Is this Cobra a work of art or a travesty?
Aerodynamic and suspension tuning has definitely come a long way in the sports car world over the last 60 years, so Superformance applied some of these modern performance attributes Shelby Cobra to create the new Superformance MKIII-R. While this Cobra is sure to ruffle the feathers of enthusiasts, it's hard to argue with the modernized style and improved performance.
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While the Cobra's iconic body is unmistakable, the changes made to the Superformance MKIII-R are impossible to miss. The car's wide, bulging fenders have been scalloped with integrated front fender vents, and side strakes have also been added giving this Cobra a distinctive style. Other aero-minded changes include the front chin spoiler, an air vent behind the grille and a rear diffuser. For optimal handling, the MKIII-R has a modern suspension design with four-wheel independent suspension and Bilstein adjustable coilovers at all four corners.
To finish off the car's modern looks, Superformance gave the MKIII-R LED headlights and wide 18-inch wheels to fill out those big fenders. The interior gets stylish touches as well with stitched leather on the seats and center tunnel, and the dash gets a clean, contemporary style with electronic gauges and push-button start.
The Superformance MKIII-R is priced starting at $79,900, and like all of the company's Cobra reproductions, the MKIII-R comes as a rolling chassis with no drivetrain. This can be setup for a variety of Ford engines including the 302, 351, 460, 427 and 428 cubic-inch engine options, and transmission choices are either Ford's vintage top-loader four-speed or a more modern Tremec five-speed manual gearbox.
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