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Originally Posted by Trevor Legate
Had my first taste of actually driving the Cobra circa 1980. I spent a decent time behind the wheel of the ex-factory AC Cobra 289 followed shortly after by the 427. I loved the first and hated the second in equal measure. But that's just me (although I know I'm right...)
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I thought I was the only one who felt that way. Certainly the 289 is more of a streetable car, whereas the 427 is more of a race car. On the street, I never felt my 427 (Windsor based) was getting enough RPM to exercise it, even on the highway. A 289 would have allowed a little more operation at the higher RPM range. Obviously on the track the 427 would feel fine.
For this reason when/if I get another Cobra it will be a 289.