2013 was the penultimate model year of the fifth-generation Mustang, which saw the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 of the GT gain 8 horsepower. The Cobra Jet, however, is a completely different animal from the series-production GT.
Officially designated part number M-FR500-CJ, the 2013 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet is a purpose-built drag racer that used to retail at $85,490 for the naturally aspirated version. Prospective customers were also presented with a supercharged version at $92,990 or nearly $130,000 adjusted for inflation. Rod Heltzel owns 2013 Super Cobra Jet chassis #30, which is pictured in black at Texas Motorplex alongside a blue Demon 170 owned by Herman Young.
Known as Demonology on social media, Herman regularly uploads racing videos in which the Demon 170 makes easy work of seriously powerful cars. Rod's Super Cobra Jet, however, launches harder and is quicker in the quarter mile.
Unfortunately, neither Herman nor Rod mentioned the quarter-mile times and speeds. On the other hand, we do know from none other than Rod that his 2013 model is good for 8.79 seconds completely stock. On this occasion, he used race wheels, Mickey Thompson drag radials out back and skinnies up front, plus a big ol' drag chute.
Over at Dodge, the Stellantis-owned marque claims 1.66 seconds to 60 miles per hour (97 kilometers per hour) and 8.91 seconds at 151.17 miles per hour (243.28 kilometers per hour) in the quarter. With corn brew in the fuel tank and all lightweight options, that is. By lightweight options, Dodge refers to the likes of carbon wheels and one seat to the detriment of the passenger and the rear seats.
Photo: Demonology on YouTube
Not as rare as the Super Cobra Jet, the Demon 170 is the world's most powerful series-production muscle car. 3,300 were made in total, of which 300 were sold to customers in Canada. The Demon 170 builds on the 2018 model year Dodge Challenger SRT Demon with plenty of go-faster upgrades that go far beyond the E85-capable V8.
E10 gives you 900 ponies and 810 pound-feet (1,098 Nm), whereas true E85 results in a staggering 1,025 horsepower at 6,500 revolutions per minute and 945 pound-feet (1,281 Nm) of tire-shredding torque at 4,200 revolutions per minute. The Ford Motor Company advertises the corner-carving Mustang GTD with more than 800 horsepower from the Predator engine, meaning that the S650-generation Shelby GT500 will make at least 800 crank ponies as well.
Be that as it may, the forthcoming Shelby GT500 will be alone in the segment. Dodge replaced the L-platform Charger and Challenger with the STLA Large-based Charger, a heavy son of a gun that can be had with either three or five doors and either 3.0L twin-turbo I6 or electric muscle.
As far as GM is concerned, the Camaro is certain to come back at some point during this decade. The problem is, the seventh generation is expected in the form of an EV, most likely a zero-emission sedan rather than a two-door coupe or convertible. How the mighty have fallen, huh?
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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