This 1994 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra convertible is #670 of 1,000 examples built to commemorate the Mustang’s selection as the pace car for the 1994 Indianapolis 500. The car is powered by a 302ci V8 paired with a five-speed manual transmission and is finished in Rio Red Tinted Clearcoat with a Saddle convertible soft top over Saddle leather. Equipment includes a limited-slip differential, a rear spoiler, 17″ cast-aluminum wheels, fog lights, a Mach 460 sound system, a CD stereo, cruise control, and air conditioning. This Mustang SVT Cobra convertible Pace Car Edition shows 59k miles, and is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner, a licensed retail dealer in California, with a Ford Motor Company certificate, a repair manual, Mustang and Indy 500 literature, the owner’s manual, and a clean California title.
All Indy 500 Cobra Pace Car replicas were finished in Rio Red Tinted Clearcoat (E8) and equipped with a power-operated Saddle soft top as well as the Indy 500 Pace Car Replica Package. Exterior features include a rear wing, Cobra badging, fog lights, fender vents, and dual exhaust outlets. The Carfax report lists accident damage in August 1999 and November 2002 entries. The front fenders and the hood wear Ford “R-DOT” labels. Photos detailing exterior imperfections are provided in the gallery.
Cast-aluminum 17″ five-spoke wheels are mounted with Nitto Motivo tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with Cobra-branded front calipers.
The cabin features articulated front seats upholstered in Saddle leather, with embroidered Indy-500 winged tire logos accenting the backrests. Interior amenities include power lumbar support for the front seats, dual front airbags, a Mach 460 sound system, a CD stereo, cruise control, and air conditioning.
The four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 5,800-rpm redline as well as gauges for coolant temperature, voltage, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 59k miles.
The 302ci V8 features electronic fuel injection and GT40 cylinder heads for a factory rating of 240 horsepower and 285 lb-ft of torque.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a T5OD five-speed manual transmission and a Traction-Lok limited-slip differential.
The Ford Motor Company certificate identifies this car as #670 of 1000 examples built and lists an assembly date of April 7, 1994.
The Carfax report shows the aforementioned damage and at least one open recall.
The car has not passed a California emissions test.