newbie wanting to get a cobra built (specs)

[aumoore]

The original cobras had a version of the Jaguar suspension and it was all independent suspension with disc brakes at all four corners. The Cobras in the upper class (ERA, Unique, Everette Morrison, Midstates)have this type of suspension with modifications to make it more modern. There are several that use a T-Bird Super Coupe rear with mustang type front suspension(Optional Factory Five and Superformance are a couple). Then there is the Corvette suspension from the C4 Vette, you will find this on Hunters and Everette Morrison. The least expensive suspension is the live axle with a mustang II front suspension and this is found on a lot of Cobra Replicas. The live axle is not as desirable because most cobras have a driveshaft of 12" or less and of course with light car a independent suspension rides better. In a drag race a live axle is better because it is stronger and it keeps the tires perpendicular to the road.

The Jag suspension is very good, original and expensive. The T-bird IRS is modern but it is not as strong because it uses CV joints. The Vette suspension to me is the best because it is from a proven performance car and it is all aluminum. The live axle is economical but limited in performance except in a straight line.

If you want a race car with a cobra body then look at JBL but it is a race car with race car cost.