| Differences Between the 1996-1998 GT and Cobra |
*These are differences on the Cobra that were not on the GT*
Engine
The Cobra's modified 5.0L engine was now swapped out for a modular 4.6L engine. While the GT had a 16 valve SOHC (single overhead cam) engine, the Cobra came with a 32 valve DOHC (dual overhead cam) engine that produced 65 more horsepower than the GT. For '96, '97, and part of '98 the Cobra's valve covers were stamped and signed by the factory technicians who hand built these engines. When most enthusiasts saw these engines for the first time they were quite suprised at it's massive size, which is near that of the 60's 427 and 429 engines.
Suspension/Brakes
13" Front brakes
11.65" rear brakes
"Cobra" embossed PBR front brake calipers
Cobra specific brake booster
Cobra specific front and rear sway bar
Cobra specific shocks/struts
Interior
Steering wheel center / Airbag cover embossed with "Cobra"
White faced gauges
160mph speedometer
"Cobra" embroidered floor mats (note: only early '96 Cobras had this feature)
Exterior
Cobra specific 17" wheels
Cobra specific front bumper cover
"Cobra" embossed rear bumper cover
Cobra specific hood with huge "nostrils"
SVT emblem on decklid
Cobra emblems on front fenders
"Crystal" (clear) headlights
Round cobra specific round foglights
Unique ehaust tips
*Thanks to Joe for helping fix a few errors on this page!
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