That is sexy. :wub:

I wish I had Leno's money. I would definitely like one of those. Except I would get rid of the run-crap tires.

 

I want!!!

 

I love a lot of the one-off engineering, like the gauges, and stuff, actually all of it... except the wacky gas cap

 

Cobra.

If I could afford two, I'd put a Cobra decal (from GI Joe) on the one I would run at the local Auto X's.

 

I wonder when Carol Shelby will slap a lawsuit on them for copying his design.

 

Well since Shelby never designed that body in the first place, I don't think there's a chance of that happening. AC designed the body. Shelby just decided it would be a good idea to drop a V8 in it. Also, look how many Shelby kit cars are out there. And Shelby hasn't gone after them.

 

you cannot trademark design.

 

That's what the Chinese automotive industry belives...

 

Its worth looking through the "features" section. This ain't any run of the mill replica car. The thought that went into individual components of the car is amazing.

 

Why on earth do the guys making the videos of cars like that always seem to put some annoying music over the video?

I know I want to hear the car, not music and I'd bet 90% of the people interested in the car would share that opinion.

BTW-Shelby has gone after MANY Cobra kit car manufacturers and actually sued the Shelby club a couple years ago.

 

He just recently filed a law suit against Factory Five Racing for making "Unauthorized" Replicas if I recall. I like the car a lot a new generation of what classic design can be about. I'd buy one if I had the money.

 

there is a big difference. F5 used the word "cobra" and "replica" They made money off of the legacy of the Carol's work.

 

Yeah, and I think 'Ol Shel went after Pete Brock for his updated Daytona coupes as well and Brock was the designer of the original.

Shelby has gone after anyone that builds anything that resembles a Cobra although he doesn't seem to have any problem with them as long as he gets his cut.

 

That is one sexy car, I'll take one to go.

 

I dig it, but I really don't want 800+ hp, 400 would be more like it.

 

Now you're just trying to piss off Hocky on purpose. :lol:

 

Uggh - That thing is hideous. Looks like someone wanted to update the Cobra and failed. Granted, it would be nice to bolt on a sweet suspension to an FFR Cobra, but not if you have to make it look like that.

Omni, I agree - 400hp in a 2400lb car is more than enough to make your hog-eye pucker while exiting turns.

 

800+ hp does seem to be a bit overkill. Cool as hell...but overkill nonetheless.

 

The 'face' reminds me of Droopy Dog - do not want.

Plus the world doesn't really need another play on the Cobra theme. Give it a rest, will ya!?!

>8^)
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Agreed. This is the freakin' 21st century, can we get some radical, NEW thinking in the design and production of vehicles?

 

If i'm going to buy that car, I want every bit of hp I can get for my dollar. Regardless if I have to drive it in a straight line, and take off from lights in 3rd to keep the roasting of tires low.

 

Cost?

 

Looks great, now race it!

 

like Bangle?

 

You know. I can't help but not like this car as is. And I have to agree with the others, 800 hp in this car is too much.