P-51 Cobra Concept

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by B.M.B.C

How about the Ryan Falconner V12 engine?? I'm sure he had some connection with Shelby and Cobras back in the 60s!! Also I heard his V12 engine is used in scale down Mustang P51 replicas!!!

I thought about the Falconer V12. Are they still in production?

[Buzz]

Apparently they are - $65K a pop. Sure would look good in a P-51 Cobra though.



Engine Type - Aluminum 90 degree V-12
Displacement - 601 CID
Horsepower - 640 HP @ 4500 RPM
Torque - 700+ ft./lb. @ 4000 RPM
Compression Ratio - 10.9:1
Bore - 4.125 in.
Stroke - 3.750 in.
Heads - Cast aluminum with splayed valve design
Cylinders - Steel sleeved
Length - 55.5 in.
Width - 24.25 in.
Weight - 980 lb. (firewall forward, includes accessories,
batteries, gear reduction unit, hoses, propeller, etc.)

[*13*]

Would be an awesome project! Need the le mans"ish" style top & as much aero work as can be done w/o ruining the lines. Put some gears in it & see if they can get it comfortably into the 200's.

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by *13*

Would be an awesome project! Need the le mans"ish" style top & as much aero work as can be done w/o ruining the lines. Put some gears in it & see if they can get it comfortably into the 200's.

Way less radical, here's the LeMans top.