Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
12/7/24 9:57 a.m.
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How to find some of the quickest Mustangs Ford ever made? Simply look for three letters: SVT.

As for this Mustang SVT Cobra, it shows only 54,000 miles and has been fitted with a full factory Saleen body kit, as well as genuine Saleen wheels and pedal box.

Find this 2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobr…

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kb58
kb58 UltraDork
12/7/24 11:35 a.m.

Depends on the reason for buying one. If it's to have something retro or as an investment, I get that. To get it because it's fast, well, maybe no. Thing is, technology marches on and was was really fast back then is only mediocre now (my 1989 Mustang GT had, what, 220 hp?). This has 320 hp, which was a lot, then. Heck, many pickup trucks now have >320 hp. (I remember a GRM article comparing a Jag E-type and Honda Odyssey van, guess which was faster...?

Pete. (l33t FS)
Pete. (l33t FS) MegaDork
12/7/24 11:40 a.m.

In reply to kb58 :

That one wouldn't be a good investment, though, because it's modified.

 

I do have a soft spot for the '96-98 Cobras.  Don't tell anyone smiley  The engine was so smooth and happy.

clutchsmoke
clutchsmoke UberDork
12/7/24 12:35 p.m.
Pete. (l33t FS) said:

In reply to kb58 :

That one wouldn't be a good investment, though, because it's modified.

 

I do have a soft spot for the '96-98 Cobras.  Don't tell anyone smiley  The engine was so smooth and happy.

I do too somewhat. Friends Dad had a convertible Cobra and many shenanigans were had in that car.

confuZion3
confuZion3 UltraDork
12/7/24 12:45 p.m.

They're fast, even by today's standards. Go do a big burnout in one and then scoot to 150 mph. No problem. Remember, today's 320 hp EV or pickup weighs 2,000 pounds more than that Mustang does.

Horsepower isn't the only thing that matters...  the length (and number) of the stripes you can leave behind you is more telling! laugh

adam525i
adam525i SuperDork
12/7/24 5:34 p.m.

I got a ride in one of these back when they were new around Shannonville Motorsport Park, I can still hear that blower, good memories.

confuZion3
confuZion3 UltraDork
12/7/24 5:53 p.m.

This one doesn't look supercharged. Maybe a 2001 or 2002? The supercharged units must have been a freaking riot.

 

Edit: Oh derp the article says 2001. It's right there. In the text. That I read. With my eyes. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
12/11/24 11:11 a.m.
Pete. (l33t FS) said:

In reply to kb58 :

That one wouldn't be a good investment, though, because it's modified.

Yeah, an all-stock one, though, would be a cool find.

We know the seller of this one, though. Tell them GRM says hi. :) 

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