Racer X Design KC-427 Concept

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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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Am I the only one who finds it funny that they are using an LS7?

Looks pretty sweet. To bad they aren't building it with the V10 engine the Ford/Shelby concept/prototype had... that motor just looked too damn good.
 
Front end doesn't look as aggressive as other renditions of the 427, but it does look great overall.
 
thedguy said:
Looks pretty sweet. To bad they aren't building it with the V10 engine the Ford/Shelby concept/prototype had... that motor just looked too damn good.
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well rumors are saying that a Ford/SVT/Shelby supercar is still in pre-development to replace the GT with that 6.4L mill out of the GR-1/Cobra concepts. the GR-1 is still up in the air for being put into production.
 
550 bhp/ton? That's hypercar territory.

WOW.
 
Naw, the Cobra is perfect as it is..










..with a german twist.:D
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looks pretty good
 
Elmo187 said:
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:drool:

While I've never been really big on classic American cars, I've always had a soft spot for the Cobra. (as well as the GT40 and Camaro) Of course I've going to have to "do want" it. :D
 
Looks way better than the ugly bloated Cobra concept they had a few years ago.

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I think it would look better with more vertical headlights, the left headlight looks like it came off a 997 911 or a new Boxster/Cayman.
 
i would've liked it better as a one-off, now its just another throwback moneymaker.
 
Am I the only one who finds it funny that they are using an LS7?
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No, I know the history too and it is ironic.
 
Techart called. They need their rims back.
 
Alok said:
Techart called. They need their rims back.
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Photoshop called, they wanted to let you know that its just a rendering.;)

oh and just to let you guys in on something......

THIS ISN'T A FORD! so why is it "ironic" that its utilizing an LS7? right now, Ford doesn't offer a modern equivalent to the original Ford 427. Racer X wanted a full modern feel with a tiny classic twist. therefore, that's exactly why they're using a modern 427.
 
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Looks awesome, I want one, and 550 hp/ton is just insanely fantastic. 8) :thumbup:
 
Elmo187 said:
THIS ISN'T A FORD! so why is it "ironic" that its utilizing an LS7? right now, Ford doesn't offer a modern equivalent to the original Ford 427. Racer X wanted a full modern feel with a tiny classic twist. therefore, that's exactly why they're using a modern 427.
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Well, it's still ironic, because it's suposed to portray the Cobra. They happen to be using a Chevy engine. It's a good thing, but it's ironic none the less.
 
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