Other years : 76 77 [1978] 79 80 81 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04

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Body Styles (compare years, see more 1978 style information including Special Models)

King Cobra Hatchback

Cobra Hatchback

In 1978, Ford introduced the King Cobra option for the Mustang II at a price of $1277. This version was considered the "Boss of the Mustang stable" and featured a giant snake decal on the hood, pinstriping around the windows, decklid, wheel lips, rocker panels, belt, and over-the-roof area. It also had a large front and rear spoiler, rear quarter flares, spoke wheels, and the 5.0L V8 engine.

The standard 1978 Mustang Cobra II received a new stripe tape treatment mid-year with tri-color tape stripes, large "Cobra" block letters midlevel on the side and decklid spoiler, a Cobra decal on the back spoiler, and a Cobra II snake emblem on a black grille.

Production Totals (compare years)

Total		VIN		VCT		Body		Sub-Total
9,009		03		69F		Hatchback Cobra II		4,049
		03		69F		Hatchback King Cobra II		4,960

Paint Color Codes (compare years, paintref.com - codes, chips)

		Code		Sample		Mfg Code
Black		1C				M1724
Silver		1G				M5299
Bright Red		2R				M5400
Dark Midnight Blue		3A				M5585
Dark Jade		46				M5328
Medium Chestnut		5M				M5114
Dark Brown		5Q				M5477
Bright Yellow		6E				M5080
Bright Aqua		7H				M5482
Light Aqua		7Q				M5479
Chamois		83				M5520
Tangerine		85				M5533
Chamois Glow		8W				M5739
White		9D				M5418

VIN Decoder (compare years)

Year: 8 = 1978
Assembler:
F = Dearborn, Michigan
R = San Jose, California
Body:
02 = Coupe
03 = Hatchback Cobra II (also base level hatchback)
Engine: F = Optional 134hp V8
Unit Number: 1978 Mustangs start at 100001
The VIN number is on top edge of the dash on the driver's side visible through the windshield.

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