What is the 2008 Ford Cobra Jet Mustang (FR500CJ)?

It is a factory-built, NHRA-legal drag race car from Ford Racing, serialized but with no VIN, ready for the drag strip with only minor additional prep, and available from any Ford dealer as a Ford Racing part (M-FR500-CJ).

What engine and transmission does the 2008 Cobra Jet have?

A 5.4 Cobra Jet engine with a Cobra Jet cold air kit, throttle body, A/C delete, crankshaft damper, and a 6-speed manual transmission with SFI bellhousing.

What wheel sizes come on the 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang?

Cobra Jet wheels sized 15" x 4" in front and 15" x 10" in the rear.

What exterior features does the 2008 Cobra Jet include?

Painted Cobra Jet body in white, Cobra Jet hood scoop, Cobra Jet Lexan backlight, and flush quarter window louvers.

How many original 1968 Cobra Jet Mustangs were built?

Per the placard, only 50 factory lightweights were built in 1968, and the Cobra Jet won in its first appearance at the NHRA event.

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2008 Ford Cobra Jet Mustang FR500CJ Show Placard - Specs & Features

2008 Ford Cobra Jet Mustang spec display placard

Ford promotional spec placard for the 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang listing powertrain, chassis, wheels and interior details.

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This is a photograph of an auto show display placard for the 2008 Ford Cobra Jet Mustang, titled "The Legend Continues." The sign explains that in 1968 Ford took the NHRA Winternationals by storm with the original Cobra Jet Mustang, of which only 50 factory lightweights were built, and that it won in its first appearance. Forty years later, Ford Racing announced a new NHRA-legal race car, the 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang (FR500CJ, part number M-FR500-CJ), a factory-built, serialized (no VIN) race car sold through any Ford dealer as a Ford Racing part. The placard lists the car's specifications: a 5.4 Cobra Jet engine with cold air kit, throttle body, A/C delete, crankshaft damper, Cobra Jet bellhousing, 6-speed manual transmission with SFI bellhousing, stainless steel long-tube headers, 9" rear axle, one-piece driveshaft with single hoop loop; chassis items including Cobra Jet rear control arms, anti-roll bar, Ford Racing adjustable dampers and a drag race spring kit; 15"x4" front and 15"x10" rear Cobra Jet wheels; exterior features (white paint, hood scoop, Lexan backlight, flush quarter window louvers); and interior items (5" pedestal tachometer, SVT short-throw shifter, Cobra Jet seat package). It directs readers to www.fordracingparts.com.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the 2008 Ford Cobra Jet Mustang (FR500CJ)?: It is a factory-built, NHRA-legal drag race car from Ford Racing, serialized but with no VIN, ready for the drag strip with only minor additional prep, and available from any Ford dealer as a Ford Racing part (M-FR500-CJ).
What engine and transmission does the 2008 Cobra Jet have?: A 5.4 Cobra Jet engine with a Cobra Jet cold air kit, throttle body, A/C delete, crankshaft damper, and a 6-speed manual transmission with SFI bellhousing.
What wheel sizes come on the 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang?: Cobra Jet wheels sized 15" x 4" in front and 15" x 10" in the rear.
What exterior features does the 2008 Cobra Jet include?: Painted Cobra Jet body in white, Cobra Jet hood scoop, Cobra Jet Lexan backlight, and flush quarter window louvers.
How many original 1968 Cobra Jet Mustangs were built?: Per the placard, only 50 factory lightweights were built in 1968, and the Cobra Jet won in its first appearance at the NHRA event.