Tuesday 28th October 2008

Cobra Gets Roush Bite

Replica gets some serious poke

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Global economic whatnow?

Superformance has released a ‘special edition’ performance package for its fabulous Cobra replica boasting a Roush racing spec V8 with a mighty 576bhp.

The 427 cubic inch motor is mated to a 5-speed Tremec transmission and, while no figures have been quoted by the factory, PH is confidently prepared to predict trouser-browning acceleration.

The South African built Superformance MKIII is the only Cobra replica officially licensed by Carroll Shelby. As well as its 427ci Roush motor, this MKIII-R version gets custom-trimmed Cobra seats with race harnesses, and a Monza Red paint job with silver racing stripes.

The MKIII-R was first conceived as a one-off show car last year, but enthusiastic feedback has led Superformance to offer the package as a production upgrade to all MKIIIs.

No prices have been confirmed, but if it wasn’t for the credit crunch hitting the PH bonus generator – we’d be tempted!

 

[Ricky944s2]

Ohh mama!!! Too Spicy!!!! HOT HOT!!!!!

[Ikemi]

First sight of a corner and I'd be going backwards through the nearest hedge ... in flames ... with a big smile on my face

[dinkel]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ngPGMQFtnM&eur...

Oh yes sir.

I want mine without paint and racetrim inside. This Cob looks way to nice . . . Rrrrrr.

I wonder how far I'd get trying to drive it.

[morgrp]

Ikemi said:

First sight of a corner and I'd be going backwards through the nearest hedge ... in flames ... with a big smile on my face

I prob wouldn't even get that far - wheeling out the garage and firing it up would be good enough for me!

[BigE1967]

Yes please!!!!!! I'll have mine in sapphire blue with white stripes with original spec Halibrand knock-off wheels please!!!!!

[Lawrence5]

<<PH is confidently prepared to predict trouser-browning acceleration.>>

LOL

[Dagnut]

480 bhp per tonne. nice.

[TheForceV4]

I can just imagine the sound!! rrrrrrRRRRRRRR!!!!!

[Ikemi]

TheForceV4 said:

I can just imagine the sound!! rrrrrrRRRRRRRR!!!!!

No, it's more *ahem* RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

[dinkel]

TheForceV4 said:

I can just imagine the sound!! rrrrrrRRRRRRRR!!!!!

Click my vid then mate.

[general190]

Sweet Jesus that is lush!

Looks great in that colour! would be a hard choice between that colour or gulf racing blue with those stripes in the gulf orange!! No it wouldnt, im going for the gulf colours!!

[bobberz]

Now we'll be able to spin off a cliff at twice the speed of the original-brilliant!

[qube_TA]

A proper car, love it.

[smtk]

bloody hell that must be scary to drive

[Fordo]

i once had a discussion with a friend- she claimed that there are no manly cars without roofs.....

..... I should need to direct her to this thread.

love it

[chazwozza]

Mmmm, there is a tent in my trousers

[Turbo Sarnie]

steer from the rear baby!!!

[grahamw48]

Truly my dream car, only now... more so.

[oagent]

That will do nicely for me. Until now I was in love with the DAX big block 10 litre, but in the credit crunch and with high fuel prices this could be the way to go.

[general190]

WEINECK COBRA for me please as the weekend toy, this one for the daily hack!