Is the 1993 Ford Cobra R the ULTIMATE Fox Body Mustang?

The Fox Body generation of the Ford Mustang ran from 1979-1993. To end it all on a high note Ford produced the SVT Cobra R. Under the hood is the 5.0L V8 that is producing 235HP & mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Cobra R has gone on a diet with radio, A/C, rear seats and sound deadening being deleted by the factory. The exterior of the Cobra R has a unique grill, wheels, deck lid spoiler and rear bumper. Is the 1993 Ford Cobra R the ULTIMATE Fox Body Mustang?
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[@86mustanggt]

Here is a few fun facts, the R had basic LX interior, SVO rear lights and 107 were made not 303. The rims on the R show up on later GT’s. Sweet car and a classic fox body.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for the info

[@ryanjamieson8779]

The front wheels and brakes were also put on outside of the factory, they were shipped with regular 4 lug pony wheels on the front, and 5 lug swapped off site.

[@MegaSheila12]

I was thinking 106

[@appalachianfoxbodysaaronau3257]

Last 4 had smog because Ford was sued . 103 was produced and they had more orders than cars. They made 4 more to make 107. Last 4 went to California.

[@pigybak]

love how you taking us back and forth to Carlisle

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad to hear that! Lori and I had such a good experience there!

[@anthonylaudano9751]

@@RaitisRides As much as a mustang nut that I am.I have never seen a 93R in person. I am lucky to have my vibrant red 93 cobra.With just 20thousand original miles. The best part I stold the car compared what it cost today. I payed 17.500bucks back in 05.I remember signing the paperwork and telling the original owner that your going to regret selling the car.Today if I were to possibly consider selling my 93 cobra it be 40grand today and a year from now it will be 50grand and they will continue to rise in value

[@anthonylaudano9751]

@@RaitisRides Hey man not too sound like a know it all.Ford only built 107 R versions.I had a chance to buy one back in 93 and I didn't do it.Yes I regret not buying one.

[@anthonylaudano9751]

@@RaitisRides Curious how many miles on the R

[@anthonylaudano9751]

@@RaitisRides Recently I saw a dyno on a stock 93 cobra and it put down 222hp and 280tq.So yes underatted. So there more like 275hp and 330tq at the crank.

[@Fony_turgeson]

My favorite year for the mustang. What a beauty. And no other exhaust note can sound so good stock

[@RaitisRides]

Agreed

[@Fony_turgeson]

@@RaitisRides from 88 to 93. I personally like a black 91 5 .0 gt. Stock

[@robray7106]

Joe, this is my dream Fox body. I owned a 1989 black LX 5.0 hatchback with roll down windows and 5 speed. The body was rough, but I loved that car. This brings back memories. Thanks, Lori.

[@deadlybinkie9788]

Bruh thats not anywhere near the best look

[@anthonylaudano9435]

I WISH I BOUGHT A 93 R WHEN I HAD THE CHANCE BUT AT LEAST I HAVE MY 20 THOUSAND MILE VIBRANT RED 93 THAT'S ALL ORIGINAL EXCEPT FOR EXHAUST.

[@paulhudgins5120]

Just a great Video by You & Lori, does that bring back to my 2 Foxbodies I had, a 85 GT and a Dark blue 92 5.0 LX , these cars are just so special, the Corba R is a very Sweet ride. Thanks to you both for sharing!

[@Bobby4v]

It was either last year or year before a 93 Cobra R sold for 110k at auction!! The wheels used on the 93 R (which is 5 lug) are actually used on the 94/95 GT. Alot of people think all 93 cobras were 5 lug, but only the R was. The cobra R and the 84-86 SVO are the only factory 5 lug foxbody mustang, And the SVO, 93 cobra and 93 cobra R were also the fox mustangs that came with rear disc brakes. Great video!! Im enjoying all the videos from that show!

[@sierraavenger2432]

Dude please keep making FoxBody content, LOVE IT! I used to own a GT back in the day and wish I still did. I will again though!

[@chargercaddy]

Great video brother 👍 love how you take us from new to older cars. I had the 88 iroc-z 5.7 tpi and my cousin use to have a 92 fox body gt . We had tons of fun . Great videos keep them coming 👏

[@sidneyarmour26]

Hey Joe. I'm loving the coverage of the classics, and the Ford show. You and Laurie are doing a great job with the channel!

