In 1968 Ford took the NHRA Winternationals by storm with the Cobra Jet Mustang. Only 50 units were built and released to Ford Dealers and Ford racers, and in its first appearance the Cobra Jet won.

Forty years after this historic event, we at Ford Racing are happy to announce that we are exploring the development of a new NHRA-legal race car – the 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang. Some details of this exciting program have already begun to surface, and we want to ensure you hear about it from us first.

The 2008 Ford Racing Cobra Jet Mustang (FR500CJ) will be a factory-built race car, ready for the drag strip with only minor additional prep required of the racer.

The Cobra Jet Mustang (M-FR500-CJ) joins Ford Racing's two successful road racing Mustangs, the M-FR500-C and M-FR500-S, as turn-key race cars available only from Ford Dealers. A limited number of units are under consideration for 2008; the specific number remains TBD.

Ford Racing Part Number: M-FR500-CJ

Vehicle content:

• 400hp (est.) 5.4L DOHC supercharged engine
• 6-speed manual transmission standard; optional automatic TBD
• NHRA legal to 10.00 second ETs
• NHRA Stock Eliminator legal interior
• Lightweight – 3,300 lbs (est.)
• Unique trim and appearance package
• Drag race wheel/tire combination
• Cobra Jet graphics package

Program intent:

• Provide a Mustang that is a true A Stock competitor
• 50 units initial build
• Off-road only (VIN replaced by serial number)
• Estimated pricing, $69,990 (MSRP)
• 2008MY designation
• Built in 12/2008; vehicles delivered 2/2009