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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 12:02 PM
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I finally sold my SL55 and thought that I could live without the urge to go fast. That lasted about 2 1/2 months so I picked up this little toy. Dyno'd at 535 hp to the rear wheels with total weight at 2,300 pounds. This thing is scary fast and definitely something that demands respect. Nothing luxurious about it but what a blast.
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by lkirchner
I finally sold my SL55 and thought that I could live without the urge to go fast. That lasted about 2 1/2 months so I picked up this little toy. Dyno'd at 535 hp to the rear wheels with total weight at 2,300 pounds. This thing is scary fast and definitely something that demands respect. Nothing luxurious about it but what a blast.
Here is a better pic of the engine
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 01:35 PM
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Is that a genuine ac cobra!!!awesome car mate.
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 05:20 PM
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Is that a genuine ac cobra!!!awesome car mate.
No It is a Superformance Mark III. They are the only maker that is licensed by Shelby Motors, Inc. The details are identical to the originals.
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 06:13 PM
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Cool their cars are very cool, I been to their shop (a few minutes away) and those guys are nice guys.
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 08:00 PM
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Looks great and nice color combo. Need to check it out in person... as I see you're local in Sac.
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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Luv AC Cobra's... Not many would even drive a real Cobra on the road, they're between $500k-1 Million on up very rare etc.. Quality reproductions only way to own these classics..

Great looking ride! Post a video please..
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 09:37 AM
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I love mine !
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When you feel the need for speed!
Scares the Hell out your passengers as well !!!
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 06:15 PM
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Looks great and nice color combo. Need to check it out in person... as I see you're local in Sac.
We have since moved. Presently in Whitney Oaks in Rocklin.
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 07:59 PM
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Also sold my sl

I have a set of 20 inch Asanti's with like new tires that come off my 04 sl 55
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by lkirchner
I finally sold my SL55 and thought that I could live without the urge to go fast. That lasted about 2 1/2 months so I picked up this little toy. Dyno'd at 535 hp to the rear wheels with total weight at 2,300 pounds. This thing is scary fast and definitely something that demands respect. Nothing luxurious about it but what a blast.
Hello Lou,

I'm down here in the SF Bay Area. The NorCal Cobra Club is very active in the Sac area. You'll have to check out the Club Cobra Forum if you haven't already. I still have my 07 SL55 / P030 and my 65 GT350 w/Webers. Congraulations on your SPF.

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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 10:57 AM
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 11:01 AM
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Sick car!

I drove a customer's 500rwhp Cobra once and it downright SCARED the crap out of me. You literally feel like you're going to lift out of the seat with anything more than half throttle.

Love that color on yours, too!
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