RE: Modern Cobra Concept

[Davi]

Beefmeister said:

Errr.....


Am I missing something?

The shelby one looks rubbish, the new one doesn't?

Edited by Davi on Monday 19th November 13:41

[Kieran'07]

I like that, looks good. The Shelby Concept posted looks a bit dated...

Amusing choice of name, there's a metal band called Racer X.

The rear lights are unusual, it looks like the're sitting back in a recess, so you'd not see them so well at an angle...

[IL TORO FURIOSO]

Looks amazing there is about 20 people on this forum if we all put our name down we change this topic into an owners club.

[RB Will]

Its very nice, got a kinda 997 look to the front, mainly lights. still cant quite beat this beastie though
http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=47&i=14850 

[dan101smith]

RB Will said:

Its very nice, got a kinda 997 look to the front, mainly lights. still cant quite beat this beastie though
http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=47&i=14850 

Gotta agree you can't beat it - not overly keen on the big scoop though.

Did that ever make production / did many/any get sold?

[Mattygooner]

TEKNOPUG said:

They've already built a modern Cobra though - it's called the Dodge Viper.

...nothing to see here, move along.....

Yes but the viper has this thing that makes nearly everybody behind it's wheel look like a cock.

And you cannot replace a car that is such a living legend and that has a V8 with something that has a V10.

I like it! alot!

[Killer2005]

I'll have 2

[saviour]

OK, How much ? or is that to rude a question at this stage? I want one....The Cobra has come of age.
Ever kids bedroom will have her on his/her wall. Love it, even though it has not got a Ford lump, Do Ford even do a 427 lump, or 7 ltrs for that matter >

Go for it, and it's Maltese to boot!

[dingocooke]

Ho ho the pistons heads headline made me chuckle, 'normally glass fibre bodied and built in somebody's garage' Surely thats not far off what is being described here i.e 'we'll a build one first, then maybe 20 eventually'

Im not sure it being Maltese is a good thing though; it's hardy the hub of specialist automtive manufacturing is it; any specialist machining will have to be done offshore, and warranty returns will be 'interesting'

I do get a little deja vu with all these 'world beater type aunches though; why 'launch' from a dodgy computor graphic pic basis; surely much better to actually build a working prototype and then have something to show the buying public? I do agree that the 1st pic looks a lot better than the 2nd one, but I do somehow think a good modern replica is a less painless way to get the same kicks (I admit to being partisan here; I'm on my 3rd cobra replica LOL)

[Skinner.Daddy]

WOW, looks phenomenal.

Representative of the original and I think worthy to be put into production

[scotty_917]

yes.....defo worth doing.....I think it's the 427esque rear wheeel arches that do it for me!

[Addersuggs]

Rousch make a 6.7 , 7 , 7.5 letre V8s
there close relations of the ford units
but more powerful

[Tonsko]

I think this is one of the few occasions where every poster likes the looks of it! That in itself is a bit of an achievement

[Beefmeister]

dingocooke said:

Ho ho the pistons heads headline made me chuckle, 'normally glass fibre bodied and built in somebody's garage' Surely thats not far off what is being described here i.e 'we'll a build one first, then maybe 20 eventually'

Im not sure it being Maltese is a good thing though; it's hardy the hub of specialist automtive manufacturing is it; any specialist machining will have to be done offshore, and warranty returns will be 'interesting'

I do get a little deja vu with all these 'world beater type aunches though; why 'launch' from a dodgy computor graphic pic basis; surely much better to actually build a working prototype and then have something to show the buying public? I do agree that the 1st pic looks a lot better than the 2nd one, but I do somehow think a good modern replica is a less painless way to get the same kicks (I admit to being partisan here; I'm on my 3rd cobra replica LOL)

The thing is, these 'virtual launches' are generally used to not only drum up interest, but also financial backing. Once they have enough fiscal interest from these renderings, they go ahead and make a prototype, which is then reviewed, which in turn drums up more financial interest etc etc.

In this modern age of engineering, it seems to be the only way of doing it unless you have a billionaire backer.

[julian64]

[quote=RB Will]Its very nice, got a kinda 997 look to the front, mainly lights. still cant quite beat this beastie though
http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=47&i=14850 




My eyes, my eyes errrghh.

Why start with a pretty car if you are going to do that to it?

[Curator]

Anyone can do a sexy sketch but, I'm sorry, this cannot be credible without an authentic Ford V8. That's the starting point surely?

[FestivAli]

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I'm erect

[Davi]

Curator said:

Anyone can do a sexy sketch but, I'm sorry, this cannot be credible without an authentic Ford V8. That's the starting point surely?

why? It's not an original Cobra, the original Cobra wasn't made by ford, and the new one isn't either the original manufacturer, or the original car. So why not use a better engine if one is available?

[fatboy18]

Having owned a Cobra rep, Have to say I LOVE IT I think it looks better than the new Shelby

[tinman0]

julian64 said:

My eyes, my eyes errrghh.

Why start with a pretty car if you are going to do that to it?

looks like a boil on its nose.