2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 319

2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 319
It’s loaded with hot performance parts, but it’s a factory built Mustang Racer!
The 2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R is not just regular Mustang with a wing and a set of wheels. Oh no, buddy. The Cobra R was completely engineered with hand picked parts to be a great performer on the street or track.
While the stock Mustang GT was powered by a 4.6 liter V8 and remained true to the same basic formula since it’s introduction, the 2000 SVT Cobra R represented the closest factory-built racer ever. It used a special 5.4 liter V8 engine, a 6-speed manual transmission, and a parts catalog full of goodies to go fast, turn hard, and stop like a track car should.
It didn’t look like your typical Mustang under the hood. Air is sucked in through the hi-ram intake, compressed in the 5.4 liter engine by forged pistons, Carillo rods, and a forged crank. High-flow 32 valve heads and shorty headers send the smoke down the pipes, leaving 385 HP in its wake.
That 385 HP peaked at 5700 RPM, with it’s 385 lbs. ft. torque rating coming in at 4250 RPM.
Cylinder heads were Lincoln Navigator units, and the engine required a revised domed hood for clearance.
A Tremec T-56 6-speed manual is the only transmission offering in the R, and the 3.55:1 rear gear spins the independent rear suspension… a first in a Mustang. These cars were good for 0-60 times in the mid 4-second range, with the quarter mile flags waving in just 12.9 seconds with 110 MPH trap speeds.
Cobra R drivers didn’t need or want luxury items weighing down their ride, so the Cobra R is fitted with necessities only. You won’t find a high-powered stereo, air conditioning, or other fancy stuff inside; just the needed instrumentation and controls to rock the track. The dash features a 180 MPH speedo and 8000 rpm tach, but interestingly, non-numbered gauges for temp, oil pressure, fuel, and volts. I guess Ford figured you’d add a set of numbered gauges if you were serious about racing. Recaro seats keep the driver’s keester in place when wheeling the R around the track, but the rear seat was ditched to save weight.
The 2000 Cobra R sits low thanks to dropped Eibach springs and twist-resistant oversize sway bars, and Bilstein shocks and struts. Adding to the outstanding handling is a 2000 Cobra R exclusive independent rear suspension… something standard Mustangs didn’t get until 2015.
Cobra R’s rolled on 18x9.5” aluminum wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich g-ForceKD 265/40ZR-18 tires that were specially designed for the car. Retina-detaching brakes were 13” vented rotors with 4-piston Brembo calipers up front, with 11.65” rear rotors out back. Braking performance is a great match to the acceleration capabilities of the R.
The rear spoiler is the obvious indicator of a Cobra R, but these cars have several other body mods as well. We mentioned the Power Dome hood, and the lower front fascia is also unique to the Cobra R. Side exhaust tips peek out of the Ford only built 300 2000 Cobra R’s, and this is one of the newest remaining, with less than 2000 miles on the odometer.
The wing might look a little extreme, but it has a purpose on this 170 MPH capable Cobra R. Is this Cobra your speed? Share your thoughts on this one or any of the cars here in The Brother’s Collection, we’re happy to hear ‘em. Thanks for watching, and we’ll see you next time!
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2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 319
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[@epicraptorman]

Favorite Mustang, thank you NFS: Hot Pursuit 2

[@CanadaBud23]

NFS made it sound good but Gran Turismo made it feel good!

[@brendenfreeman9572]

Remember the NFS edition one in the game that was black and yellow? Or the police Cobra R? Man I loved that game.

[@marlonelmorefreedomisoursn9744]

Test drive

[@gordonbombay676]

Gran Turismo for the win. Where you actually had to learn how to drive a car fast. NFS and Test Drive are too arcade to appreciate the car for what it is.

[@KevinAbillGaming]

Ford Racing 3 introduced me this car for the first time.

