I think it's understandable why someone with an Audi R8 thinks they can take the typical Cobra. Consider these stats for a stock 2009 R8:
0-60 3.9 seconds
1/4 mile 12.01 at 119 mph
Top speed 196 mph
The majority of the Cobra replicas I've seen at the track run in the mid 12's and certainly can't do 196 mph. Cheers.
That 700+(reportedly) fwhp Kirkham certainly can't be considered typical of the cars on this site or the FFR forum site that I frequent on a regular basis. I belong to a Cobra club with over 40 members and most of the cars in our group run from 12-13 seconds, regardless of big or small block. Are there exceptions, sure. My Cobra replica is faster than that Kirkham, but I'm making generalities here. Cheers.
0-60 3.9 seconds
1/4 mile 12.01 at 119 mph
Top speed 196 mph
The majority of the Cobra replicas I've seen at the track run in the mid 12's and certainly can't do 196 mph. Cheers.
I'm also kinda doubting that most R8 drivers could achieve these results likely from a magazine and driver of some unknown origin. I've seen a few R8's running around my neighborhood and the drivers don't usually look like the Michael Andretti types.
RodKnock, as I'm sure you know, original Cobras ran in the 12's to the 13's per all published accounts that I've read. Heck, Powerblock TV ran an original 427 (non-competition) against a Coyote powered FFR Cobra. The original went 14 seconds and the supposed 500 hp FFR went 12.8 in the 1/4.
No doubt most R8 drivers can't drive their cars to their full potential, but the same applies to us as well. Our cars will bite us the second we take them for granted. Cheers.
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There is always going to be a faster car out there, no matter what you drive, but none of them feel like a Cobra, that's the thrill of our cars, all the new cars kinda feel the same...
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