If you want to drive around in a vehicle
that evokes memories of the original Shelby Cobra but drives like a new car,
the Superformance MKIII-R could be a good option.
Superformance’s MKIII-R is based on the
same square-tube-frame chassis the company uses for other MKIII models it
sells. This means there is independent suspension at all four corners with
unequal-length upper and lower control arms as well as coil springs with
Bilstein shocks. All MKIII-R models produced also come standard with a
limited-slip differential as well as four-piston front brake discs and
single-piston rear disc brakes but customers can option six-piston calipers at
the front.
As Superformance sells the MKIII-R as a
rolling chassis, customers have to purchase and install the engine and
transmission themselves. The model pictured is rocking a Roush 427 cubic-inch
V8 engine pumping out an impressive 510 hp and 698 Nm of torque
that’s coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission.
While customers don’t receive an engine or
a transmission, they do receive a fully-assembled Cobra body and what a body it
is. The sports car is bathed in flowing body panels with flared wheel arches
and a rollover hoop placed behind the driver. As for the cabin, it comes
complete with top-stitched leather seats, leather across the center console,
analog dials and a lovely three-spoke steering wheel. Like the exterior finish,
customers can spec out the cabin to their individual taste.
Pricing for the Superformance MKIII-R
starts at US$ 79,900 but that doesn’t include the engine and transmission nor
features like push-button start, a stereo, air conditioning, or a soft top. For
more details or to order the car, head over to the manufacture’s page.
