11-04-2015, 05:14 PM
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Location: Scotts Valley,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289 FIA #2108
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I'm not familiar enough with the SS to know if it had correct body dimensions, or if was off-kilter from the original. Leno seemed to think it looked right, and I would imagine XK's Unlimited would have a good idea what they are doing. The IRS and 80's engine and transmission make it more driveable, I'm sure. The only thing that seemed odd to me was the use of fiberglass for the body. I mean, if you're going to go through all that trouble and expense. (This from a guy that has a fiberglass Cobra replica...).
The SS is a pretty cool ride. I think I would get tired of explaining it's true nature to everyone, that it is not vintage. It's hard enough explaining a Cobra replica, and people "get" those.
So, I looked up the 0-60 mph time on a VW GTI: 5.4-5.7 seconds, depending upon which year you're looking at, 2012 or 2015. Not quite the necessary 3.3 to beat Shelby's record from back in the day, but enough to run you up the onramp at a respectable clip. Not bad for a mass-produced "folks wagon", of which I am not really a fan.
Either way, Leno's Garage looks like an interesting show to catch.
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