Here’s another Mustang Specs post. Take a look at the previous spec posts  if you haven’t already.  These specs were pulled from the Ford Performance Group website, which lists information about any Ford vehicles (Lightning, Mustang Cobras, Taurus SHO, etc). This is a unique version of SVT Specs because before the ‘Terminator‘ was released, the ’98 was our favorite Cobra. We loved the small changes from the 1997 model, it was still very powerful, and the 4.6 V8 is a solid motor. Now that the 2004 SVT Cobra is out, it’s our favorite… by far!

1998 Mustang Cobra Specs

Engine Type: V8
Horsepower: 305 @ 5800 RPM
Compression: 9.85:1
Displacement: 4.6L/280 CID
Torque: 300 ft/lbs @ 4800 RPM

Ironically enough, not one figure changed as far as the general specs go. The main changes from the 1997 to the 1998 model were on the body of the car.

Top Speed: 152 MPH
0-60 MPH: 5.9 seconds

Again, the 1998 model ran exact same numbers for top speed and acceleration time. Did Ford drop the exact same engine into this model?!

1998 Mustang Cobra Production Information

Finally, something different from the previous year!

COUPE:
Black: 1,708
Red: 1,236
White: 958
Yellow: 709
Blue: 563

CONVERTIBLE:
Black: 1,256
Red: 842
White: 578
Yellow: 555
Blue: 249

TOTAL: 8,654

Much less produced this year as well. To be honest, we have no explanation for that, but again – exclusivity is a great club, and it appears that may be the reason behind small production numbers.

We hope you enjoyed yet another version of SVT Specs!