|
Got a high-speed ride in a Diablo
I spent the week at our other facility in UK. Last night, one of the founders (who owns a Lamborghini Diablo) took me for a cruise up the express way. He said it had the higher HP option 500+HP. I couldn't believe how fast he got to 160 MPH from 60 without doing any shifting at all. He just returned from a Cannonball run through France and Italy where he topped her out at a tad over 200 MPH. I guess you can expect a lot from a $260K automobile. I must say, it was quite a ride.
|
Tony - Sounds like fun! I'm headed over to the UK tomorrow ... wonder if he'd give me a ride. :-)
|
Tony,
There is always a lot of talk here comparing Cobra to everything else but one ever mentions price. When you spend 265k or whatever it should be as you described. A cobra is still a good ride for the money, not the fastest or newest tech but still fun and a competitor. |
Not saying I wouldn't mind owning one if I was really rich (his insurance is $14,000 a year), I told Nigel that I'd have to own a Cobra as well. There's absolutely no comparison between the two. I really like the thumpty thump idle and loud pipes. Highly refined VS no refinement. Cobras are certainly more "primal".
|
Tony, so happy to hear you get a ride like this. One that I would likely grovel for. It is amazing how so many other intrinsic factors make the ride of a lifetime. Sounds like you had one. Seating comfort, motor sound, smell of leather, exotica of vehicle, etc all have a profound effect. For me it was the chance to drive a Porsche 928S in Germany back in the mid 80s, and I have never been the same since. Just think though how close the Cobra gets to the excitement factor..and even more so, how well it endures time.
|
Tony...
I could tell by your voice Friday, you were still a bit buzzed from the ride. Must've been awesome... TC, got your v-mail, thanks. We fixed the immediate crisis, but I am sure Chris will call you... but this week he was a bit busy. |
| All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:49 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link: