Revell Monogram 1996 Mustang Cobra Convertible 1/24 Scale

For 1996, Ford finally did away with the aging 5.0 liter OHV V8, replacing it with a new 4.6 liter, SOHC, "modular" unit that was smoother, had slightly better fuel economy, and was able to meet pending emissions standards; performance, however, was roughly the same.

The new engine became standard equipment in the Mustang GT, but the SVT division wanted and needed more for the Cobra in order for it to compete with the more powerful Camaro models. They did this by taking the existing 280 hp (209 kW) DOHC 32V all aluminum modular engine and massaging it to produce 305 hp (227 kW) at 5800 rpm and 300 ft·lbf (407 N·m) of torque at 4800 rpm.

Ford also changed from the vernable Borg Warner T-5 to the newer T-45 (from 1996-1999). This 'new' Cobra was capable of running 0-60 miles per hour in 5.9 seconds. The '96 model proved capable of performance levels matching those of the '95 Cobra R.