Cobra power, how much is enough?

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Anyone who claims they need more than 400 to 500 hp in a 2300 lb with a short 90 inch wheelbase car for the street or even for open track is to be taken with a grain of salt, a polite smile and then as you walk away

Ken Miles and Shelby's other top drivers and many privateers had a hard time taming the 427 beast with 475hp to 500 hp.

All those here that think they can handle a 427 Cobra better then Ken Miles please step forward and identify yourselves.



Anything beyond what these cars did originally is simply for bragging rights and is removed from what these cars ever were.

Sorry, in some cases that's an Apples to Oranges comparison.

A lot of the Kits/Replicas today have much better handling than the originals. This is due to frame designs and the components used. Good street tires like the 15 inch Avons, or Nittos in the 17/18 inch sizes will out perform the race tires of that time.

Could I out drive one of those drivers in original Cobras? No. However I would take my chances in a modern Cobra verse them in an original.

[Chuck Nickloy]

Well, I might be a nut case, but I'm happy this way!

[PHC1]

Under, Over or Powered just right?

AC Cobra Crash - Idiot hits curb - YouTube

[PHC1]

Under, Over or Juuust Right?





AC Cobra Loses Control --- [MN C&C July 2011] - YouTube

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by PHC1

Under, Over or Powered just right?

AC Cobra Crash - Idiot hits curb - YouTube

That's not the fault of the car, or too much HP. It's the driver.

There are hundreds of videos out there of people being stupid in just about every type of car there is.

It's a throttle. Learn to use it.

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Silverback51

That's not the fault of the car, or too much HP. It's the driver.

There are hundreds of videos out there of people being stupid in just about every type of car there is.

It's a throttle. Learn to use it.

Of course it's not the car's fault. People do stupid things all the time, it's just that it's sooo much easier to get into trouble with a high powered/over powered car.

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by Silverback51

Sorry, in some cases that's an Apples to Oranges comparison.

A lot of the Kits/Replicas today have much better handling than the originals. This is due to frame designs and the components used. Good street tires like the 15 inch Avons, or Nittos in the 17/18 inch sizes will out perform the race tires of that time.

Could I out drive one of those drivers in original Cobras? No. However I would take my chances in a modern Cobra verse them in an original.

No I am talking apples to apples. I am not considering more modern chasis and tires etc.. Once you start with more modern designs, tires, suspension etc the game changes. True. However, you are now removed and far away from what the car was. I am confident my Carrera GTS would turn a faster time on a track the an original design Cobra and it weighs more and is down about 60 hp. Why? Better suspension, brakes, tires etc...

Rodknock: Also I don't consider 600 hp crazy especially with a mild cam. It's when guys start hitting 650 and up that to me is starting to be silly in a street car with a 90inch wheel base and little if any safety features. But, hey that's just little ol' me. What do I know?