I bought a new Hurricane!!

[gsharapa]

Dean,

As you know I'm planning to do another Cobra so be interested in your build thread etc. Are they only doing the 427 version or FIA289 also? What kind of price point is this new car going to be compared to Superformance and some of the rest?

[aks801]

Originally Posted by gsharapa

...What kind of price point is this new car going to be compared to Superformance and some of the rest?

Their website is up and running, and appears to offer very complete information on the pricing and build options. Just google on Hurricane Motorsports.

[dlampe]

Gary, I didn't see the FIA body lying around anywhere. I know Hurricane had one in KC but no mold. I don't know what might of happened to it.

They are planning a very nice complete roller. I think it will fall between BDR and SPF with most options including the IRS but will be geared toward a buyer looking for more authenticity, no offense intended. I will let you know as the project moves along.

[PaulProe]

Gary,
From your experience with the Component Craft car, you know how authentic the body itself is. The work that Hurricane did on the frame and the rest of the kit is amazing. If they found a little detail that wasn't true to original, it was corrected. and it not only looks good, it runs and handles good also.

I've pursued the authenticity theme with my build and have received many compliments. I can truly say it is a "replica" not just a look-alike

The guys at Lake City have taken it to even a higher level with the quality of manufacturing and glass-work. I was there with Dean last week. Talk about kids in a candy factory

You'd look good in a new Hurricane kit. We'd love to have you as part of the family

Paul Proefrock

[TButtrick]

Originally Posted by dlampe

Gary, I didn't see the FIA body lying around anywhere. I know Hurricane had one in KC but no mold. I don't know what might of happened to it.

They are planning a very nice complete roller. I think it will fall between BDR and SPF with most options including the IRS but will be geared toward a buyer looking for more authenticity, no offense intended. I will let you know as the project moves along.

So they will offer both traditional kit form plus a roller version? I'd also like to see an FIA 289 offering.

$21,500 is very appealing for their kit. Quick math for completed car with IRS and no other "upgrades" might be;

$21,500 Base kit
$4,000 IRS
$12,000 Engine & Transmission
$2,500 Wheels & Tires
$8,000 Paint
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$48,000 Est. Total

[dlampe]

Thats probably on the high side. The glass work is some of the best I have ever seen. I think body work will be far less than I have seen on some other cars. Also remember that their tires and wheels includes knock-offs and billboards. $12,000 for engine and tranny will get you a great 390 fe with new parts and a TKO600 which is pretty good. They will build the whole car and paint it for $36k or $37K, I don't remember exactly. Then through your $12,000 drive train in and go. That would get you to $48 or $49 and they do the work!

I can't wait to start the build thread so you guys can see this thing. It is really nice!

[gsharapa]

How long until they will be offering the rollers?