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You all make the "assumtion" that every Cobra owner is about road racing. I don't think you speak for the 1/4 mile guys or other Cobra owners. I wanted a Cobra that could do 10's in the 1/4 mile with drag radials or slicks. Don't think any 300 horsepower Cobra's are in the low 12's. Some people want Cobra's for the "Harley" effect, the sitting at the light with the car making that beautiful sound that only a Big Block can make. The feel of passing a row of parked cars and setting off several car alarms.
Why is it that you all think we purchased our cars for some race track. I respect the Olthoff's very much, however it is only their opinion that a Big Block high horsepower engine is not needed in a Cobra. I understand it is the "road racer" in them saying that.
Let's make it real simple, if I was to race the Olthoff SPF Cobra that was in the September "Car And Driver" in two events (one, a "road race" and One a "drag race") Dennis in his small block Cobra would kick the $hit out of me in the road race event. I would kick the $hit out of the small block Cobra in a drag race.
These cars were made to give us a feel of the 1960's, if someone wants a "modern Cobra" with airbags, windows, anti-lock brakes, etc.. than they should get a BMW, Honda S2000, etc...
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