2008 Ford Cobra Jet Factory Race Car #27 FR500CJ - Page 4

Evan Smith · 06-06-2009, 03:45 AM

Bob,

I'm not trying to make you look bad, but the facts are the facts. Despite what you read on the internet, there were only 50 2008 Cobra Jet Mustangs built and delivered. I believe all were delivered in 2009, despite the fact that they are ALL 2008 models. I've been to the plant and saw most of the cars in production. Additionally, there were two (2) graphics packages. You could order one with the big snake or without it. Most internet sites have it all wrong. It was about a $1,700 option so many came without it.

If you are so intent on believing that there are 100 cars, I suggest that you forget whatever contact you have and call Ford Racing directly. I am pretty tight with the project, and with the men who developed it. Most think the cars are '09s because Ford built and delivered them in '09, but they are all 2008 models to commemorate the '68 CJs and there are only 50, just like in '68.

Evan

91trunk · 06-06-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BOB KIRKBRIDE

There have been 100 Cobra Jet mustangs built. 50 '08's that were sold out in 2 and a half days. And 50 '09 Cobra Jet Mustangs. I went back to Team Ford where I worked before I retired again, there was a factory rep there and with the General Sales manager we went to the internet and they proved it. Anyone can google 09mustangcobra jet and see for themselves!! Evan Smith said I was wrong, I don't come on here to post bulls---. ( The 09's even have different graphics)

Bob you couldn't be more wrong nor could your source. There are 50 2008 Cobra Jets. They were delivered in 2009, so that might be where your source is wrong. As for the next 50 they haven't been built yet. Also they will be a 2010 model year.

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Originally Posted by Evan Smith

Bob,

I'm not trying to make you look bad, but the facts are the facts. Despite what you read on the internet, there were only 50 2008 Cobra Jet Mustangs built and delivered. I believe all were delivered in 2009, despite the fact that they are ALL 2008 models. I've been to the plant and saw most of the cars in production. Additionally, there were two (2) graphics packages. You could order one with the big snake or without it. Most internet sites have it all wrong. It was about a $1,700 option so many came without it.

If you are so intent on believing that there are 100 cars, I suggest that you forget whatever contact you have and call Ford Racing directly. I am pretty tight with the project, and with the men who developed it. Most think the cars are '09s because Ford built and delivered them in '09, but they are all 2008 models to commemorate the '68 CJs and there are only 50, just like in '68.

Evan

Evan once again is 100% correct.

*side note*
Evan will you be up to Michigan next week for the NMRA? If so, I'd like to meet you. I'll be running my #21 in Super Stang. If you are going to be around, look for a CJ with Varsity Ford on the side.

W J · 07-02-2009, 02:01 PM

Could someone here please tell me the raceweight of these '08 CJ drag pack cars? Tasca Ford's car has been banging out consistent 9.90's up at New England Dragway in NH.....very impressive...just how light did they make these cars? Much thanks.

WJ

hadtobethere · 07-02-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by W J

Could someone here please tell me the raceweight of these '08 CJ drag pack cars? Tasca Ford's car has been banging out consistent 9.90's up at New England Dragway in NH.....very impressive...just how light did they make these cars? Much thanks.

WJ

....the 'stock' 2009-2010 Mustang Cobra Jet is 400 - 500 lbs less than the 2010 Camero or the Dodge Challeger

W J · 07-02-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hadtobethere

....the 'stock' 2009-2010 Mustang Cobra Jet is 400 - 500 lbs less than the 2010 Camero or the Dodge Challeger

So, for NHRA A/S class, are they 3200 raceweight? Or??? Thanks. WJ.

Jared Jordan · 07-02-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by W J

So, for NHRA A/S class, are they 3200 raceweight? Or??? Thanks. WJ.

AA/S or AA/SA = 7.5 lbs/hp x 425 rated HP + 170 lbs for driver = 3358 lbs. minimum weight
A/S or A/SA = 8.0 lbs/hp x 425 rated HP + 170 lbs for driver = 3570 lbs. minimum weight

hadtobethere · 07-02-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by W J

So, for NHRA A/S class, are they 3200 raceweight? Or??? Thanks. WJ.

...would be 3400

W J · 07-02-2009, 02:51 PM

Appreciate the info.....

WJ

bigshow2966 · 07-02-2009, 09:59 PM

In case anyone cares, the car got no bids.

X-TECH MAN · 07-03-2009, 07:18 AM

Good !

06-06-2009, 03:45 AM	#31
Evan Smith Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 400 Likes: 7 Liked 115 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 2008 Ford Cobra Jet Factory Race Car #27 FR500CJ Bob, I'm not trying to make you look bad, but the facts are the facts. Despite what you read on the internet, there were only 50 2008 Cobra Jet Mustangs built and delivered. I believe all were delivered in 2009, despite the fact that they are ALL 2008 models. I've been to the plant and saw most of the cars in production. Additionally, there were two (2) graphics packages. You could order one with the big snake or without it. Most internet sites have it all wrong. It was about a $1,700 option so many came without it. If you are so intent on believing that there are 100 cars, I suggest that you forget whatever contact you have and call Ford Racing directly. I am pretty tight with the project, and with the men who developed it. Most think the cars are '09s because Ford built and delivered them in '09, but they are all 2008 models to commemorate the '68 CJs and there are only 50, just like in '68. Evan __________________ Evan Smith 1798 STK

07-02-2009, 02:01 PM	#33
W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2008 Ford Cobra Jet Factory Race Car #27 FR500CJ Could someone here please tell me the raceweight of these '08 CJ drag pack cars? Tasca Ford's car has been banging out consistent 9.90's up at New England Dragway in NH.....very impressive...just how light did they make these cars? Much thanks. WJ

07-02-2009, 02:51 PM	#38
W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2008 Ford Cobra Jet Factory Race Car #27 FR500CJ Appreciate the info..... WJ

07-02-2009, 09:59 PM	#39
bigshow2966 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 654 Likes: 675 Liked 180 Times in 55 Posts	Re: 2008 Ford Cobra Jet Factory Race Car #27 FR500CJ In case anyone cares, the car got no bids.

07-03-2009, 07:18 AM	#40
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: 2008 Ford Cobra Jet Factory Race Car #27 FR500CJ Good !