[@rileytinny5946]

One of the coolest cars ever made, hands down!! Thanks for this review👍

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one Riley! I appreciate you watching!

[@mike_svt93]

Still got my 93 SVT Cobra -- Teal w/24k and stock from air filter to tailpipe. Had it on the Carlisle All Ford showfield 3 or 4 times back in the day. Thanks for the 93R review

[@jpat99]

So the repeated 303 must have been killing you as well. I had a Black one, dad had Teal, and Mom's was Red stored in the garage through the mid 90's. I ended up selling my black one, buying the red one from my parents and dad eventually sold his Teal one.

[@jtome84-91]

Love that you’re showcasing the modern classics ! Nice work Lorie !

[@Jstall7543]

93 Cobra is so Nice! I have a 93 GT Oxford White! Love it! 69,000 miles!

[@kashi2000]

such a great looking car. nothing beats 80s and 90s styling.

[@RaitisRides]

So true!

[@amill1563]

Don't stop believe'n.

[@RaitisRides]

Heck yeah man!

[@guitfan1954]

Great 80s tune!

[@RaitisRides]

IOMTT Fan heck yeah!

[@jmmustangs3078]

Keep it up, 1st time I seen one of those. Mustang knowledge growing because of your channel.

[@mavsman7449]

Beautiful foxbody Cobra R , thanks for bringing us this review 👏

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome!

[@scottmsilverman2060]

Great review Joe. I had just arrived at the Ford display when you were filming! Awesome car!

[@RaitisRides]

That’s so cool Scott! Thanks for the support!

[@brentengstrom5406]

Those guys who had these cars in high school were so cool.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so right about that!

[@joem9751]

Yeah, we had one kid who was a junior and his Dad bought him a 1990 Saleen! I had a beat '80 VW Rabbit in yellow with no exhaust beyond the flex pipe attached to the manifold. Kids would pump their fists as I pulled into the school parking lot wanting me to punch it and make as much noise as I could... Fun times...

[@creditrepairusa2232]

Not my school. They were usually douche heads. Now, if you had a sport bike? Different crowd. I had a 92 Zx6 when I was a senior in 94. Bikes carried more pull. The good ole days.

[@jpp9846]

I have an 87 Ttop. You're right, THEY ARE NOT the fastest car on the streets today, but they are absolutely a blast to drive and still get a lot of respect and looks.

[@anthonylaudano9435]

I AGREE BROTHER I HAVE A RED 87 MUSTANG GT AND MY VIBRANT RED 93 COBRA LOL THERE NOT THE FASTEST CAR ON THE ROAD BUT BACK IN THE 90S THEY WERE THE SHIT AND TODAY THERE STILL A BLAST TOO DRIVE.

[@anthonylaudano9435]

A 93 COBRA R WITH LOW MILES AND ORIGINAL ARE PROBABLY CLOSING IN ON 150 GRAND TOO MAYBE A COUPLE HUNDRED GRAND.

[@christenn32]

Loving all the Mustang content!

[@Dreamweaver17]

I actually dig the wheels and tires on this bad boy! Another classic machine, thanks Joe!

[@bikingD]

Hey Joe, Little fun fact. The tail lights are actually from an 84 to 86 SVO for the Cobra. Also in Canada all 85 to 89 GT's had Cobra decals on the rear of the car so technically all GT's in Canada in those years were Cobra's. That 93 though is pretty enjoyed the review as always.

[@sushiblox5201]

Thank you Joe! Amazing video made my day!

[@darylharvey2865]

Joe Raiti, the hardest working man in the car business! You sure you don't have a twin? You're everywhere! LOL Thanks for everything you're doing!

[@marcstoltz8129]

Thanks for taking us back in the day Joe. Cool classic ride. Woulda made a nice On Throttle. Of course appreciating Lori’s camera work. 👍🎥

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Marc! We just do the best with what we have!

[@marcstoltz8129]

@@RaitisRides Whatever you have to work with you and Lori bring the best Joe! Each day, Each Video....the best. Keeps us tuned in.

[@willjam465]

I graduated from high school in 1989. Loved fox bodies back then, and still do today. Look for one every now and again, and may still pull the trigger if the right one comes along...as long as my wife does not make me sell my current nostalgia trip in my garage, a ‘97 M3/4/5.

[@markurbancowboy]

I love the Fox Body 5.0 Mustangs! I wanted one so bad back in the early 90's when I was in college and had no money. 😥

[@jones9039]

Great job filming as always !!!

