Ford engineers have worked magic in making the mustang a better driver s car. This car is limited edition and it shows that ford really took the time to make the boss 302 something truly special. Dec 11, 2019 that goes not only for ford and its mustang but also for the staff here at car and driver. Ford famously claimed that the 20 shelby gt500 was good for 200. Find the best used 20 ford mustang boss 302 near you. Get an indepth look at fords first pony car, the 20 mustang shelby at car and driver. In this video, noah takes you for a ride in a 93 mustang cobra. First introduced in a ford line in 1962, the cobra name became synonymous with power and performance. We get incar video of the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500s lap at virginia international raceway for the 20 lightning lap competition. The first of three cobra r mustang models was also released in 1993. This option, which is part of the optional electronics package, allows for different temperature settings depending on where youre sitting in the car.
The other two mustangs that served as official indy 500 pace cars were the very first mustang in 1964 and the newlyredesigned foxbodied mustang in 1979. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey put up or shut. If car and driver says the gt500 is coming before the end of the year, i am believing they received some information from ford. This mustang is the only car under 100k that can do what this mustang can. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. A mustang cobra making more than 300 horsepower is certainly welcome. Ford unveiled its refreshed 20 mustang lineup at the l. It is a beast among machines and has been revived by ford in the 20 ford mustang shelby. Datadriven analysis of used cars for sale, and specifically the market for ford mustang models.
Carroll hall shelby january 11, 1923 may 10, 2012 was an american automotive designer. Autotrader has 389 ford mustangs for sale, including a used 20 ford mustang boss 302 coupe, a used 20 ford mustang boss 302 coupe w laguna seca, and a used 20 ford mustang. Wave goodbye to his fiesta, say hello to the worlds most badass 1960s mustang car. He has covered cars and the auto industry for forbes autos, car and driver, consumer guide, and other outlets. Take, for instance, the dual zone electronic automatic temperature control system. But ford has quickly regained the high ground with its allnew 20 ford shelby gt500. Each week, the car and driver youtube channel will launch episodes of the full. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 92 20 mustang models nationwide.
Thats right, the new 20 shelby gt500 boasts six hundred and sixty two horsepower. And while it may be tempting to call this new a frontheavy straightline rocket, fords svt crew has improved the car in several areas to create a. Basically they are just reaffirming what we already know but their latest renderings are by far the best we have seen yet. Dec 28, 2018 marc urbano, michael simari car and driver 20 ford mustang gt manual 4. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 20 ford mustang coupe 2d gt. May 24, 2012 get the numbers and see photos of the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 at car and driver. The rear seat headrests in their up position, combined with the rearpedestal decklid spoiler, can make for some serious blind spots. The 1970 mustang mach i packs a reliable and understressed 428 cobra jet engine, complete with shaker ramair hood scoop. Take a really hard look around on what is really on the road as far as sports cars, cobra s are rare because they are a limited. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 20 ford shelby gt500 around mazda raceway laguna seca as part of motor trends 2012 best. Feb 02, 2012 this is some old recording i had that i wanted to share that mustang svt cobra fans like me might enjoy. Amg, shelby cobra, dodge viper srt10, ford mustang shelby gt500. The stabilizer bar helps keep the car flat or neutral in highspeed cornering and allows the driver to maintain control of the car.
Boasting 662 horsepower and 631 lbft of torque, the gt500 is the most powerful production car made in america and a fitting tribute to the late carroll shelby one of the leading generals in fords decadeslong war against chevy. Svt developed a new cobra variant for the replacement sn95 mustang, and for the first two years, 199495, it used the same 5. Check out the latest ford mustang features and specs at car and driver, including safety and warranty information. While the magazine has an appreciation for the v6 and shelby gt500 models, it was the gt and boss 302 models that were singled out for the award. Car and driver is renown in the media world as being the most fair and balanced magazine out there even jason camissa said their testing parameters are the best in the. The 20 ford mustang can be had with an available brembo brake package, adding larger frontdiscs, 19inch alloy wheels, performance tires, recalibrated stabilitycontrol. May 21, 2012 the 20 ford shelby gt500s aluminum block, supercharged dohc 5.
No trust fund required for this bluecollar, 662hp monster. These are our favorite factory mustangs of all time. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. These cars also rode on 17inch wheels and tires, but they were set up for road racing, with suspension modifications including koni shocks, and ford ditched the ac, radio, insulation, and back seat to save weight. May 21, 2012 this mustang is the only car under 100k that can do what this mustang can. Thoughts on high mileage mustang cobras car forums at. Sharper looks all around, plus more boss options for the mustang gt. You watch, later in the year other magazines will have information as to what engine will be in the gt500. Instrumented test of the beastly and brutal new 662hp shelby gt500. Find the best used 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 near you. The mustang cobra, the apex of performance, came to an end in the early 1980s only to have a rebirth in 1993. The ford svt mustang cobra also known as svt mustang cobra, svt cobra, or simply as cobra is a muscle car pony car model that was built in model years 1993 through 2004 by ford motor companys special vehicle team division or svt, for short.
