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The Factory Five Mk4 Roadster is the world’s best-selling, best-engineered, and best-performing replica of all time.<\/h2>\n

There is no better way to honor a legacy than to continue it. The Mk4 Roadster is designed to accurately reproduce the looks of the legendary 427 Cobra*, keeping its essence intact, while using modern technology, parts, and materials to improve performance, reliability, and comfort.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEARN MORE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

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\nLARRY WEBSTER | EDITOR, CAR & DRIVER MAGAZINE\n\t

Kit Options<\/strong>
\nTwo Ways to Build Your Mk4<\/h2>\n

There are two ways to build your Factory Five Mk4 Roadster. You can use parts from a Mustang donor car (Base Kit) or you can get all-new parts from us (Complete Kit). Either way you choose to build your Factory Five Roadster, we have engineered the kit to make the process of building your own car as simple and straightforward as possible.<\/p>\n\t

Mk4 Roadster Base Kit<\/h3>\n

$14,990<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"mk4-base-kit_LR\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

The original Factory Five Mk1 Roadster was based on the innovation of using running gear from a single donor vehicle, namely, the high-performance Ford Mustang. The concept was, and still is, so simple. If you have our base Mk4 kit and running gear parts from a 1987-2004 Mustang GT donor car, you already have all the parts you need to build and drive your car!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOrder This Kit\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

Mk4 Roadster Complete Kit<\/h3>\n

$20,990<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"mk4-complete-kit_LR\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

Over the years we have expanded our chassis kit to include factory-new parts as well. Our Mk4 complete kit delivers to you… well, a complete kit. The only additional things you’ll need are your own engine\/transmission\/rear end, wheels\/tires, and paint.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOrder This Kit\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Authentic Design,
Race-Proven Engineering<\/h3>

Mk4 Frame and Chassis. \u00a0You want to compare kits? Start with the frame.<\/p>\n

MK4 Roadster | Shown: Factory Five Mk4 replica (left) vs. original 427 Cobra (right) – See the episode on PowerNation TV<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEARN MORE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t

Mk4 Roadster Frame<\/h3>\n

A great car starts with a great chassis.\u00a0A chassis is the foundation of the house. Today’s fourth-generation Mk4 Roadster frame has benefited from years of refinement and development. It is both lightweight (376 lbs.) and strong.<\/p>\n

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“This ain’t no kit car.”
\n– Mustang & Fords Magazine<\/h3>\n

The aluminum chassis panels found in our Mk4 combines this traditional quality with the latest CAD\/CAM technologies and superior construction methods. The entire cockpit, trunk and engine bay of the Factory Five Mk4 is precision laser-cut 6061-T6 aluminum, without any fiberglass structural items. Underneath these aluminum panels, a matrix of steel tubing provides support surfaces for a close, tight-fitting installation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEARN MORE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Period-Correct Shape,
\nMade Correct. Period.<\/h3>\n

The body shape of the Factory Five Mk4 is extremely accurate, benefiting from (and a direct descendant of) two original cars: CSX 3042 and the late Dick Smith’s famous #198, CSX 3035.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEARN MORE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Mk4 Suspension & Brakes<\/h3>\n

The artistry and strength of the Factory Five Roadster chassis would be a waste without an equally well-designed suspension and proper braking. Computer simulations and hundreds of hours on the track under the most extreme conditions have helped our engineers design world-class suspensions and brakes that deliver great car control.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEARN MORE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Mk4 Running Gear<\/h3>\n

The Mk4 base kit is configured to use the entire engine\/transmission\/rear-end out of a 1987-2004 Mustang donor car (5.0 or 4.6 liter V-8, T-5, T-45, TKO, T-56, or 3650 transmission, and Ford 8.8″ rear end).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEARN MORE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Climb into the Past.
\nRocket into the Future.<\/h3>\nThe connection between man, machine, and road is experienced behind the wheel. We’ve striven to capture the essence of the vintage car
\ninterior while improving on cockpit space, ergonomics, sound\/heat control and safety features.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEARN MORE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Mk4 Exterior<\/h3>\n

People will look long and hard at the outside of your creation, so the exterior and trim of the car is as important as what is under the hood. We provide authentic British and vintage-style parts that hold up well to close scrutiny.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEARN MORE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

Our Safety Record
\nIs No Accident<\/h3>\n

The legends of the ’60s were built not only from racing victories, but from tragedies as well. Back then, many basic safety features were either not used or not available. Today’s Factory Fives are stronger, faster, and\u2008safer than the original cars.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEARN MORE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n<\/a>\n\t