[@damachine3]

My mom and step dad bought a 1984 GT 5.0 brand new. They still have it. It was the first badass car I ever drove. I thought it was so freaking powerful back then. My current gen ZL1 1LE makes it look weeeaaaak!

[@roscodobson]

Thanks for the history!! Awesome video 😎🇺🇸

[@dja7568]

Still have my 1991 GT. Iconic body style and like you said pretty easy to work on and so much fun to drive💯

[@kgthegreatone943]

Love the fox body Mustang my brother had a 88 LX Coupe I loved it! 5.0L! Great job with the camera Lori

[@rico4you]

Damn what an awesome flashback! Listening to Journey in the background!! Yes! ....I remember back in '93 racing my friends new 93 Camaro Z28 5.7 litre against this Cobra! What crazy times! Love it....pd maybe you could once or twice a month Flashback cars!

[@RaitisRides]

The good old days!

[@gingerbreadman5756]

Hella video RR! Love the car, love the video! You & Lori stay safe and successful

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man! You are so awesome!

[@gashthrasher_8976]

I'm blown away. My first car was an '85 GT and my next car an '89 SALEEN FBO!! GOD the memories!!

[@AhmedAli-vy7bn]

I see you man, two video uploads in one day man great job! Keep up the great work man!! :) :)

[@RaitisRides]

I appreciate you letting me bring it to you!

[@AhmedAli-vy7bn]

@@RaitisRides I've really loved this whole experience! :)

[@kimojoseph8057]

Joe that was a awesome 👏 video I like how you bringing back those old school classic first time I get to see one ☝️ like that big up the entire team and the camera 📷 man working it like champ 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯💯💯💯✊✊✊✊✊👊👊👊💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥🔥✅✅✅📷📷📷📷📷

[@RaitisRides]

You are so supportive! Thank you!

[@droogii1142]

Love these old foxbody Mustangs

[@HELIXGHOST]

Nice finally ty joey . This is a beautiful machine 😍

[@hakemz.]

No wonder why I loved your channel so much. 💯💖💪🚗

[@RaitisRides]

I really appreciate that!

[@toddwatkins9666]

LOVE the content!!!!! Keep it going “Joe Cool”!!

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you brother! I am so glad that you are part of the Raiti's Rides family!

[@mariowhyte2816]

I am totally digging all the Carlisle footage man!!!! I literally just got a Hotwheels 1990 fox body Mustang for my son yesterday!!! This is perfect!!! #RaitisRides #ToTheDoorPanel #LoriGotAngles #SweatOutAndRevOut #BoyOhBoyOhBoy

[@RaitisRides]

That’s so awesome Mario! I’m glad I could share the excitement.

[@johnwjeromejr]

Beautiful, rare classic!

[@TeamTrapEater510]

Man!! Love this!!! Now you need to review a 05-09 mustang GT.

[@RaitisRides]

Yes sir!

[@TeamTrapEater510]

Raiti's Rides I was also waiting for this review!(in secret of course) especially when you did a regular fox body, I knew at some point you’d do the cobra/cobra R. Love all your videos man! And congrats on the Shelby GT350R. Beauty of a car you have!

[@marvinscottjr.4310]

I like this retro review, man!

[@johnolson3380]

Those taillights first appeared on the SVO.

[@RaitisRides]

Great eye man!

[@southdetroitentertainment7741]

Joe, am i hearing Journey, Don't Stop Believing in the back ground? Great video brother

[@brianortiz604]

Also can’t go wrong with mustang.Mustang is one of my favorite cars too!

[@javi5.096]

Thank You was waiting on this one

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I could share it with you Javier!

[@bernieberroa]

Nice Work with the Cam Lory

[@Kevinnava4]

If these guy makes a video about any car u know it is worth of thinking of buying it

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me bring them all to you!

[@Kevinnava4]

Aye u are the Man U can sell anything broken pencil

[@RaitisRides]

@@Kevinnava4 Thanks man!

[@guitfan1954]

Appreciate the info Joe... thanks!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man!

[@fitfogey]

What a beautiful ride!

[@halshoahmed7471]

So beautiful man 🤯 always love watching your videos, god bless you and your wife 🙏

[@mikeprice8307]

Beautiful review for a beautiful automobile.

[@ryanscubarhino201]

Boom! Great as always!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Ryan!

[@jameswest1515]

Love the foxes

[@RaitisRides]

Same here James!

