cobra= 0-100mph and back to 0 again in less than 13 seconds. Now compare
this to a Hummer, 0-60mph in 17 seconds! pretty pathetic!
signed,
BARRY PALMER
amesfolks@snovalley.com
72 MG Midget (Sparky)
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> From: John Kahoon <john.kahoon@pcohio.com>
> To: MGS@autox.team.net
> Subject: current sports car
> Date: Saturday, November 29, 1997 5:10 AM
>
> Hi all,
> I just got done looking at an old Motor Trends magazine, and came up
> with some interesting Ideas. The issue compared a new Viper, and an
> original AC Cobra. I was impressed, the AC was right in there with the
> Viper on almost all performance aspects, and better on a few.
> Ok, that said, in an earlier issue I had read about lotus's new
> "contender" equipped with a 3.5 twin turbo boasting 330 hp. ( I guess
> thats the ole rover 8 huh ? ) Now here is the fun part, If I could get
> a big enough hammer, and shoe horn, and I could slip ona them puppies
> into my 71 midget... with out disturbing the delicate weight
> balance, the pounds/ hp would match up with that of the AC Cobra !
> Now I know the AC is an old car, but the numbers still add up better
> than those of a LOT of current "sport cars" available on today's
> market. Hmmmm, might even give the new Espirit a run for it's money :)
> Just some thought food... and if someone was interested in getting
> heritage Midget shells and lotus motors....I know it's not a New-A
> but it would be worth serious consideration !
>
> John Kahoon
> 71 Midget ( organ donor for lotus 8 :)
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