I have no idea what it is, but I want one!

Started by the Teuton, March 13, 2010, 07:23:15 PM

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the Teuton

March 13, 2010, 07:23:15 PM
http://www.iconicmotors.com/web/index.php

Someone recreated the classic AC/Shelby Cobra into a modern package with modern technology and luxury. I wouldn't hesitate to think it probably costs upwards of $200,000 to buy one, but damn. Just damn.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
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SVT666

#1
March 13, 2010, 07:41:10 PM
It's okay.  The car itself sounds awesome, but I really don't like the front end on it.  It looks like the rear 3/4 of a Cobra and the front 1/4 of a Morgan Aero 8.  Also, part of me wonders why everything needs to be over 800 hp these days.  Especially in a 2400 lbs car.  Personally, I would rather see a 3400 lbs car with 450 hp.

GoCougs

#2
March 13, 2010, 08:14:09 PM
Billet door hinges? Reaching there a bit on the details.

S204STi

#3
March 13, 2010, 08:27:21 PM
Quote from: GoCougs on March 13, 2010, 08:14:09 PM
Billet door hinges? Reaching there a bit on the details.

lol

Rupert

#4
March 13, 2010, 10:11:59 PM
That's, uh, nice, I guess.

How about 2000 lbs, and 200 bhp?
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the Teuton

#5
March 13, 2010, 10:17:00 PM
Quote from: Rupert on March 13, 2010, 10:11:59 PM
That's, uh, nice, I guess.

How about 2000 lbs, and 200 bhp?

You into Elises?

The billet hinges won me over.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

SVT666

#6
March 13, 2010, 10:23:00 PM
Quote from: Rupert on March 13, 2010, 10:11:59 PM
That's, uh, nice, I guess.

How about 2000 lbs, and 200 bhp?
2400 lbs is pretty light, but I would prefer the power in the 400 - 450 range.  That would be much more manageable.

hotrodalex

#7
March 13, 2010, 10:41:46 PM
Quote from: SVT666 on March 13, 2010, 10:23:00 PM
2400 lbs is pretty light, but I would prefer the power in the 400 - 450 range.  That would be much more manageable.

Yeah, 450 hp is plenty. And even with that, you will probably never use all 450 horses anyway unless you are bombing down some runway or the autobahn.

SVT666

#8
March 13, 2010, 11:27:13 PM
Quote from: hotrodalex on March 13, 2010, 10:41:46 PM
Yeah, 450 hp is plenty. And even with that, you will probably never use all 450 horses anyway unless you are bombing down some runway or the autobahn.
I had a hard time finding enough room to use the 426 hp in the 3900 lbs Camaro SS I drove.  I could only imagine what it would be like in a car that weighs 2400 lbs.

Raza

#9
March 13, 2010, 11:45:17 PM
Come one. 

I have 200bhp in a 3200 pound car and it moves like hell. 

Just give me a Shelby replica with an untouched Mustang engine.  Factory Five!
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Rupert

#10
March 13, 2010, 11:57:03 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on March 13, 2010, 10:17:00 PM
You into Elises?

The billet hinges won me over.

Duh.

Billet hinges are useless marketing. ;)
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#11
March 13, 2010, 11:59:55 PM
Quote from: SVT666 on March 13, 2010, 10:23:00 PM
2400 lbs is pretty light, but I would prefer the power in the 400 - 450 range.  That would be much more manageable.

At that weight, 200-250 bhp is more than enough for anything you are going to do safely day to day. Lightweight cars handle better. That's how I roll.
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#13
March 14, 2010, 12:50:36 PM


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#14
March 14, 2010, 01:28:20 PM
I saw them both at the local Auto show.  They had a tribute to Shelby with about 50 of the cars he was involved with.
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#15
March 14, 2010, 06:21:32 PM
Quote from: Raza  on March 13, 2010, 11:45:17 PM
Factory Five!

Checked out their facility in Wareham, MA a few years ago.  Tres cool.

SVT666

#16
March 14, 2010, 07:12:37 PM
Quote from: Rupert on March 13, 2010, 11:59:55 PM
At that weight, 200-250 bhp is more than enough for anything you are going to do safely day to day. Lightweight cars handle better. That's how I roll.
Yes, but 400-450 hp would be like being strapped to a rocket and would be one hell of a thrill ride.  It would also be a monster at the track (drags).  800+hp would send me ricocheting off of anything hard in a matter of a couple seconds.

S204STi

#17
March 14, 2010, 07:16:47 PM
I really like this.  Imagine a kit car built to the highest spec, and this would blow it out of the water.

the Teuton

#18
March 14, 2010, 08:06:51 PM
No one has reviewed it, but here's what I have gathered:

0-60 in about 2.6 seconds

Price: some estimates are hovering around $600,000.

It's being limited to 100 units.

And it was debuted at Pebble Beach last August.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

Rupert

#19
March 14, 2010, 09:27:39 PM
Quote from: SVT666 on March 14, 2010, 07:12:37 PM
Yes, but 400-450 hp would be like being strapped to a rocket and would be one hell of a thrill ride.  It would also be a monster at the track (drags).  800+hp would send me ricocheting off of anything hard in a matter of a couple seconds.

Right, but I don't want to be strapped to a rocket.

If I'm going to die doing something dumb in a car, it's gonna be in a curve, and 200 bhp in a 2000 lb car is plenty to do that with. :lol:
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Minpin

#20
March 14, 2010, 09:29:39 PM
Are there car enthusiasts or my gramps with his dulcalax in here?

For fucks sake, I can't do this enough times, so this will have to suffice.  :facepalm:
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GoCougs

#21
March 14, 2010, 09:42:03 PM
Quote from: Minpin on March 14, 2010, 09:29:39 PM
Are there car enthusiasts or my gramps with his dulcalax in here?

For fucks sake, I can't do this enough times, so this will have to suffice.  :facepalm:

This is SPIN gold.

Payman

#22
March 15, 2010, 12:56:12 AM
ZOMFG! Computerized gas cap! Call me sold!

r0tor

#23
March 15, 2010, 05:59:50 AM
it needs to be hit with a pretty stick and then smacked with a cheap stick
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omicron

#24
March 16, 2010, 08:41:12 AM
It's a good idea, but it turned out a bit like a high-powered chicken nugget.

the Teuton

#25
March 16, 2010, 09:28:35 AM
Quote from: r0tor on March 15, 2010, 05:59:50 AM
it needs to be hit with a pretty stick and then smacked with a cheap stick

You think $600k is too much for an official unofficial AC Cobra?
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

AutobahnSHO

#26
March 21, 2010, 07:17:42 AM
Are there any other cars out there with a horizontal suspension setup??

Seems like you could do all kinds of whizbang tricks with body weight, engine placement, etc...
Will
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