[@BertShackleford]

One of the best driving/learning experiences of my life was behind the wheel of a 2000 SVT Cobra R at Bob Bondurant's School of High Performance Driving. I think it was around 2000 or 2001 because I remember participating in the Ford PIT Crew Challenge via my high school shop class. All of the contestants earned a 'Friday Night Drags Pass' for the entire year down at Firebird Raceway just for participating. Alas, we did not win the PIT Crew Challenge, but the whole experience opened my eyes to an entirely different world in the greaser kingdom. I thoroughly enjoyed as many Friday Night Drags as I possibly could, and while I was down there, I happen to chat up an instructor for the Bondurant School. Before I knew it, I was enrolled and creating memories that would last a lifetime! Keep up the good work my friends. EDITED for double spacing.

[@philipdean3688]

Ah no fair man I wanna drive one too!

[@stillsearching1284]

This car has so much character. I absolutely love it.

[@arisfellbonilla4106]

Rockstar games: nice ride

[@dtrooperVideo]

Nice Mustang, but talk about buyers remorse when the 2003 Cobra showed up with a severely underrated 390HP supercharged 4.6 liter engine with the same T-56 trans and 3.55 IRS for $20k less!

[@dicksteel91]

Believe it or not, the '00 Cobra R's 385hp was ALSO underrated by Ford, if u look into it. But I don't disagree with what you're saying. Although, u gtta remember- buyers were paying for an extremely rare production car. Only 300 ever made.

[@steverichardson7417]

On a track (not a 1/4 mile) an NA R would decimate a terminator.

[@dicksteel91]

@@steverichardson7417 yup, you're right.. R's are made for the track

[@steverichardson7417]

@Mach N SHO read my comment again. The R isn't for drag racing. There's more to racing than just the 1320 bro. There's this whole other thing called cornering.

[@steverichardson7417]

@Mach N SHO ooookkkkaaayy...this question was only answered over a decade ago by multiple head to head matchups where the R consistently beat the terminator on all types of track. But youre right i guess cause u got opinions....

[@thunderray1987]

The 2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R brings back a lot of memories and this to me is the best looking Cobra R in my opinion! I saw this car brand new at my local Ford dealership back in 2000 just after I turned 13 years old. I loved the car back then just as much as I do right now!

[@c-moneycantrell]

Still remember when these came out , I was 15 years old and they did a segment about this car on car and driver,,, always loved it and would've never imagined it would be such a collector car that is is today,,, couldn't afford one then and damn sure can't afford one now lol ,,, was great to see this episode !!!!

[@Cruderacing]

when I was 35 I was just making my way, driving a used car, renting an apt.... Now I own an 00R, and a few others. Trust me, you never know, might surprise yourself when you put your mind to it.

[@Haolekine888]

No longer manufactured and irreplaceable 100 tread wear rated tires... ... Let's do burnouts.

[@kullenpermelia7922]

Same shit i was thinking

[@ScoobyDrewski]

Right that's alittle annoying

[@joer5057]

Let's be honest, if they were the original tires, they were trash by now anyways. Likely not original anyways.

[@kullenpermelia7922]

Your right but these cars are hard to find....theres no reason to be doing burnouts and putting unnessecary wear on a perfectly good car ya know

[@dicksteel91]

@@kullenpermelia7922 dude... At the end of the day... it's a car lol it's meant to be driven and abused atleast a little, Jesus... you're one of those people that would prefer to just have it rotting away sitting in a garage huh

[@eternalthread7846]

I love cobra Rs they’re so unique I think that 385 hp rating was a little conservative

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

Just by looking but it spinning those wheels with such ease you can tell it must be much more than 385

[@eternalthread7846]

V8 Power yeah I bet it’s somewhere in the 400s

[@331Grabber]

I think they made close to 385 at the rear wheels. So probably around 415 to 420 maybe

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

@@331Grabber should be close or better than corvette zr1, with that crazy intake i think could be even better.

[@petrolhead8851]

Eternal Thread they actually made 385 at the wheels

[@hibye-cz7tl]

Here before the GTA release

[@tattttu9]

Thank you Ford Racing 2

[@OctaneSlain]

You are the only person that gets in-depth with the engine and its internals. I've always wondered if these 5.4s were forged or not

[@TheSlim93gt]

The Cobra R model was built specifically for the track. So... Let's just drive around in an industrial area and burn the tires.