[@LL-nw7rl]

This is my dream car...you just taught me it really is a 5.0! 💪👍

[@57577566475]

Man, I was there! Wish I would have seen you

[@RaitisRides]

I know brother same here Brady! Maybe next year!

[@tomc8854]

Cool video and car! Last and best of the fox bodies. Much cleaner looking than the GT. always thought the tail light louvers looked cheesy. Had one of my coolest drives in an 87 GT convertible. Rented it in Orlando and drove it down to the Keys. Funny how small these look now compared to a modern mustang.

[@robertlombardi2228]

Love to see a review and test drive of the 1990 Ford Mustang 5.0 Lx convertible on an up coming Randy’s Rides.

[@RaitisRides]

That would be awesome!

[@purplelush2784]

Yes! Love your videos

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Stacia! I really appreciate that!

[@tonystuart6523]

Love the review

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@tokinGLX]

tail lights were the standard tail lights for all mustangs in 83/84

[@calvincooley1074]

SVO tailights

[@sombut415]

Wow I’d love to get my hands on those..

[@RaitisRides]

Same here Kenny!

[@EnhancedChimp]

Yeah just 100 grand it's quite reasonable.

[@sombut415]

@@EnhancedChimp 100k? I’m the ffffk outta here ✌️

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

I had two fox bodies. These things are absolute tanks. If they jumped these instead of the general Lee's in hazard county, only 1 woulda been needed.

[@HASHIRAMA1000]

Omg.... one of my dream cars. Its perfectly perfect 😮😮😮

[@jpat99]

Only made 107 of the R's and not 303. The car also had 5 lug set up over the standard 4 lug even on the regular Cobra. Additionally it was the first Mustang to have 13" Front Rotors and 10.5" Rears that would eventually make it on streamline cars in later years.

[@mjbachman3027]

Getting the larger Cobra volume booster past the drivers side inner fender and mounted on the firewall was a huge chore when I installed the 13" front disc brakes and larger rear disc brakes on my 1986 GT.

[@zepcrazyfre]

My dad owned an 1990 Fox Body 5.0 Red Mustang Convertible with an 5-Speed standard transmission (it was fast as hell lmao faster than my mother’s 2008 Mustang GT)....you are batting a 3000 average Smokin’ Joe did you know my pops 🤣🤣🤣 great review!!! *#ONTHROTTLE* 💯🔥

[@toddwatkins9666]

DUDE.....you should buy Lori a Fox body Mustang.....that’ll be an AWESOME Christmas gift!!! You can post it to the channel and EVERYTHING!!!!!

[@RaitisRides]

I like the way that you think Todd!

[@timobanks560]

Looks clean AF

[@mobgma]

wow just awesome. love this car

[@xrmerkur]

🐎🏁another fun fact / rumor was the Cobra R taillights were original stock from the first ford performance division named SVO (Special Vehicle Operations)

[@lyttonwilliams7161]

That's my dream muscle 💪 🚗

[@RaitisRides]

I’m glad I could share her with you!

[@sonnycarreon8239]

Damn this brings me back in high school yrs🥰😎🔥🔥🔥

[@toddclark332]

Veryy cool Stang joe thanks girl for sharing this with us

[@LS1007]

Wow, a well kept blast from the past Cobra R! Did you notice how small the tailpipes are? Thanks for sharing it Joe. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

I know right Larry! Thanks for watching!

[@SSaugaCriss]

2.25" is balanced for engine output

[@RaitisRides]

SSaugaCriss agreed

[@SSaugaCriss]

the guy's rolling around with 3" supertraps on their 5L's were just losing scavaging power. Ford knew what they were doing, looks clean too.

[@LS1007]

SSaugaCriss Yes the point was low power and small exhaust compared to today’s engines and exhausts.

[@SirMerv]

Oh Joe please tell me you found a SVO at Ford Nationals! Love this car btw we don't really have any foxbody cobras in Canada atleast I've never seen one yet!

[@timwilken6114]

What a beautiful car. But don't forget, this was the first year they used 5 lugs and not 4

[@brianortiz604]

Joe Raiti that’s a very cool car I love mustang cars and also my father owned a mustang long time ago

[@stevendennis7619]

MORE of the older cars 🚗 😎 !!!

[@WWPTV]

Want! Great video.

[@nathanaelgulilat5059]

Hi raiti rides!!🙌🙌

[@RaitisRides]

Hey Nati!

