Vehicle Description
If you're like most gearheads, you know all about the days when
Carroll Shelby modified dainty roadsters into monstrous sports cars
that made a habit of carving up tracks. That said, as time
progresses, technology progresses. And a product that once existed
as an innovative hot rod from a legendary racer has now birthed a
hyper-competitive, multi-million-dollar replica market. Today, it
takes a serious plan and highly skilled craftsmanship to even think
about sourcing or restoring a world-class Cobra. And when it comes
to world-class, it doesn't get much better than this killer
Superformance MKIII. Propelled by 577 cubic inches of
professionally assembled Ford stroker, this timeless beast combines
storied heritage with killer looks, excellent build quality and
unbeatable performance! And what's better: with names like Ford,
Tremec, Wilwood and Eibach on its specs sheet, this fully sorted
land rocket will outshine, outrun and outlast just about any
classic on the road!
SUPER BLUE STREAK
As the only Shelby-licensed replica of the original 1965 Cobra,
this roadster's sublime Superformance body utilizes high quality,
hand-laminated fiberglass to create a rock-solid drop-top that
provides a first-rate driving experience. Naturally, those stiffly
reinforced panels feature the smooth surfaces and typically tight
gaps we've come to expect from top tier Cobra replicas. And those
clean aesthetics stack rich Blue two-stage under traditional racing
stripes and a roster of show-stopping details.
At the front of the car, an aggressive yet familiar nose-clip hangs
stainless-trimmed headlights over polished Quick Lifts and
bullet-style marker lamps. A rivet-lined hood anchors a small scoop
in front of locking latches and polished stainless wipers. Behind
those blades, chip-free glass tilts clear wind wings and dark-tint
visors between a polished roll bar and a polished, bullet-style
mirror. At the sides of the car, coated and shielded pipes
complement polished air extractors, tasteful fender emblems and a
familiar Monza-style fuel filler. And at the back of the car,
simple tail lamps join a chrome tag light to illuminate a locking
trunk handle and two more polished Quick Lifts.
PRO-BUILT STROKER
Angle the hood and you'll find a seasoned Ford 460 V8 that, in
addition to being blasted, fluxed, decked, bored and honed, has
been stroked to a massive 577 cubic inches! Professionally built by
Performance Engineering of Hamilton, Ohio, that monster mill kicks
off with 950cfm of coated Holley 4-barrel, which twists wind and
fossils into a lightweight Edelbrock RPM Air Gap intake. That
intake feeds worked Super Cobra Jet heads, which float a polished
breather and "COBRA" branded valve covers over aluminum rockers and
a custom-grind cam. A balanced rotating assembly makes excellent
use of a SCAT crank, forged H-beam rods and forged JE pistons that
are dressed in plasma-moly rings. Big 10.2 to 1 compression gets
sparked by a hot MSD distributor, which sequences shock between an
MSD Blaster 3 coil and loomed Taylor Spiro Pro plug wires. A trusty
Edelbrock water pump fills a hearty aluminum radiator that's seated
between Bosch puller fans and a polished expansion tank. A high
performance Melling oil pump drains a Canton deep-sump pan. Spent
gases are jettisoned through coated headers. Overall, the car's
sedate, Satin Black engine compartment is very well done, featuring
top notch ancillaries like braided hoses, ARP studs, billet March
pulleys and a polished Stellings & Hellings air cleaner. And it all
adds up to a whopping 600 dyno-proven horsepower and a massive 687
lb./ft. of track slaying torque!
SUPER PERFORMANCE
Rule number one of hot rodding: an excellent drivetrain isn't worth
the metal it's built from unless it's paired with a competent
chassis. Behind this Cobra's hot powerplant, a proven Tremec
5-speed, tamed by a smooth hydraulic clutch, spins a spry
limited-slip differential that's finished with fun, 3.45 gears.
That taut drivetrain, supplemented with an explosion proof
bellhousing, rides a Superformance heavy wall Jig-welded frame,
which is married to a fully independent Superformance suspension.
That suspension, laced with Eibach-tinged coil-overs, is led by
manual rack-and-pinion steering. Stops are provided by power
assisted Wilwood discs that, thanks to this car's featherweight
construction, are virtually impervious to fade. And power meets the
pavement through attractive Knock-Off Wheels, which twist 255/60R15
BF Goodrich Radial T/As in front of 295/50R15 BF Goodrich Radial
T/As.
THIS IS THE FUN PART
Between the doors, it's all purpose all the time, as monochromatic
leather and fade-free carpet culminate in a simple yet attractive
driving environment. Front and center, deep buckets pin soft pleats
between two-point harnesses and flashy Shelby floor mats. Looking
forward, a Shelby-signed dash props an appropriate combination of
Smiths and Lucas telemetry under a color-keyed top and a polished
mirror. An angled shifter joins a polished E-brake between leather
door panels, polished door latches and trick Superformance foot
pedals. And the driver carves curves through a polished and
wood-rimmed steering wheel.
Fully sorted and ready to turn your dreams into reality, this
awesome Shelby embodies the unique combination of performance and
style every car builder dreams about. From its timeless curves to
its rowdy demeanor, there simply aren't many cooler Cobras out
there. Looking for a striking show stopper that's an absolute blast
to drive? Come claim this impressive Superformance roadster!
HIGHLIGHTS
Awesome Superformance MKIII roadster that's fully sorted and ready
to roll
Professionally built 460 cubic inch Ford V8 that's been stroked to
577 cubic inches
600 dyno-proven horsepower and 687 lb./ft. of dyno-proven
torque
Tremec 5-speed manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch
Limited-slip differential with 3.45 gears
Rack-and-pinion steering
Wilwood 4-wheel power disc brakes
Superformance jig-welded chassis
Superformance fully independent suspension with
coil-over-shocks
Leather interior
Superformance fiberglass body with blue paint, a black top and a
black tonneau cover
15-inch Knock-Off Wheels
Side-pipe exhaust
Engine build specs
Engine build receipts
Dyno results
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
