Monday, January 18, 2010
Who does not know it, the Shelby Cobra - one of the best sports cars that exist on this planet. The reason is the low weight and the most fat V8 engine. But the Cobra is getting on in years and is no longer manufactured so natural. The company CB / 1 and got focused on bringing the CB / 1 Cobra replica on the market. Equipped with a thick twin-turbo V8 from Ford makes the 385cui now allowed 650PS ie an sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in about 2.85 seconds! The chassis has naturally adapted to this achievement and as a Porsche Transmission 5-speed had to serve. This Cobra replica has a fighting weight of only 1100kg! More info after the jump.
Press Release
CB1 Specs and Overview
Performance
(estimated)
0-60 mph: 2.85 sec
0-1/4 mile: 10.5 sec @ 135 mph
Top Speed: 155 mph (electronically limited)
Lateral Acceleration: 1.15 g
Fuel Economy
Highway: 20 mpg
City: 14 mpg
Specifications
Engine
385 cid / 6.3 liter V8, Ford Windsor based
Twin Turbo Charged, Intercooled
Boost: 12 psi
Output: 650 hp, 640 lb-ft
Compression ratio: 8.0:1
Fuel Requirement: 91 octane
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Porsche 930 5-speed manual, transaxle
Chassis
Body-on-frame reinforced unibody, central backbone space
Frame
1018 and 1020 Alloy Steel
TIG Welded
Body
Prototype: Fiberglass molded from Cobra 427SC
Production: Carbon Fiber or Aluminum
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 90 in
Track (front / rear): 56/60 in
Length: 156 in
Width: 68 in
Height: 49 in
Curb Weight: 2600 lbs
Wt Distribution (front / rear): 44% / 56%
Suspension
Front: A Long-arm style, zero scrub, cast aluminum uprights, coil spring, adjustable gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear: Long A-arm style, zero scrub, cast aluminum uprights, coil spring, adjustable gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Wheel / Tire
Front: 17 x 9 in, 285/40-17
Rear: 17 x 12 in, 345/35-17
Steering
Power assisted, ball bearing steering column
Brakes
Power Assisted
13 in vented rotors (front and rear)
Four piston aluminum calipers (front and rear)
Capacities
Fuel: 15 gallons
Cargo: 9.5 cubic ft
Design Philosophy
The CB / 1 represents the blending of modern engineered automotive and racing technology with one of the all time high performance legends, the venerable 427 Cobra. The ultimate performance version of this classic powered by a twin turbocharged, 385 cubic inch V8, delivering a track tearing 650 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque. Meld this brutal power with a race designed chassis and modern suspension components for precise control, then add an ergonomically corrected cockpit and you have the most potent, most useable, most enjoyable evolution of the 427 Cobra.
The CB / 1 is based on a newly designed platform, engineered specifically for the performance and usability requirements of this vehicle. No cut corners, no secondhand components, no compromises. This vehicle is engineered from a clean sheet of paper to yield unparalleled performance. Modern control, power and Driveability all tucked under one of the most beautifully forceful shapes in automotive design.
[Source: Bell Engineering
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