Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Inspired by the wild SVT Cobra Rs from the ’90s, the 2003 model was not named R since it wasn’t so limited in production and was available to the general public rather than just private teams. However, this SVT Cobra was a fascinating, vital model for the Mustang dynasty since it featured two firsts (via Motor Week).
One was the first factory supercharged engine and the other was the first independent rear suspension. SVT took the standard 4.6-liter block and mounted different heads and superchargers to get 390 hp and 390 lb.-ft of torque. The engine got the nickname “Terminator,” and a rumor was that it had more than the advertised 390 hp. Ford equipped the SVT Cobra with an independent rear suspension, a setup similar to the first Ford GT, to handle all that power and torque.