Category: Industry News

by Patrick Rall The NHTSA announced in August that they were launching an investigation into a variety of complaints over the 6-speed MT-82 manual transmission in the 2011/2012 Ford Mustang, with which Ford Motor Company replied that they would cooperate fully. Today, thanks in part to Ford’s response to the investigation, the NHTSA has ended […] More »

Today, Ford Racing unveiled the 2013 Cobra Jet Mustang at the Performance Racing Industry show in Orlando, Florida.

This is the latest in Ford Racing’s Cobra Jet lineage, which began with the drag racing special’s victorious introduction at the NHRA Winternationals back in 1968.

The legacy was revitalized in ’08 when Ford Racing offered a limited run of the 40th Anniversary Cobra Jet Mustang, which quickly sold out.

Now we have the ’13 Cobra Jet, which offers two 5.0-liter ‘Coyote’ V-8 engine options. Buyers may choose the naturally aspirated Cobra Jet induction system, with CNC-ported heads, high lift cams, and low-drag accessory drive, or the supercharged version with a Ford Racing and Whipple supercharger and CNC-port-matched manifold and heads.

Additionally, the 2013 CJ body has been lightened for optimized weight distribution, and the car features electric power steering.

Other improvements include a roll cage with safety enhancements, improved brake pedal feel, and improved suspension geometry for optimum 60-foot times.

Pricing for the 2013 Cobra Jet Mustang starts at $85,490 for the naturally aspirated version and $92,990 for the supercharged one. All 2013 CJs are NHRA tech ready for Stock or Super Stock competition and only 50 examples are scheduled to be built. 

Thanks M for sending in the tip!

This story originally appeared at Motor Authori

It’s a good thing you guys are on MustangForums and not one of those shady enthusiast sites, because this is what can happen when you run with the wrong internet crowd. Automotive enthusiasts in southwest Japan, who met up via a forum, found their precious supercars turned into twisted sheet metal when the leader of […] More »

by Patrick RallMustang Forums After much anticipation and speculation, Ford Motor Company pulled the sheets off its refreshed 2013 the morning ahead of its formal introduction at the LA Auto Show–and fans of the iconic pony car are sure to be pleased. Across the board The most noticeable styling difference is the GT500-inspired nose. The […] More »

by John CoyleMustang Forums Regardless of how your Turkey Day went down, it’s probably safe to say it turned out better than it did for these Corvette drivers. Of course, you’re probably not an idiot, and understand that money doesn’t guarantee driving chops.   Now, if there’s a good place to street race, this isn’t it. […] More »

Seriously, if you want a Porsche, get a Porsche. You could sure as hell get a Boxter for cheaper than it cost to tart up this 350Z. Plus, you’d actually have a cool sports car, instead of this testament to overwrought bodykits. Yikes. More Worst of SEMA >>>>

Going to SEMA is awesome, but for the course of the week, 99% of the people you’ll see are old fat dudes. Fortunately, the other one percent are girls being paid to be there, and Patrick Rall took their pictures. Meet the ladies of SEMA 2011! More Ladies of SEMA >>>>