Thread: Differences: original 289 Cobra & original 427 S/C Cobra
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Old 09-02-2003, 02:21 PM
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Thanks for all the replies to this question.

Anyone out there compare a Kirkham or Shelby 289FIA vs. a Kirmham or Shelby 427 in terms of handling on the track and street? The "buggy spring" suspension on the 289FIA makes me a little nervous (accurate within 10 meters?), but so does all that weight in the nose of a 427 (understeer and concrete barriers). Has anyone driven both, and bought one or the other?

I know, I know, buy a 427 and put it an aluminum big block. Ea$y for you to $ay.

-Doug
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