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Old 10-02-2009, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by dynoroom View Post
Why do you want to know?
Two reasons, really.

Firstly, I'm just curious to know. It's one of those little trivial bits of info on the Cobra that I like to have in mind.

Secondly, I was trying to calculate the theoretical top speed for my SPF and needed these figures (see http://vlsicad.ucsd.edu/~sharma/Potpourri/perf_est.html). I realize that aerodynamic drag would be a major factor for the Cobra in roadster form (as we all know the Daytona Coupe's vastly improved aerodynamics resulted in huge speed gains at the top end).

I think I read somewhere that the Dodge Viper roadster's cd was in the neighborhood of 0.45-0.49, which would suggest that the Cobra's is nearer to 0.55 or so as eschaider points out.
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