Would you rather the '06 Cobra have a S/C V8 or V10?

Z28x · Nov 23, 2003

Would you rather the '06 Cobra have a S/C V8 or V10? assuming both put out the same HP, torque, gas milage, and cost the same.

RiceEating5.0 · Nov 23, 2003

You'll have to be a little more specific. Are we talking about the 427ci v10?

If so, v10 it is. More displacement and an extra two cylinders.

Won't be long before vortech or a few other companies make a supercharger for it. Hmmm, blown v10.

Besides, v10's are just pimp. Usually it and v12's are reserved for supercars.

I wouldn't mind the S/c 5.4L v8 either.

posm6s · Nov 24, 2003

If its something like the 351/5.8L V-10 that people talked about a month or so ago, then yeah it would be sweet. Imagine a stupid little F-body wanting some, 2 extra cylinders=no contest.

Though, the S/C would also be nice to have.

Put the two together and theres heaven.

Floppy · Nov 24, 2003

Nothing sounds like a V8.

bit · Nov 24, 2003

I don't understand why more people would vote for the V10. If for no other reason that you could just change a pulley on the SC and really boost the performance of your Stang.

Dr_EluSivE · Nov 24, 2003

Floppy said:
Nothing sounds like a V8.

Heard the Aston Martin V12 vanquish?? Best sounding exaust i have ever heard.

Dr.

i4power · Nov 24, 2003

Floppy said:
Nothing sounds like a V8.

Good point. Best sound, bar none. The Vanquish V12 sounds pretty damn sweet though.

TrueBlueCajun · Nov 24, 2003

I say let the Cobra stay 8. Gas Guzzler tax will kill you, not to mention the Ins. and actual price tag. Putting a V-10 in a Cobra will knock 50% of potential Cobra buyers(including me) right out of the market due to the cost. A V-10 cobra will be $65,000.00+ in 2006. I say screw the V-10. Don't need it.

tylers65 · Nov 24, 2003

I guess I don't see the big deal. Ford already has the V-10. It's not like they need to develop a whole new engine. So why does everyone think the price would go up that dramatically over the current Cobra? The latest rumor says the 06 Cobra will have 500 HP. So the gas guzzler tax will probably apply no matter which engine they squeeze that 500 Hp out of.

TrueBlueCajun · Nov 24, 2003

tylers65 said:
I guess I don't see the big deal. Ford already has the V-10. It's not like they need to develop a whole new engine. So why does everyone think the price would go up that dramatically over the current Cobra? The latest rumor says the 06 Cobra will have 500 HP. So the gas guzzler tax will probably apply no matter which engine they squeeze that 500 Hp out of.

They already have the GGT on the '03 Cobras so that wouldn't change. Go to your friendly neighborhood Ins. Co and say you have a V-10 engine in your car. Their eyes will look like a slot machine spinning and come up with $$$ signs.I know they have a V-10 in their truck line, but they would have to do a overhaul of the engine bay for that monster to fit. Plus knowing Ford, they'll jack up the price just for laughs.

Cook89Notch · Nov 24, 2003

VEEEEE 8 !!!!!!!!!!!! V10s sound like poo!

PonyGrl420 · Nov 24, 2003

V8!!! becides the fact that it just sounds a hell of alot better. A v8 is the mustangs heratige that is what belongs in there.

95kobrah · Nov 24, 2003

PonyGrl420 said:
V8!!! becides the fact that it just sounds a hell of alot better. A v8 is the mustangs heratige that is what belongs in there.

Exactly... #1 V8 sound
#2 V8 heritage
#3 its a MUSTANG not a VIPER

Brett88 · Nov 24, 2003

Both would be out of my price range.

Z28x · Nov 24, 2003

I'd take the V10, it is more rare and prestigious than a V8.

TrueBlueCajun - Assume the SC V8 and V10 cost the same and get the same milage (which could be done) Chances are any 500HP Cobra will be around $40K-$45K

SVTdriver · Nov 24, 2003

I would have to say V8. A V10 would likely weigh more. And that would be bad for weight distribution.

Z28x · Nov 24, 2003

SVTdriver said:
I would have to say V8. A V10 would likely weigh more. And that would be bad for weight distribution.

THe recent 5.8L V10 mustang concept is 90lbs. lighter than the superchaged V8 Cobra engine

gp001 · Nov 24, 2003

V8. American Muscle cars only have V8s. V10s are for trucks and clown shoes

noe · Nov 24, 2003

if a v10 can get an excursion moving that fast, id love to see it in a lightweight cobra

CatmanJJ · Nov 24, 2003

Is the V10 completly forged like the S/C V8, if not I'm sure most people will wanna stick with the V8.

Would you rather the '06 Cobra have a S/C V8 or V10?