[Power Surge]

Originally Posted by mr bruce

Where'd the 215 number come from? the internet, so it must be true! (also heard 222 but didn't want to tho that one at you cats, really woulda got your shorts up yer cracks), As for the 198 Cobra number, that too is suspect. the owner of the 198 car is not here anylonger to defend himself , and I read a quote from him once that he didn't believe it himself. The Cobra factory didn't believe it either,but remember the Old Grouch is the PT Barnum of the automotive world, so anyway he could promote his product was fair game. So that all being said, how do you explain the official 185 Cheetah lap times from Road America, in the mid 60s. What were the Cobras running then praytell? and before you died in the wool Fomoco fans break out the tar+feathers, I build Cobras, all 4 bodystyles, fact is I like all cars. My current project between all the other stuff is resurecting the TVR/Griffith marque, All new jigs/fixtures for the frames/suspensions, etc, and new molds for the bodys.

I would believe 185 for the Cheetah, as well as the Cobra. I have no problems with that. But going from 185 to 215, is a GIANT leap forward in power and aerodynamics.