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Forbes
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Track Testing Revology Cars' 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Cobra Jet
The Revology Cars 1968 Mustang Cobra Jet hitting over 100 mph at the track Revology Cars Revology Cars in Orlando, Florida, has made quite a name for itself over the past decade. What started in 2014 as one man's passion to combine classic Ford Mustang design with modern automotive technology has become a full-fledged automaker with a 26-station assembly line, multiple sub-assembly processes, and advanced in-house engineering to ensure the components meet Revology Cars' specific needs and high standards for performance, premium materials, and safety. The company has also produced over 300 'new' 1960s Ford Mustangs. My first experience driving a Revology Cars 1968 Mustang GT 2+2 Fastback, last fall on the public streets north of San Diego, was recently eclipsed by piloting the automaker's 1968 Fastback Ford Cobra Jet model. The Cobra Jet is a recent addition to Revology Cars' catalog of customer choices. And unlike the previous 460 horsepower, 5.0-liter V8 Fastback I drove on the street, this Performance Red Cobra Jet featured the company's more powerful, supercharged 710 horsepower V8 engine. And I drove it at a race track. The Cobra Jet's classic lines conceal a carefully engineered premium driving experience Revology Cars Circuit Florida, a new race facility located about 25 minutes from Disney World, features a 1.7-mile road course, though the track already has approval to expand to 2.5-miles, plus add a skidpad and off-road course. It was a convenient location to test the Cobra Jet under controlled circumstances, and between Circuit Florida's flawless road surface, variable speed turns, and long straightaways, I had everything I needed to explore this Ford Mustang's performance limit in a safe-yet-engaging atmosphere. The Cobra Jet's modern hardware let it confidently navigate Circuit Florida Revology Cars Engaging is really an insufficient term in this case. With the Cobra Jet's 710 horsepower V8, 6-speed manual transmission, power rack-and-pinion steering, upgraded suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes, the car is ready and willing to thrill its driver in a track setting, in a way no traditional muscle car ever could. But its starting price of $322,000 and its ability to hit well over 100 mph on Circuit Florida's main straight kept me extremely focused while driving it through the track's 10 turns. Driving the Cobra Jet at the track was among the best driving experiences I've had Revology Cars And yet, despite the triple-digit speeds and third-of-a-million dollar values in play, I could not suppress the giggles and perma-grin plastered on my face as I drove this gorgeous vehicle in a track environment. Tom Scarpello, Revology Cars' founder and CEO, has endeavored to create an uncompromised modern driving experience, despite the 60-year-old starting point these Ford Mustangs represent. And he's succeeded. I thought I knew this from my seat time last fall, but leveraging the Cobra Jet's more powerful drivetrain in a track environment illustrated the level of engineering Revology Cars has mastered. The Cobra Jet's interior looks vintage but features modern tech and premium materials Revology Cars In this circumstance you could just goose the Cobra Jet's throttle on the straights, revel in the Coyote V8's deep exhaust roar, and call it a day. But the car's precise steering, confident brakes, and controlled body roll beg for more sophisticated driving, and if you oblige the Revology Cars Cobra Jet will astound you. Despite enjoying myself immensely I never got close to this version of the classic Ford Mustang's limits, which is just the way I like it when driving someone else's six-figure automobile. A tour of Revology Cars' factory confirmed the advanced manufacturing the automaker uses Katherine Brauer Revology Cars Factory = Willy Wonka For Ford Mustangs To get a first-hand look at how Tom Scarpello's team of artisans create these wonderful vehicles I drove the Mustang Cobra Jet from Circuit Florida to Revology Cars' factory in Orlando. And to be clear, the car was just as accommodating on public roads as it was hitting triple-digit speeds at a race track. Once at the factory Tom walked me through the assembly process, pointing out his latest construction enhancement: a structural adhesive bonding process that now supplement's his team's welding process, providing body and chassis rigidity the original Ford Mustang's engineers could only dream about. Tom Scarpello founded Revology Cars to create the ultimate version of Ford's original Mustang Katherine Brauer Additional recent upgrades include more comfortable seats and improved window regulators, the latest examples of the constant engineering improvements Revology Cars has been practicing since it started building modern-day versions of Ford's iconic vehicle. It's this level of mechanical detail, along with Revology Cars's wide range of configuration options and dedicated customer support before, during, and after purchase, that has earned the automaker a loyal following, several repeat customers, and an ever-full order bank of car fans seeking the ultimate version of Ford's Mustang. At home on both the street and the track, this Cobra Jet is ready to deliver driving thrills Revology Cars
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Rare 1970 Ford Torino GT Super Cobra Jet Is One Fine Classic
Read the full story on Backfire News It's great to see the owner of this rare 1970 Ford Torino GT Super Cobra Jet cherish the classic car. Instead of just letting it molder in his garage or shed, he put some hard work into it, drives the thing regularly, and it looks better than ever owner originally encountered the Ford at a Mustang show. He said people told him he should consider a Torino but was opposed to the idea. But when he saw this one, he at first didn't realize what it was, immediately feeling smitten. It's easy to see why the guy gravitated to this ride. With a 429ci big block V8 under the hood, this Cobra Jet came with the Drag Pack. It was ready to race right out of the factory. For 12 years the guy tried buying the Torino GT from the previous owner, who finally sold it after buying another vehicle. He did a lot of restoration work to the car, even though it had already been restored to an extent. The engine was rebuilt with the compression ratio decreased so it could run on premium pump gas without problems. That blue you see is the factory original paint, which the current owner likes better than the white it had when he bought it. We think it looks better. As for handling performance, the guy hasn't touched anything. He fully admits the Torino GT drives like 'a tractor with too much power' but he loves that about it. However, he says kids who have grown up with much more refined and easier-to-drive vehicles don't enjoy it one bit. This thing isn't just a looker, it can still smoke the tires and rip down the drag strip. Watch the video to see it in action. Image via Subdivision Auto/YouTube