Read our impressions, see the repair history, and see photos at car and driver. The 20 ford mustang is still the gotovehicle for that mix of modern driving experience meets classic pony car. The 2012 20 mustang boss 302 features heritageinspired styling cues along with slick graphics and outrageous color. Aug 14, 2012 full test of the updated 20 v6 mustang coupe. The twodoor, fourpassenger mustang mixes iconic history with modern design. Show more mileage less than 250k slider for maximum.
The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 has a top speed limited to. The svt cobra was a highperformance version of the ford mustang, considered as topoftheline as it was positioned above the mustang gt and mach 1. The droptop version of the upcoming 20 mustang shelby gt500 has been revealed in chicago. The memoir describes his days as a race car driver, the challenges, the. That goes not only for ford and its mustang but also for the staff here at car and driver. In this edition of muscle car milestones, well look back at the 2012 20 ford mustang boss 302.
Used 20 ford mustang for sale in columbia, sc edmunds. The 1993 mustang cobra and cobra r were the foxbodys goingaway present from fords special vehicle team svt. Worry not, racing fans, as ford racing announced the updated 20 mustang cobra jet and showed off the new car at the performance racing industry show in orlando, florida. Whats really cool about the 20 ford mustang is that formerly exclusive highperformance hardware reserved for certain hardcore racer versions is now available on civilian models. The svt v8 produces 390 horsepower at 6000 rpm, with 390. Dec 05, 2011 ford racing announces 20 mustang cobra jet drag racer, only 50 to be produced ford unveiled its refreshed 20 mustang lineup at the l. We have 19 20 ford mustang boss 302 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 4 1owner cars, and 20 personal use cars. Ford created the original boss 302 as a trans am racing champion and as a formidable opponent to the chevrolet camaro z28. The december issue of car and driver just hit news stands with a 2015 ford mustang feature showing us what they think the new pony car will look like. The great pony car war has been raging longer than many of us have. Our longterm 20 mustang gt was the quickest of the mainstream fifthgeneration pony cars we tested, matching the cobra rs 4.
With the arrival of the 20 shelby gt500 and its 662hp supercharged 5. The ford svt mustang cobra is a muscle carpony car model that was built in model years. Fords most incendiary pony car loses a whole lot of weight underhood and gets the performance and handling it has always deserved. Read about and see photos of this ford pony car at car and driver. What i didnt like about the 20 gtcs california special ford mustang. The fifth generation began with the 2005 model year, and received a facelift for the 2010 model year. Latest reply by hakeem mulholland december 19, 20 09. T he 20 ford mustang has been named to car and driver s 10 best list for 2012, the third time in a row that fords pony car has been bestowed with the honor. The fifthgeneration ford mustang s197 is a pony car that was manufactured by ford from 2004 to 2014, at the flat rock assembly plant in flat rock, michigan. Hard to believe, but ford now sells a 662bhp mustang.
The 2012 20 mustang boss 302 features heritageinspired styling cues along with slick graphics and outrageous color schemes. The best way i can think of to shorten a car engines life would be to give the car to a teenager or young male driver and let them drive it for a while. They give details about the body, interior and powertrain lineups as if they have inside information. The ford shelby mustang is a legend among american muscle cars. With the largest selection of cars from dealers and private sellers, autotrader can help find the perfect mustang for you. Mar 19, 2017 my california special mustang was loaded with several interior creature comforts. The quickest ford models car and driver has ever tested. Get the numbers and see photos of the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 at car and driver. V8 weight transfer is a good example of ford leaving some of the driving and restraint to the driver rather than to electronics. Jul 08, 2019 in this video, noah takes you for a ride in a 93 mustang cobra. Mated to the sixspeed automatic, the v6 returns epa rated mileage of.
The car is fully optioned with the torsen limited slip differential and recaro seats. Hammer the 20 ford shelby gt500 from a stop and the rush of torque is amazing, helping to move the gt500 from 060 mph in scant 3. Our colleagues at car and driver report that ford has decided to limit. The 1994 svt mustang cobra was only the third ford mustang chosen for official pace car duties at the indianapolis 500 race. Shelby is best known for his involvement with the ac cobra and mustang later. We have 10 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 3 1owner cars, and 9 personal use cars.