2010 Mustang CJ Gets Green Flag

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Exact specifications are being finalized, but the initial plan is for the 2010 Cobra Jet to have a 425-hp 5.4-liter supercharged engine from the Ford Racing Performance Parts catalog, with an option to upgrade to an estimated 475-hp aluminum block engine.

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[cheftjpeck]

Originally Posted by GT500-07

Exact specifications are being finalized, but the initial plan is for the 2010 Cobra Jet to have a 425-hp 5.4-liter supercharged engine from the Ford Racing Performance Parts catalog, with an option to upgrade to an estimated 475-hp aluminum block engine.

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will it be in a future mustang GT or strictly an aftermarket engine to buy?

[Birdman]

Originally Posted by cheftjpeck

will it be in a future mustang GT or strictly an aftermarket engine to buy?

It (the aluminum block) will be OEM in the 2011 GT500. Of course the HP will be rated at least 540 like the 2010.

[Joe G]

Originally Posted by Birdman

Of course the HP will be rated at least 540 like the 2010.

That's what I was wondering about... why would the 2010 CJ only be rated at 425/475 when the FRPP being sold now is 500+?

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[Birdman]

Originally Posted by Joe G

That's what I was wondering about... why would the 2010 CJ only be rated at 425/475 when the FRPP being sold now is 500+?

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That rating is because of the NHRA clases the car is designed to run in. Just like the current CJ is underrated from the factory. There are many CJ's running in the 9's that are 425 factory rated HP.
Trust me the aluminum engine offered will be the same one coming in the 2011GT500 except the CJ will have a TVS blower on it. Don't pay attention to the CJ hp rating it is that way only for it's production car racing class rules.

[Joe G]

Ah-ha! Thanks Birdy!!



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[68fastback]

The 2010 CJ also will offer *two* optional trannys (besides the stock TR6060) a stick and an auto.

[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by 68fastback

The 2010 CJ also will offer *two* optional trannys (besides the stock TR6060) a stick and an auto.

thats interesting...didn know...i'd a think that a race only production would come with an auto for quicker cleaner shifts.

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Max and I spent some quality time with the 2008 CJ at the Barrett Jackson auction in January. The car is race-ready with guaranteed 10s times as it comes from Ford. Including drag radials, roll cage, HANS device, windshield wiper delete option, etc.

The Cobra Jet is NOT street legal. It has a serial number (not a VIN number) and is sold on a bill of sale. Production will be limited - I think there something like 50 2008's.

The car was actually produced by Roush under an arrangement similar to the Shelby GT500KR - partially finished vehicles were intercepted from the factory line and shipped to Roush where the final assembly was performed.

They are cool and the exhaust sound is awesome. Straight pipes, no cats. When they drove it on the auction stage everyone stopped talking and heads turned to the front.

When the '08's were introduced they were giving preference to those dealers that ordered more than one (I heard Galpin ordered 5). Intent is to deliver to a racing team. I also heard that they were ordered through the parts department.

Cool car if you get to see one.

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

thats interesting...didn know...i'd a think that a race only production would come with an auto for quicker cleaner shifts.

Automatic transmissions never miss a gear on the 1/4 mile...

[68fastback]

They mentoned the names in the Ford 2010 info release but can't find it now (and sharing computers)... one was a LibertyGear tranny, I beleive.

[Birdman]

Originally Posted by 68fastback

The 2010 CJ also will offer *two* optional trannys (besides the stock TR6060) a stick and an auto.

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

thats interesting...didn know...i'd a think that a race only production would come with an auto for quicker cleaner shifts.

There are a few Automatic 07's on the track as well that some opted to get.

[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by Birdman

There are a few Automatic 07's on the track as well that some opted to get.

this i know...

[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Max and I spent some quality time with the 2008 CJ at the Barrett Jackson auction in January. The car is race-ready with guaranteed 10s times as it comes from Ford. Including drag radials, roll cage, HANS device, windshield wiper delete option, etc.

The Cobra Jet is NOT street legal. It has a serial number (not a VIN number) and is sold on a bill of sale. Production will be limited - I think there something like 50 2008's.

The car was actually produced by Roush under an arrangement similar to the Shelby GT500KR - partially finished vehicles were intercepted from the factory line and shipped to Roush where the final assembly was performed.

They are cool and the exhaust sound is awesome. Straight pipes, no cats. When they drove it on the auction stage everyone stopped talking and heads turned to the front.

When the '08's were introduced they were giving preference to those dealers that ordered more than one (I heard Galpin ordered 5). Intent is to deliver to a racing team. I also heard that they were ordered through the parts department.

Cool car if you get to see one.

i did..there were two at ATCO back in May. Just cant remember if they were stick or auto's. one was the #16 car built.

[68fastback]

Found it... some nice options for 2010 ...8.5sec NHRA-cert roll cage!! ;-)

Milan, Mich. - The 40th Anniversary 2008 Mustang Cobra Jet more than lived up to its billing, joining its historic predecessor-the original 1968 Cobra Jet in winning its inaugural race at the NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif. Now, Ford Racing is ready to update the latest Cobra Jet, and is announcing plans to build a 2010 version of the CJ. The announcement was officially made today at the National Mustang Racing Association event in Milan.
A little more than a year ago, Ford Racing announced plans to build a modern edition of the Cobra Jet. The limited run of 50 cars sold in less than two weeks, even before the first car was built. Once again Ford Racing will produce a limited run of 50 2010 Mustang CJs, the minimum number that must be produced in order to receive clearance from NHRA for competition.
Exact specifications are being finalized, but the initial plan is for the ‘10 Cobra Jet to have a 425-hp 5.4-liter supercharged engine from the Ford Racing Performance Parts catalog, but with an option to upgrade to an estimated 475-hp aluminum block engine. Likewise the 6-speed manual transmission that was available in the ‘08 Cobra Jet will be standard, but an option to upgrade to 5-speed Liberty manual transmission or a race prepped automatic transmission will be available. Other ‘10 Mustang Cobra Jet upgrades include an 8.50et NHRA certified roll cage and lightweight racing brakes.
“I’ve said from my first day in this job that I wanted Ford Racing to continue to be a ‘racer-friendly’ organization,” said Wolfe. “That’s why we take great pride in being one of only two car companies worldwide that builds ready-to-race cars and sells them as part of our performance parts offerings.”
Component testing is underway and base pricing will be less than $75,000. Production is expected to begin during the fourth quarter with delivery expected in early 2010. Sportsmen racers interested in placing a pre-order for the ‘10 Cobra Jet should contact their local Ford Dealership.