horsepower

[Large Arbor]

I hear Foreigners song today about Reving it on the Redline and they mention 400 horses under the hood and that song is older. Its amazing to me the crazy amount of HP being produced today. My ERA puts out over 510 and it seems just right. I too have not yet hit the bottom of the pedal. I keep getting a little closer though. Its shear adrenaline rushing...

Phil

[Three Peaks]

Enders, I responded in the other thread and I'll repeat here what I've said. It seems you're over your head a bit with this Cobra lust.
From your questions and responses, I would suggest you consider installing a 302 with around 275-325 hp until you get the hang of controlling that in a light, short wheel base car like a Cobra. By time you get the hang of that, you may have learned enough about engines and driving a Cobra that a specific horsepower isn't any more than a bragging contest. By then you'll know what you can/can't control and bump up from there.

Lots of guys can easily kill themselves with 300 hp, while others are perfectly able and experienced enough with these cars to handle 500+ horsepower. I don't think you are in the latter group, IMHO.

Bob

[JLip]

How much HP!!!! ? WoW!!! I don't mean to be goofy but I totally agree. Don't get a Cobra... it could really bite ya!

[Blacklemming]

Is American horsepower the same as European horsepower?

Because 400 hp out of an m3 is pretty fast.
500 hp out of an m5 is pretty fast
And if you disconnect the electronics it's an insane ride!!

So I see figures of hp passing by this threat that I am curious about?
Next question
- if you have the horsepower,can you use it?
- and how many times do u use it.

I have had al lot of motorcycles (r1,hayabusa,gsxr1000) and on the street
We would ride fast ,but always at 30% what the bike could do.
On the racetrack 80% in the best circumstances ,otherwise you will hurt yourself.(unless you're Collin Edwards)

I think these cars have a good weight/ hp ratio ,but without electronics you must be one hell of a driver to use 600 hp in these cars.
My cobra has 260 hp and I am planning an upgrade on the motor,
But it drives nice already

Just thinking out loud

[dallas_]

Originally Posted by Blacklemming

- if you have the horsepower,can you use it?
- and how many times do u use it.

It's useful on the track. I've never used it all on the street.

But it's your car. Build it the way you want and drive it the way you want.