When Ford announced that the sixth-generation Mustang will ditch the live rear axle in favor of an independent suspension, the drag racing community began to wonder whether there will be a new Cobra Jet race car. Fortunately, that was just a groundless fear, as FoMoCo just unveiled the 2016 Mustang Cobra Jet at the 2015 SEMA Show.
Built around the sixth-generation Mustang, the new drag car is the first Cobra Jet since 2013. The previous race car was launched for the 2014 model year and once all 50 units were sold, Ford discontinued the model, most likely to focus on the Cobra Jet that debuted at Las Vegas this year.
Also scheduled to be produced in 50 examples, the 2016 Mustang Cobra Jet will reach its customers in the first quarter of 2016 and hit the drag strips during the 2016 NHRA season.
"The modern Cobra Jet has performed for our customers and put Ford in the winner’s circle consistently since 2008," said Dave Pericak, director of Ford Performance. "The new car is the first Cobra Jet built off the all-new 2015 Mustang – the only factory 2016 Mustang with a solid-axle rear suspension. We are excited to see it compete."
Continue reading to learn more about the 2016 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet.
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