Racer X Design KC-427 Concept offers modern interpretation of the Cobra
Nearly four years ago at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show, Ford launched a Cobra Concept with a 6.4-liter V10 and a modern design twist of the classic two-seater. While it was cool to see a modernized version of the original, it still lacked the overall aggressive design of the original Cobra that so many people love. There weren't enough curves, and the front looked somewhat awkward.
Recently, Maltese design and tuning company Racer X Design launched renderings of what they call the KC-427 Concept. It has very similar lines to the original Cobra (especially the rear), but with sharper creases that give a modern appearance. Racer X Design hopes to have a full concept car out within a year, and to eventually produce a run of twenty.
[Source: Racer X Design via Serious Wheels]
Gallery: Racer X Design KC-427 Concept
PRESS RELEASE
A modern interpretation of the legendary Cobra 427, as seen by the Maltese designers at Racer X Design. This is the first time that Racer X Design is showing the sketches of the KC-427 to the public.
Designed to evoke the emotions of the classic cobra, the KC-427 concept captures the beautiful design of the original while adding a more brutal new age twist. The design is dramatic, modern yet with the same lines that made the original an icon, the KC does not try to hide the fact that its insight comes from the 60's. It looks ready to chew the tarmac even in design phase.
The small dimensions together with a space frame chassis consent to build a car that weighs less than a ton, even with a 7.0L V8 motor as found on the new Corvette Z06. The result would be a car that has a power to weight ratio of around 550 bhp/ton.
The Concept car will be completed within a year, expect it to be a hit. A relatively small Company that builds one off cars for the single enthusiast, the Racer X design team is already known for both the GTV Evoluzione and the RCX, both of which won several awards both in design and construction.
This is also the first time that instead of building a one off, twenty KC-427's are intended to be sold internationally. "We will start collecting information on who might be interested in this car. The first twenty people who show interest will be offered the opportunity to purchase the KC once the cars are ready and be updated regularly with the progress" said Reuben Zammit – Director and Head of design of Racer X.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Suraj 7:06PM (2/04/2008)
This car is beast, how could you not like it. Hell its a Shelby what's not to like. Ford should mass produce with either a big block V8 or a nice V10, not that i don't like the viper or the vette but ford needs to put them in their place.
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Mayur 12:38PM (11/17/2007)
Looks like it was fused with a Z3 lol
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Michael LaFramboise 12:48PM (11/17/2007)
That actually looks pretty damn good!
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Russell 3:00PM (11/17/2007)
Yeah, but needs bowtie to fly.
dskinner 12:54PM (11/17/2007)
I saw that first concept car in person and I think it looks much better than this overhaul of the original. This one looks way to boyracer to me, and it doesn't have the smooth lines of the original. Just my opinion though.
http://ultimatecarpage.com/car/1853/Shelby-Cobra-Concept.html
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Eddie Boy 7:02AM (11/18/2007)
I was extremely underwhelmed by the Cobra Concept.
I have no words to describe this...except to say that it is totally awesome!! Ford needs to pay huge bucks to buy this design, build it and power it with a 650 hp aluminum block 427. Goodbye Viper and Corvette!!
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AnthWax84 1:45PM (11/17/2007)
wow if only people would just build these concepts for us to buy the world of automotive scenery would be much enjoyable to look at
remember that dino concept by the amateur
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/22/best-looking-ferrari-dino-guess-yet/
but anyway there is soooo much more emotion in this design as opposed to the original ford concept.
the ford concept seems heavy and bulky by comparison
this is just very sexy from all 3 angles. it would be a miracle to see this produced
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Sam 2:02PM (11/17/2007)
didn't ford do something like this a few years ago then cancelled it? along with the ZR-1 or something?
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pd 3:00PM (11/17/2007)
Wow, I think this looks really good. Why stop at just 20?
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elprogramer 3:49PM (11/17/2007)
The fact that I will never own one of these makes me incredibly depressed.
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Mehul Kamdar 3:52PM (11/17/2007)
And people wonder why Ford are doing as badly as they are... If they cannot build cars that look nice (like this one) and keep turning out insipid designs that get no one excited, they have only themselves to blame.
They have the reliability issue working out for them now. Next, they need to work on getting designers who can make their cars look better.
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Brent 9:25PM (11/17/2007)
That is a pretty cool looking Dodge Neon.
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jurm 2:16AM (11/18/2007)
Just sell it as a kit. Heck, you could even use the new mustang as the donor car.
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RagingBee 7:18PM (11/18/2007)
AWESOME!! I wish Ford would build this or the concept they penned! This is a MUST! Glad they pushed the GT through!
www.ragingbee.com
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