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2000 Cobra R
In 2000, a special Cobra R came in limited production of 300 with a 5.4L DOHC engine (6500-rpm redline) that was rated at 385 hp (287 kW) and 385 lbf·ft (522 N·m) of torque, althoughindependent dyno tests have shown that it produced rear-wheel output that nearly matched both of those numbers, suggesting the ratings may have been under rated. This model was designed to be a raceready high performance vehicle in a perfectly street legal package; however it lacked many of the comforts the base production line Cobra enjoyed. This model had no radio/audio equipment, no airconditioning, and no rear seat. Each of the 300 produced featured a charcoal interior with Recaro buckets and sporting a Performance Red exterior.

The limited edition 2000 Cobra R
The 2000 Cobra R hadseveral distinguishing visual and performance features that allow one to easily identify it as something more than a normal 1999 or 2001 Cobra. The "power dome" hood for instance, is taller than thenormal Cobra hood, and has gills that can be cut out to reduce engine compartment temperatures. The rear spoiler is tall and wide, providing much needed down force at track speeds. The 2000 Cobra R isequipped with Eibach coils, that lower the car 1.5 inches in front and 1.0 inch out back. This model also uses Bilstein rear shocks and MacPherson front struts, 4 piston/13 inch aluminum Brembos cooledby large ducts, along with a race-style fuel cell that is clearly visible protruding under the V6-style rear diffuser. The front bumper is adorned with a low riding, removable front diffuser. Thewheels are also uniquely styled silver five spoke 18-inch (460 mm) x 9.5-inch (240 mm) alloys wrapped in aggressive BF Goodrich G-Force KD tires. The hand built SVT engine employes special DOHC cylinderheads, a "Trumpet-style" intake manifold, aggressive camshafts, short tube heads, and connected to Cobra catalysts, a Bassani X-pipe, and a unique Borla dual side exiting exhaust system. This model...