1994½ Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Test Drive

Ford re-introduced the Cobra in mid-1994 featuring the new styling as well as larger brakes, a revised suspension setup and wider wheels than the outgoing version, a “GT-40” lower intake and Cobra specific upper intake as well as GT-40 cast iron heads. Power was boosted to 240 hp (180 kW). New colors were introduced: Rio Red, Crystal White, and Black. Differences between GT and Cobra included the front bumper (Cobras feature round fog lights), Cobra-specific wheels, and in 1994 and 1995 the Cobra utilized the stock Mustang hood, LX (V-6 3.8L) ‘MUSTANG’ rear bumper, while the ‘COBRA’ rear bumper, and Cobra-specific hood with larger “air inlets” didn’t appear until 1996. Unique for the 1995 Cobra was the removable hard top option. These models were essentially the same as the convertible Cobra but had several small provisions to accept the retaining mechanisms of the fiberglass top and dome/map light wiring.