Description
Continuation Cobras are strictly identical to those built in the 60's, only the thickness of the main chassis tubes are slightly thicker for improved rigidity The car has been painted/ stickered almost identically to CSX3009, the most successful Cobra of the 60's in the USA - the '72' numbers can be replaced or simply removed.
NEW ENGINE ordered in 2011 - Bespoke specification agreed with manufacturer/ preparer * 427CI engine stroked to 482CI * Robert Pond aluminium block * SCAT forged crankshaft * SCAT forged I-beam connecting rods * DIAMOND forged pistons * Bespoke Edelbrock aluminium cylinder heads * T&D Race rocker arms * CROWER mechanical pushrods (cold set 0. 10mm) * Custom COMP CAMS camshafts (for hydraulic tappets) * Hydraulic HOWARDS tappets * EDLEBROCK PERFORMER RPM aluminium intake manifold * QUICK FUEL 950cfm carburettor * EDELBROCK aluminium water pump * FORD RACING mechanical fuel pump * LUCAS electric fuel pumps (x2 in the boot) TRANSMISSION :
* TREMEC TKO600 gearbox - 5 speeds * MCLEOD reinforced double disc clutch * TILTON hydraulic stop * Rear axle ratio 3. 54 * HALIBRAND rims with central nuts ENGINE COOLING: * Large capacity radiator * 92° thermostat (automatic fan activation) OR Manual fan activation via the lower switch on the left of the speedometer (to be used as a precaution as soon as the water temperature rises to 85°) * Large capacity SPAL fan TIRES: * AVON CR6-ZZ (NEW rear tyres replaced in April 2025) * Front pressure: 2. 2 bar * Rear pressure: 2. 0 bar DAMPERS: * Front : QA1 adjustable for height and rebound/ compression * Rear: QA1 adjustable for height and rebound/ compression BRAKES: * Front: BAER 4-piston grooved ventilated discs * Rear: FORD-type ventilated discs