[@BasedNeptune]

With our gay spoiler

[@EGGINFOOLS]

It's probably not registered

[@ericdolby1622]

Yeah should have rented a race track for $50k

[@staLkerhu]

@@BasedNeptune that "gay" spoiler (which isn't gay, and looks cool) is a factory part my friend.

[@DownHillgamer]

Lmao right

[@monticella]

I have a 2003 SL55 AMG 560 hp "pristine" and don't beat on it! No burnouts, just respect/love

[@erniedicicco5023]

I enjoyed the video! The 2000 Cobra R is one of my favorite cars. It truly is a manufactured track car for street use, like the newer GT350’s. Personally when I find myself with the means to buy a copy of one of the 300 I will get it. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful piece of automotive history.

[@leonlawrencez28]

Nice car. Remember this well.

[@woodenchairs]

Good vid but the IRS rear was not exclusive on this Cobra. The 99-04 all had that IRS rear. Shocks, sway bars etc were different but the actual rear IRS came on all those cobras then disappeared til, like you said, much later on.

[@moclean100]

More about this particular car please. Mileage. Number ? Of 300 Etc. It’s still has the plastic on the seats and the window sticker. 55 K in 2000 was expensive Great channel

[@2012omar302]

Come on let's get it straight IRS was introduced in 1999 cobra and the 2001, 2003, 2004 cobras had it so no the 2000 cobra r was not the first with IRS

[@bemrfan0108]

1999 is the first year

[@carlsonthomas]

Tyson Tollstrup Yes, the 99 is the first with a 28 spline IRS instead of the 31 spline found in later models.

[@bemrfan0108]

@@carlsonthomas that's right

[@mightyjack5875]

Perhaps he meant it was the first 'Cobra R' with IRS. Or maybe the first Mustang generation with such feature...that would comprise the '99 Cobra and later ones too.

[@dipsetbitch72401]

Needed a straight axle fk IRS! Thats why they blow the tires off!! Straight axle the 03 terminator cobra it would gain almost a whole sec to the 1/4 mile time! Id kenne bell and straight axle the R put the 03/04 cobra spoiler on it and SVE wheels get it Shelby tuned or Saleen

[@marvintheys5616]

I wish I had one 😅 my favorite Mustang of all time ⭐

[@LS1007]

That’s one bad a** pony! Quite a chunk of change for one in 2000. 😱 Thanks for sharing it.👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@mihaeltomasovic]

I loved this car from the moment I first laid eyes on one when I was just 14... I think it must be the way some of the guys felt when they first laid eyes on the '93 Cobra or some of the more mature guys felt when they first saw the mighty Shelby GT. :)

[@ve4mm]

I have 00R #15 since 2007. It is a beast. One cool car. I like it way better than my 2007 Shelby GT 500 Mustang.

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

You have excellent taste in cars.

[@Cruderacing]

owner #278 here, completely agree, gave me chills every time I'd take it out for a cruise. Loud, radical, comfy, in your face.... incredible.

[@normanreyome8237]

I can attest as I own #17.... Car is awesome but constantly being tailgated by Civics, Jettas and Neons is not....

[@trentputnam2341]

Litterally my dream car! Not much news on this car these days! Thanks for the fresh video!

[@brandonwright2067]

Best mustang ever built period

[@MrRamayr98]

"Routes the smoke out the back"...Nope, out the sides!

[@rodier886]

Beast of a Mustang

[@HoosierDaddy_]

These were bad ass when they came out, and they're still bad ass!

[@ryanfreeman125]

This wasn't the first IRS mustang. The 1999 Cobra was first. They were in the cobras from 1999-2004. As well as the R.

Yes, the 1999 Cobra was the first to have the independent suspension.

[@bemrfan0108]

1999-2004

[@carlsonthomas]

Tyson Tollstrup The 00 Svt Cobra wasn’t made due to Ford having to fix the 99 Cobra intake for correct power output.

[@carlsonthomas]

Carl Ryan Yes, that’s right; good catch ... forgot about those. Also, the cross axis joints in the IRS were updated with ones that had a locking ring too although that might have been at a later date.

