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Old 01-07-2004, 03:03 PM
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Looks like all three generations of the Cobra were present.
Blue, #1 (260-289) version
Red, #2 (427-428) version
Polished #3 (427SC) continuation series
,,,,just a guess on my part.

The estimated (computer calculated) top speed of 197 mph I think is on the "low" side. I doubt they will EVER run the prototype to anywhere near that speed anyway. They may test that calculated under 3.7 sec 0 to 60mph number however!

A production model? It will be a challenge to keep that 605 hp number all right without race fuel, in view of the minimal 390 cubic inch size for the engine. But I wouldn't rule it out, that is after all, the FIRST engine of it's kind! Why not bring that 390 up to speed with a bore and stroke? Uh,,,,,427cid sounds about right!

Ernie
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