# Drag-Racing Roadsters The 2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet is Far from Street Legal By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-04-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2012-ford-mustang-cobra-jet References: [machinespider](http://machinespider.com/2010/12/2012-ford-mustang-cobra-jet-photos-features/) & [autoguide](http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/04/2012-ford-mustang-cobra-jet-its-a-factory-drag-racer.html) The 2012 [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-mustang-gtd) Mustang Cobra Jet is one hot ride that was specially made for [drag racing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coyote-utopia) -- it's definitely not street legal. The powerful monster is equipped with a 5.4l supercharged engine and has 430 horsepower. It also comes with a 3-speed C4 Auto Race transmission. The 2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet costs a whopping $92,000 and comes straight from the factory ready to race. The supercharged car was built with the purpose of racing in the [NHRA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/competitiononly-vehicle) Stock and Super Stock racing classes. You can't drive this baby over to your friend's house! The muscular Mustang weighs a hefty 3,200 lbs and features light-weight, low-drag brakes, a NHRA certified roll cage and a wicked appearance that features a picture of a giant cobra snake on the side of the car. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Drag Racing Roadsters:** Opportunity for developing high-performance, non-street legal roadsters specifically designed for drag racing. - **Supercharged Engines:** Opportunity for creating and marketing supercharged engines with high horsepower for racing purposes. - **Factory-ready Race Cars:** Opportunity for manufacturing and selling race cars that are ready for competition straight from the factory. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automotive companies to cater to the niche market of drag racing by developing specialized vehicles and parts. - **Motorsports:** Opportunity for motorsports companies to capitalize on the demand for professional drag racing vehicles and equipment. - **Aftermarket Performance:** Opportunity for aftermarket performance companies to offer upgrades and modifications specifically tailored for drag racing enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Sports Car Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-mustang-gtd.md) - [Ultra-Exclusive Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronco-desert-racer.md) - [Retro-Inspired Mustangs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mustang-shelby-gt500-heritage.md) - [Inaugural Custom Mustang Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mustang.md) - [Off-Road Desert Racer SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-bronco-dr.md) - [Monstrously Powerful American Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-supercar.md) - [Highly Limited Competition-Only Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/competitiononly-vehicle.md) - [Fast-Charging Electric Mustangs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1967-ford-mustang-fastback.md) - [Reimagined Road-Legal Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar.md)