[@CornFedZ06]

I remember this thing in the mags when I was in high school. It might as well been a Lamborghini cause it was bank!!

[@lovelooslivideos]

Multiple times I flinched watching that front end dip down when you guys were driving it. Thought for sure you'd scrape that front bumper haha.

[@jorgeaguiar7068]

AMAZING MUSTANG

[@atravesdelvaso7516]

*Best of new edge Mustangs* 1. Cobra Terminator 2. Cobra R 3. Roush 4. Saleen 5. Mach 1 6. Bullitt 7. GT 8. V6

[@williambrower4048]

Mach 1 is #3

[@minibikemadman]

To bad the stock hoods bubble. I got my first look at a cobra R up close with 1606 miles..what amazing car.

[@kirk0respite]

I can’t believe this is on here!!!!!

[@jasonmitchell7677]

Awsome video. It's a true race car and a great investment for collectors. I'm looking for one but that's a pipe dream. Meanwhile they are over shadowed by the terminator and will be the bargain buy and sky rocket in value. Get one while you can find one. It will be worth it.

[@nnamggiFellauQrD]

I love this car. I'm sure with some modern mods it would still kick some ass on track today

[@merc6]

Honestly, very surprised to see this o. Your channel. They were ahead of the time for sure.

[@buickmonte]

That is one clean machine!!! Plastic on the seats and window sticker still in place!!

[@user-xh3wr1do7k]

“Recaro seats hold the driver’s keyster in place.....” Best line ever.......😂

[@StockGT350]

Forged pistons.... low compression.... carillo rods and forged crankshaft? Why tf werent these supercharged more often?!

[@skunkwrxs]

Local shop in Phoenix has a turbocharged one. It is ridiculously badass. Check out Forced Air Technologies

[@_baller]

Turbo

[@seanmcglone1680]

Love the fact you aren't afraid to do a awesome burnout with a brand new one of 300 car.

[@obsessedwithguitars3157]

Well well, looks like you've been channeling my dreams again.

[@MikeStang2004]

My cobra r front bumper is on its way! I think that bumper is one of the coolest looking bumpers around for the new edge mustangs. Can wait to see how it will look on my GT

[@MichaelDouglas-24]

Sweet bro any mods

[@MikeStang2004]

@@MichaelDouglas-24 comp cams stage 2, edelbrock Victor Jr. Intake manifold, vortech V-2 Si-Trim supercharger, ford performance EV6 high flow fuel injectors with 47 lb, borla touring cat-back exhaust with a SVE x-pipe, steeda pulleys, Yukon 4.11 gears and it's been tuned by a local racetech shop. Three months ago I gave it a new paint job and like two months ago I got new wheels and tires. I got the staggered 2010 GT500 style wheels with Sumitomo Maximum Performance HTR Z5 275/35-18 tires on front and 285/40 on the back. The next mod I really want to do is swap out my heads and I want to make it a twin turbo now. I always wanted to coyote swap it too but first thing is first, I gotta save that mula 💰! But for now I'm happy with my baby. Bro it's my daily and my cruiser lol I want to buy a v6 so that one can be my daily and my baby a weekend car but then I think if I buy a cheap v6 around 1000 I always think 🤔 that money can go to my baby instead jajajajajaja that's why I haven't bought another car.

[@junitoss83]

One of my favorite cars of all times and I’m a Camaro guy. My childhood dream car

[@Low_N_Slow_two.2]

A couple seconds past 2:46 u can see he almost screwed up that front bumper😬😵

[@jacobramirez4189]

This is the one Mustang i love to be honest. Fortunately, It reminds me a lot of Lightning McQueen from Disney's Cars because of it's awesome look and design. In fact, It makes me think of McQueen when i drive it in racing games. You know, Like........My admiration for Owen Wilson.

[@Cheops2112]

I would never beat on a nice car like that.

[@christopherbrown1391]

My favorite mustang awesome video

[@chuckselvage3157]

Nice burnout.

[@richki.24]

I forgot about the SVT Mustangs ...... very cool ..

[@jp6614]

It's a unicorn 🦄 on 4 wheels. Clearly Ford can build quality muscle.

