A Cobra for the "taller" driver

[Cashburn]

Owner on left Tall, next guy 6'2", and I'm the twerp in the back at almost 6'. This was Ken's first BDR, replaced with of course his second BDR which he asked us to move the seat up a little...



Whenever someone says they won't fit I tell them about Dave:



Or another dozen owners over 6'4". I've learned it's all perception and how much they really want the car.

[Lew Ledyard]

6'4" and fit fine in my Kirkham.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Lew Ledyard

6'4" and fit fine in my Kirkham.

... and I'm the poster child for tall ERA customers.



Ripped from here: 289FIA Frequently Asked Questions

[Donunder]

Note also that if you're 6'2" and 140 lbs with size 7 shoes, you'll fit in a lot easier than if you're 200 lbs with size 12s. Reach to the steering wheel and gear lever is never the problem, it's leg room.

I'm 6'4" 220 size 13s and I "fit" into my Arntz with its 91" wheelbase and floor mounted pedals extended as far forward as they will go. Am I comfortable? Not really. Cruising is fine but a lot of clutch and brake work around town is a bit of work. Foot and knee room is at a premium.

Am I happy driving it though? You bet! I've tried many other club members' cars and there's no way I could drive any of them safely. The seat's back and down as far as it will go and I'm investigating a lowered floor with pendant pedals to try to increase space for my feet.

As others have said, you have to try these cars on for size. Simply going on your height is not any indication of whether you'll fit into any car, nor equally importantly whether you'll be able to drive it safely. If you can't get from the throttle to the brake quickly, without going through some sort of contortionist exercise, then you're not safe.