[bwana50]

"I notice that everyone here who has or is building a Cobra wants 500+ hp.

WHY?"

Because we can. It's the American way - bigger is better. Don't get me wrong - I agree, no one on the street NEEDS that much horsepower. But we still want it. My 300 or so HP is really quite adequate - but there are days when I think "man, wouldn't it be nice to put a supercharger on this thing..."

Why do manufacturers build cars that are capable of speeds that are illegal anywhere in the world?
Why do we now have pizza with more cheese stuffed into the outer crust?
Why do we buy Excursions when an Explorer would suffice?

Because we just want more. The key is control. Just because my motorcycle COULD pull wheelies in 4th gear on the freeway, doesn't mean I'm fool enough to do so. And yet, although I never would, I still want a bike that can.

Human nature is weird that way.