[@petemedina8446]

That's one nice looking car great power that 4.6 was a power house in these cars

[@matthewhartup941]

5.4L

[@petemedina8446]

@@matthewhartup941 Oops, yes you're correct.

[@dougb3740]

Very Cool Car!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Wesley_C]

I'm a fan of Mustangs sometimes, here in Gran Turismo 3 and NFS Hot Pursuit 2, I like this car.

[@stealthtrees96]

My favorite mustang ever😍

[@xeboi11]

Always loved this car since gran truismo 2 one of my favourite mustangs

[@rrmech11]

What did I do wrong Kev. YOU have the Best job in the World. And I have your music playlist. You had in High School. It Rocks

[@iivv_nn]

best looking mustang

[@Deadvous]

The heads are not from the navigator, they are specific to that engine and very very rare, the irs was on the 99 cobras first, exhaust came out the sides not the back, amazing how much you guys got wrong about this car. Also ya let’s do burnouts in original tires that can’t be replaced for a classic.

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

Great ride sounds like it's faster than current stock mustang. Shame about those cob webs on exhaust on this one, it deserves to be driven…

[@ooohhenrybmblm]

Sharpest tool among the New Edges. 😈

[@leonardogarza5604]

Is it just me or the burnout was completely unnecessary especially when the car still has the window sticker and seat covers.

[@TheSpeedEquipment]

Freezuh It hurt indeed

[@YNTGUNS]

It was necessary

[@kevinmckinley512]

What the fuck? A car like that needs to have a burnout done....the fuck outta here and go drive your fuckin prius🖕

[@scottmoody7052]

@@kevinmckinley512 it's a 45k cobra r. Not a honda civic.....

[@kevinmckinley512]

@@scottmoody7052 what does that have to do with anything? That's what the car was MADE TO DO so your point is mute!

[@alankulchecki3160]

I remember looking at one at the local dealership, it was new and the sticker price was a shock, word is for correct downforce on this car the wing had to be put at a certain level. it was not just bolted on but wind tunnel testing went into the design.

[@operamatthew]

definitely my speed

[@dat3.8ltr56]

That engine looks amazingggggg

[@jasonalbert4746]

Come on man. Get your facts correct if you are going to spew them. The 1999 Mustang Cobra was the first Mustang with IRS. SMH.

[@HerrPoopschitz]

In his defense, he does state ‘regular’ mustang.

[@MA-lv3kt]

Remember dad buying one of them back in 2001 and lost it in hurricane Katrina, what a lost it was my dads worse day I guess he lost cobra R camaro ss 2002 and a 1995 zr1 corvette. Ohh well it's nice to see the cobra R at least great video as usual

[@B1Springfield]

Shame Ford didn’t offer the 5.4 4v as a regular Cobra option. GTs should’ve come with the 4.6 DOHC, even if in the lower 285hp Lincoln form.

[@rhubarbpie2027]

Thanks to Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2, this car and the Lamborghini Murcielago were my childhood dream cars. ❤

[@joeygaming2987]

I love that mustang

[@Kinglew23]

Always loved that car

[@thefettfan3994]

Great modern hi-tech machined muscle car, well presented with true style as always. Unfortunately I deeply prefer my love for your old school classic muscle automobiles!!! Regards :-)

[@yeseniakrueger1863]

Yes..like my favorite a 1965 G.T.O TRI POWER 4 speed.....

[@giovannymontes1990]

Guy sounds like nick offerman👍🏾

[@georgeshadrick640]

I think it looks better in the brothers collection I might get hurt thank you for your service and have a nice day GS out

[@The_One_Over_There]

So many people think the 2015 Mustang was the first with independent rear suspension but meanwhile, The 2000 Cobra-R was the real mustang who had it first. Yet people often don't believe me

[@Cruderacing]

00R owner #278, the exhaust comes out the sides not the back, I cringed watching the burnouts on what I prayed wasn't the extremely soft (for track use) tires. It is one of the most extreme, radical, loud, comfy, beautiful, factory cars I've ever driven.

[@widewinger1454]

And the sound of that Borla side exhaust at full throttle is intoxicating.

