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nthfinity · 04-05-2004, 02:35 PM

the 2000 cobra R was simply amazing as far as mustangs go, and, as far as serious sports cars go. the car could nearly go toe to toe with ta z06 of the same year 385hp vs 385 hp... in wonder if this new "R" model has the same active rear dif cooling. its hard to tell from the outside of the vehicle. in my life, ive only seen one Cobra R... id hope to see more of this one tho

RC45 · 04-05-2004, 02:39 PM

In Houston there a couple fo Cobra R's. Every now and again you come across them out and about prowling on Friday or Saturday night..

Needless to say, I have yet to come across them when I have my Digicam or Video cam - so I will just STFU until I get pics..

LOL

nthfinity · 04-05-2004, 02:43 PM

2001 was the first year of 405 hp, second year of the z06?

StanAE86 · 04-05-2004, 02:49 PM

I just read about this. I like it! I wish I could find some more and bigger pictures though...

RC45 · 04-05-2004, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by nthfinity

2001 was the first year of 405 hp, second year of the z06?

No - 2001 was the first year Z06 - 385hp, from 2002 through 2004 the LS6 motor is rated at 405hp. I drive a "slow 385hp" Z..

In 1999 and 2000 there was a FRC Corvette (Fixed Roof Coupe), but it had no performance characterics distinguishing it from the Coupe - except it was available in 6-speed only.

The car had the stock LS1 rated at 345hp.

For 2001 they beefed up the suspension, debuted the LS6, set the transmission up with more aggressive ratios and dropped the LS1 FRC from the lineup - leaving us with the Z06 optioned FRC.

Make sense?

nthfinity · 04-05-2004, 03:07 PM

absolutely RC, thanks for the correction

tuffguy · 04-05-2004, 03:10 PM

Isn't "GT-R" usually associated with Nissan and the Skyline?

Has Ford ever used GT-R in the past?

RC45 · 04-05-2004, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by tuffguy

Isn't "GT-R" usually associated with Nissan and the Skyline?

Has Ford ever used GT-R in the past?

Not any more.. if y'all want the name back - let's race for it...

nthfinity · 04-05-2004, 03:26 PM

im guessing that with Carol Shelby's return, the Cobra nameplate wont be used until thuroughly ready as a GT 350, or ~~praying~~ GT 500. so, im not suprised with the name GTR.

Not any more.. if y'all want the name back - let's race for it...

lol

no kidding

yg60m · 04-05-2004, 03:35 PM

This is a nice concept, just hope it won't stay a concept ...

tuffguy · 04-05-2004, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by RC45

Originally Posted by tuffguy

Isn't "GT-R" usually associated with Nissan and the Skyline?

Has Ford ever used GT-R in the past?

Not any more.. if y'all want the name back - let's race for it...

hehe. mine's skyline will rape it.

yet another unoriginal move by ford. i think they used the GT-R badge a little while back too, trying to appeal to the import crowd.

retro GT, retro mustang, retro bronco, retro...

RC45 · 04-05-2004, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by tuffguy

Originally Posted by RC45

Originally Posted by tuffguy

Isn't "GT-R" usually associated with Nissan and the Skyline?

Has Ford ever used GT-R in the past?

Not any more.. if y'all want the name back - let's race for it...

hehe. mine's skyline will rape it.

yet another unoriginal move by ford. i think they used the GT-R badge a little while back too, trying to appeal to the import crowd.

retro GT, retro mustang, retro bronco, retro...

Didn't take long for the Fast and Furious crowd to arrive, did it.

tuffguy · 04-05-2004, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by RC45

Originally Posted by tuffguy

Originally Posted by RC45

Originally Posted by tuffguy

Isn't "GT-R" usually associated with Nissan and the Skyline?

Has Ford ever used GT-R in the past?

Not any more.. if y'all want the name back - let's race for it...

hehe. mine's skyline will rape it.

yet another unoriginal move by ford. i think they used the GT-R badge a little while back too, trying to appeal to the import crowd.

retro GT, retro mustang, retro bronco, retro...

Didn't take long for the Fast and Furious crowd to arrive, did it.

why, because i said that mine's skyline, the *real* GT-R will beat it?

or because i'm not really impressed with ford's current trend of digging into the past?

RC45 · 04-05-2004, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by tuffguy

why, because i said that mine's skyline, the *real* GT-R will beat it?

or because i'm not really impressed with ford's current trend of digging into the past?

No - because you are an ill-informed ricer-wannabee that has no concept of reality.

Specialiezed tuner cars such as the "Mines Skyline" have their equals from many brands - including tuner Mustangs.

If you want to compare apples for apples, lets compare them - Stock R33/33/34 vs Stock Cobra-R.

Tuned R32/33/34 vs tuned Saleens/Roushes.

But being that you are a F&F/NFS Under Ground graduate, I didn't expect any more or less.

tuffguy · 04-05-2004, 05:24 PM

you're an idiot, and full of assumptions. you have no idea what i drive, and you have no idea how i like my cars.

first off, this "GT-R" is by no means "stock". i would consider it "highly tuned".

also, my original question was if ford has used GT-R in the past, or if they're simply doing it for the import crowd. i did not criticize this car or its merits. i'm not the one who said 'let's race for it'. and if we're gonna race for it, why would i choose a stock R34 to go up against this beast?