Ford has announced it is selling a one-off prototype of the NHRA competition-ready 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas (September 26-28), with the proceeds to be handed over to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
As part of the sale, the winning bidder will also become an honorary member of the Team Mustang with full backstage passes to the Ford Product Development Center, Ford Design Studios and Ford Racing, with these opportunities providing valuable information that can be used on the drag strip.
The Cobra Jet will be sold at no reserve on Saturday, September 28. The NHRA-legal vehicle is powered by a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 mated to a T4 racing transmission and features an optional traction “wheelie” bar, 8.50 ET certified chrome-moly safety cage, exclusive Cobra Jet-branded Weld wheels, three-link rear suspension, lightweight racing brakes, 9-inch rear axle, and custom Cobra-branded Recaro seats.
This particular Mistang was the prototype for the 2014 model year racer and carries the unique serial number #2014 BJMS CJXX1. The paint scheme features a fiery orange satin finish with dark gray reflective stripes. The car also has a distinctive license plate with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s logo.
“This Cobra Jet is an awesome factory turn-key performer at the drag strip. It’s capable of approximately nine-second quarter mile runs as delivered from Ford,” commented Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer.
By Dan Mihalascu
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