[@nathanaelgulilat5059]

Raiti's Rides great video!! Really appreciate it

[@RaitisRides]

@@nathanaelgulilat5059 Thanks brother!

[@mat13174]

As an owner of multiple fox body cars, this is The holy grail of the fox body generation…although I’d be perfectly content with a “regular” 🐍, in teal please 😇

[@MrBx4525]

Joe... those wheels were also 5 lug instead of 4 which made it more unique. Please do a review of the fox body Saleen supercharged. 😉

[@Shakerhood69]

Wow, that's awesome!

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that you like it!

[@hywelparagas8141]

That cobra looks clean.

[@williamserver4332]

Ahhhh. These cars and the IROCS . I miss the 80s and 90s

[@moonbeamskies3346]

Back in 1993 those were considered to be low profile tires! And at 17" the wheels were thought to be huge. I will say this, at 235 hp yes the Cobra R was fast but it wasn't exactly mind-blowing because Chevy and Pontiac already offered that much power and even a little bit more in the Camaro and Firebird that anyone could buy, and that came with radio, AC, back seat, etc. But still, the Cobra R of 1993 was awesome.

[@adamn5821]

Those wheels would be used later on the Mustang GT in 1994 only in more of a silver finish. Also th R was only available in that red color while the regular Cobras were also available in black and Teal. Also, they didn't make 303 of the R's. I am pretty sure they only made somewhere around 107 or so. It's too bad Ford didn't actually add any performance over the regular Cobra. A cool car. Thanks for reviewing it.

[@IamJay02]

I love the fox body mustang

[@RaitisRides]

You have good taste!

[@nstylemotorsportsracing1471]

My first car was 92 5.0 notch back!

[@RaitisRides]

N Style motorsports racing nice man! That’s awesome!

[@IamJay02]

@@nstylemotorsportsracing1471 sounds epic

[@joem9751]

I don't know which I liked better at the time, this, or the Saleen. I think I'd give the edge to the Saleen as that was more street. Either way, two awesome Fox body examples. They felt a lot quicker too. Back in the days when the gas pedal had a direct cable to the throttle instead of the gas pedal just being a controller.

[@Hard_7_Iron]

Nice ride.

[@RaitisRides]

Thank Kyle for letting me share it with you!

[@remander3873]

Saw a black and gold Cobra II at the gas station the other day. Ugly car, but the guy had it in great condition!

[@AhmedAli-vy7bn]

Road to 500k subscribers!! :)

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for being on the journey with me!

[@AbdullahHood]

Not my favourite Mustang but that’s a fine example.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Gareth! What is your favorite Mustang?

[@camerongt5008]

Raiti's Rides I'm not Gareth but mines a 2003-2004 Mustang Mach 1 or a 96-98 cobra

[@garynapoli3042]

@@camerongt5008 same motor in both of those it actually started in the Lincoln Mark 8 I wish I had to off air ride suspension sucks

[@AbdullahHood]

Raiti's Rides The 1967 GT350 or the 2020 GT350 😎

[@camerongt5008]

Gareth Hood or Eleanor

[@thinkabout602]

Love the history of Mustangs. I had the original Stang, it was called a Falcon. 😊

[@SSaugaCriss]

another reason Ford did this limited run of R's was for entry into the SCCA world challenge races to go against the just released Camaro LT1 which would of walked a reg GT around the track.

[@RaitisRides]

You are 💯 correct man!

[@moonbeamskies3346]

I read a comment some years back that the 1987 Mustang GT was almost as fast in stock form as these 1993 Cobra Rs were. It was said that Ford "secretly" tweaked the H.O. 5.0 liter engine in ways that lowered output incrementally from 1988 through 1992, such as the updated mass airflow sensor, such that the horsepower decreased from 225 in 1987 down to 205 by 1993.

[@SSaugaCriss]

@@moonbeamskies3346 the 1988 LX coupe 5gear was the fastest 86 to 93 non SVT. the tweaks you read about were for a smoother idle and better efficiency as updates.

[@roystoys3099]

Love Fox Bodys & Have Had Mine For Over 25 Years Now!! Always Wished Ford Would Gave More Power From The Factory Tho!! A Stock Z28 Could Still Smoke The Cobra Like A Pack Of Newports!!

[@Primal391]

I remember the gt was the cooler looking one, but the lx 5.0 was the one to get? I’m a little hazy on that. The lx was lighter with the same engine and set up.