OK, this is as 'official' as I can get. :)
>From a story on the 'Ford Communication Network'.
'99 SVT Cobra Mustang introduced at Las Vegas SEMA show.
HP +15, T +15, for '99. 320 hp @ 6,000 rpm, T 315.
All new IRS.
>From the Ford Specifications page;
'99 Mustang GT; hp 260 @ 5,250, T 302 @ 4,000.
Now for the rumor! Ford will do a '99 Cobra 'R'. :)
Really that's the confirmed part, that Ford IS doing a '99 'R'.
The rumors are about what is going to have. I won't speculate
other than I've heard, $50K!
Lindsay
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From: Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com[SMTP:Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 07, 1999 11:51 AM
To: John Whitling
Cc: autox@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: 1999 Cobra Autox Classification
What is the problem here? Yes it would be great if Ford had a competitive
Mustang for F-Stock but we don't REALLY know yet what the car will be like
when it hits the street. There are some people who have 'inside
information' but why would we recommend a class to the SEB based on that?
You thought the Type R move was controversial!!!!
The bottom line is: It falls into FS until it gets moved - if ever.
AB
John Whitling <alliancemillsoft@worldnet.att.net> on 01/07/99 10:01:18 AM
Please respond to John Whitling <alliancemillsoft@worldnet.att.net>
To: Andrew Bettencourt/FIELD SALES/Kingston
cc: Carl Couric <carlc@iname.com>, autox@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: 1999 Cobra Autox Classification
I just had to jump in here. The Camaros were kept in FS when chevy went
with
the 350 ... 50 cubes more than Mustangs or prev Camaros. The Camaros were
kept
in FS when chevy built the 1LEs. Camaros have had wider wheels than most
Mustangs forever too. I would think that the only fair thing to do is to
keep
it in F stock unless they supercharge it (where'd you get that???). I'm
tired
of seeing all of those bowties anyways!
Andrew_Bettencourt@kingston.com wrote:
> Carl,
>
> What you have to remember is that this car isn't out yet. Why would we
> class it if we don't know what the final version will look like? With
the
> rumors of the demise of the F-bodies earlier in 1998, Ford may have
> developed this car as a Corvette competitor...IRS, 350hp+, 9" wide
> wheels...who knows? The probability of that happening is slim but it
> COULD.
>
> BTW: The T-Bird has NOTHING to do with the Mustang in MY consideration
of
> where it should go. Would you be taking a chance in ordering a $27K car
> without REALLY knowing where they will fit in Stock...I would say so!
(As
> long as you planned on stock...)
>
> ***The opinions expressed above do not NECESSARILY represent the
> opinions of the NER or the SCAC.***
>
> Andy Bettencourt
> Solo II Stock Class Advisory Committee
> Chief Operating Steward, NER
> 1995 Mazda RX7 R2 - Super Stock
> 1966 Sunbeam Tiger MK 1A
>
> I would like to remind the "board" that the T-Bird with IRS is already
> allowed in FS. Just because no one raced them at Nationals is not a
reason
> to kill the Mustang with IRS.
>
> Camaro 5.7L V8 = Mustang 4.6L V8 with IRS
> Massive torque vs. Less torque with more grip.
>
> Just a thought.
> Carl
> --- Home Page of ---
> - Equipe Rapide Sports Car Club (ER) in West Palm Beach/Ft. Lauderdale
> - South Florida Sports Car Assoc. (SFSCA) in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
> http://carlc.boca.net
> Why do I live in Florida? So I can race all year long!
>
> *** South Park Racing ***
> Oh my God! You've killed a CONE... You B*st*rd!
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