Ford Hints at Return of Cobra as Successor to Shelby GT350
Ford Racing released a teaser for the Mustang Cobra with a naturally aspirated V8, set to debut in 2027; no technical details about the car have been disclosed yet.
In a 36-second video, it is stated that the new Mustang will feature a naturally aspirated engine developed from racing technologies. The teaser refers to the car as the Ford Mustang Cobra.
The teaser mentions 2027, while a dealer information leak links the vehicle to the 2028 model year. The car is described as the successor to the Mustang Shelby GT350, and its production is expected to be limited to the 2029 model year.
According to preliminary data, the Mustang Cobra will be equipped with a 5.2- or 5.4-liter naturally aspirated V8 and a Tremec manual transmission. The power output has not yet been revealed. As a reference point, the previous Mustang Shelby GT350's 5.2-liter V8 produced 526 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque, though these figures do not apply to the new model.
The return of the Cobra name may be connected to Ford's decision to discontinue the Shelby brand. Shelby America holds the rights to the name, and Ford previously paid approximately $800 for each Shelby Mustang sold. Licensing fees exceeded $30 million.