[@kennyellis7961]

They have one of these at Tri city ford in Eden,NC.Still new and sitting in the showroom

[@cruiser0072]

@Kenny Ellis I looked at tri city ford website and it's not on there?

[@kennyellis7961]

@@cruiser0072 I don't think the car was for sale, It's just sitting in the showroom, at least it was a year ago.

[@ZacharyDarkes]

The Dominator Asp brought me here lol.

[@mattfrench884]

Great video

[@calvinredmon2290]

For some reason it reminds of the present day gt350

[@raymonddelacruz846]

My dream car

[@barbcoleman7681]

Ahead of its time. Had this car remained with a refined interior, it would have been much more exceptional. It handles much better than most realize. At Grattan Raceway the 2000 Cobra R is within 1 second of the 2013 Shelby GT500s lap time! Truly these cars produce between 430-450 horsepower at the crank out of a naturally aspirated 5.4l v8. It is a shame it was produced in such limited numbers.

[@vdubwinkie]

Hands down the coolest mustang ever. Ive seen other vids that show it had more than the advertised 385. More like 385 at the wheels so over 400 at crank

[@HELIXGHOST]

89 saleen is probably the sexiest car . Check it out.

[@vdubwinkie]

@@HELIXGHOST ive seen it, its definitely an awesome car. I just love the 00 R

[@HELIXGHOST]

@@vdubwinkie it's all good everyone has different taste.

[@noaht5191]

Always my favorite Mustang....wonder how my 6.4 Scat would hold up next to one of these.

[@dom_not_torretotedesco5707]

Future classic!!

[@MrPappysCobra]

Great video!

[@bgh70]

I remember reading about these in Hot Rod and wishing that I cold have one. Much nicer than my '02 V6 5 speed Mustang. Hey, do you have an extra left front fender? :D

[@julemandenudengaver4580]

do you have an 1970 AMC rebel machine...? wanna see that

[@alexyoungberg5232]

*I love the channel but I'd like to see more kick down accelerations than burnouts because let's be honest all these cars can do burnouts easily.*

[@slowpokebr549]

Yes!!! and I wan't to hear it from inside the car.

[@GamerNRetro]

The only Mustang from this generation that I would buy.

[@angelfigueroa1206]

LightningBlueMeanie Bro you are missing out Theres more cool SN95 stangs out there Drive a atleast 03-04 Mach 1 305hp 99-01 Svt cobra 320hp & definitely a 1994-1999 Saleen S351sc 497hp 2002-2004 Saleen S281E Extreme 425hp 2001-2004 Roush stage 3 360R 360hp 2003-2004 SVT Cobra -aka Terminator Youll know what im talking about All fast even to todays modern cars

[@jonathanragle9838]

Important to note that IRS showed up in '99 with the regular Cobra model.

[@richki.24]

It is a nice ride ....

[@ramontango6394]

All this videos are almost perfect.. what about some engine rev sounds.??? would love to hear that!! 🤔

[@jz28h]

The 2000 Cobra R didn’t come with Lincoln Navigator heads. The 00R heads are the father to the Ford GT Supercar cylinder heads. lol 😂 big big hiccup on that detail. The remainder of this video was awesome but people these days don’t fact check things.

[@dillhole3852]

My buddy bought one in 2000. I also bought a Camaro SS the same time. The camaro smoked it's ass. No matter however we raced!

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

Funny. I almost traded my '96 Mystic Cobra for a Cobra R when they came out. The dealer wanted almost $15K over MSRP for it. I drove it but, like my '96, hated the shifter position (I'm tall). I ended up driving a used '98 Camaro SS that same day and bought it instead. You're spot on, the SS was WAY faster than the Cobra (full disclosure, it had an aftermarket CAI and Borla axle-back). All that with a great stereo and A/C. Cheers.

[@philthyco1]

One of the best for sure!!!

[@charlesfollette2655]

Gt350 all day long for me, very cool car though

[@mchristr]

I can't believe someone let you beat on their Cobra R. Usually these things sit in a warehouse with a battery tender plugged in because they're never driven.

[@haleydog8]

I so want one.