturally aspirated V8 displacing 5.2 or 5.4 litres and produce more than 600hp, potentially available exclusively with a manual transmission.
- Positioned as the spiritual successor to the Shelby GT350, the Cobra will sit above the standard Mustang GT and Dark Horse with track-focused chassis tuning and improved aerodynamics.
- While full specifications remain unconfirmed until next year, Ford expects the Mustang Cobra to remain in production through the 2029 model year, with the 'born from racing' motor targeting enthusiast interest.
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Ford has given the first signals for the return of one of the most recognizable names in the history of American sports cars, the Mustang Cobra. In a short video released by Ford Racing on the X platform, the company promises a new model with "the atmospheric heart born from racing", hinting that the new Cobra will focus on the performance of engines without turbo or supercharger. The video does not reveal many details about the model, but Ford …
Ford has posted the first teaser on social media promising the return of the iconic Mustang Cobra. The car, whose power unit is supposed to be based on a racing environment, will be unveiled next year.
The Ford Mustang Cobra will return in 2027. This is suggested by a short teaser published by Ford Racing on the social network X. In it, the American manufacturer promises an "atmospheric heart born from racing", which points to an engine without a turbocharger. The video does not reveal almost any details about the car. Ford only confirms that the story of the new model will continue in 2027, when its full presentation is expected. It is not cl…
2028 Ford Mustang Cobra Sound Teaser Indicates FPC V8 Engine, Manual Transmission, Cobra R Variant
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