Silly or Sexy? Weineck Cobra 780CUI Limited Edition

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02-27-2006, 10:07 AM
Treibenschnell

Silly or Sexy? Weineck Cobra 780CUI Limited Edition

I generally dig Cobras but...

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The German tuning company has not released 0-100km/h performance numbers because apparently they are not relevant. Instead, the Weineck Cobra 780CUI will rocket from 0-200km/h in 4.9 seconds, and does the 0-300km/h dash in 10 seconds flat.

The 12.9-litre V8 engine can rev to 8000rpm, developing peak power of 809kW or 1100hp @ 7000rpm, which would be enough energy to power a small village in Iceland.

Torque levels for the old-school engine are even more stunning - 1760Nm @ 5600rpm.
02-27-2006, 10:10 AM
jolberry

Maybe if it didn't have that Hideous hood scoop.
02-27-2006, 10:18 AM
Titus

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0-200km/h in 4.9 seconds

0 - 124 MPH in 4.9 seconds?

::Spit:: ::Humpy:: ::Drive2::
02-27-2006, 10:38 AM
altiain

That's insane.
02-27-2006, 10:52 AM
Miatamoto

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Originally Posted by jolberry

Maybe if it didn't have that Hideous hood scoop.

+1

Not liking the scoop, but performance wise, that's pretty sick.
02-27-2006, 10:53 AM
blackzx3_13

Lose the scoop, and I like it. Its a killer paint job.
02-27-2006, 11:21 AM
MadMerv

You better hope there are no right turns, 'cause you will never see them......
02-27-2006, 11:22 AM
rx7gslse

So why does it have 427 on the fender, and 780cui on teh hood... Seems dumb?

Not to mention.. that thing has to be a bitch & a half to drive...
02-27-2006, 12:14 PM
riverracer

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Originally Posted by rx7gslse

So why does it have 427 on the fender, and 780cui on teh hood... Seems dumb?
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427 Block....
bored I'm sure...
Big scoop or not you guys would take one in a heart beat if they were givin them away ::Clown::
02-27-2006, 12:15 PM
Bolix

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Originally Posted by MadMerv

You better hope there are no right turns, 'cause you will never see them......

They know it can't turn since its based on an American design so they said nuts to it and slapped that big honkin' scoop on it ;)
02-27-2006, 12:16 PM
Bolix

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Originally Posted by riverracer

Big scoop or not you guys would take one in a heart beat if they were givin them away ::Clown::

SO I could sell it to finance my Wiesmann or Tommy Kaira ZZII..... now THOSE are cars ::Humpy::
02-27-2006, 12:25 PM
Titus

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Originally Posted by MadMerv

You better hope there are no right turns, 'cause you will never see them......

Not a problem... every drag strip I have ever been to featured left turns in and out of the strip. I can't imagine this car will be much good for anything else.
02-27-2006, 01:15 PM
altiain

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Originally Posted by Bolix

They know it can't turn since its based on an American design so they said nuts to it and slapped that big honkin' scoop on it ;)

Funny you should say that, since the original Shelby Cobra was a British car (an AC Ace), with a Ford V8 stuffed under the hood. :wink:
02-27-2006, 01:22 PM
ccage

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Originally Posted by altiain

Funny you should say that, since the original Shelby Cobra was a British car (an AC Ace), with a Ford V8 stuffed under the hood. :wink:

I was thinking the same thing... I wonder, too, if it wouldn't be reasonable to have the 427 badge on it since the later Shelbys with the 427 had a significantly different body design that the original 289s. One could theoretially call it the "427 Cobra body design."

In fact, I snagged a ride in a vintage racing Cobra in the early 90s (while working an SCCA race at Ardmore, OK), and it was refered to as a "427-style body" even though it had a 302.

C
02-27-2006, 02:06 PM
Bolix

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Originally Posted by altiain

Funny you should say that, since the original Shelby Cobra was a British car (an AC Ace), with a Ford V8 stuffed under the hood. :wink:

Well I guess that explains why I don't hate them outright :D
02-27-2006, 04:11 PM
black roadster

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Originally Posted by altiain

Funny you should say that, since the original Shelby Cobra was a British car (an AC Ace), with a Ford V8 stuffed under the hood. :wink:

Kids these days... :rolleyes:
02-27-2006, 08:48 PM
altiain

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Originally Posted by black roadster

Kids these days... :rolleyes:

Yeah, they probably don't even know where the lyric in your sig is from... :wink:
02-27-2006, 11:37 PM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by altiain

Yeah, they probably don't even know where the lyric in your sig is from... :wink:

I said I'm charming and dashing I'm rental car bashing...
02-27-2006, 11:58 PM
Bolix

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Originally Posted by altiain

Yeah, they probably don't even know where the lyric in your sig is from... :wink:

Psh...

They can't catch me never gonna find me
They're never gonna know that I'm the High Plains Drifter

<3 Beastie Boys lol
02-28-2006, 08:05 PM
icepenguin66

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Originally Posted by ccage

In fact, I snagged a ride in a vintage racing Cobra in the early 90s (while working an SCCA race at Ardmore, OK), and it was refered to as a "427-style body" even though it had a 302.

C

Ya, there is a very noticable visual difference between the 289 Ace and the 427 SC. I personally like the 289 AC Ace design better, not as muscular but has that classic flow to it where as the 427 is obviously pumped up by American muscle.