Dr Pepper
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Registered: 21st Sep 02
Location: oxford Drives Renault Clio RS200
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usually hate the look of most classic cars but theres something about these ....
4.2 Liter E-Type Engine Specifications
Layout . . . . . . Inline six cylinder;
double overhead camshafts
Bore . . . . . . 92.07 mm. (3.63 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . 106 mm. (4.1732 in.)
Displacement . . . . . . 4235 cc. (258.4 cu. in.)
Compression Ratio . . . . . . 9.0:1
(8.0:1 Optional)
Horsepower . . . . . . 265 hp @ 5500 RPM (Series I)
246 hp @ 5500 RPM (Series II, USA)
(factory ratings)
Torque . . . . . . 283 lb.-ft @ 4000 RPM
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just watched this bloke on discovery who had restored one and it was feckin lovely
[Edited on 21-05-2003 by Dr Pepper]
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kerzo
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Registered: 10th Nov 02
Location: Norn Iron
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yeah i saw his attempt at making a kit car... the ac cobra which was well mint
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Dr Pepper
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Registered: 21st Sep 02
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he made a westfield
as well that was class
[Edited on 21-05-2003 by Dr Pepper]
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kerzo
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well whatever it was it turned out great. i would love to try my hand at one some time coz it would feel so good when it is actually finished
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Mattss Corsa
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Registered: 11th Jan 03
Location: Milton Keynes (BUCKS)
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The Ac Cobra's Rule, There So Fuİking Powerfull, i love the latest one, 7.2L sumin like that, and 210mph top speed i think and its £100,000 Fuİkin i didnt think at 1st it was true 
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slate58
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Registered: 16th Mar 03
Location: Mansfield
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Have a friend at college whos rebuilding an e-type in his garage (hes already done a old style lotus) it looks like a shed and is costin him a fortune! Dont know how he pulls it off on our lowly bursaries. its gonna look and drive the nuts when hes finished tho.
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Marc
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: York
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standard they do about 150!!!
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Mattss Corsa
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What?
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Dr Pepper
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Registered: 21st Sep 02
Location: oxford Drives Renault Clio RS200
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yeah thats what ive just read
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Mattss Corsa
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Well...... Top Speed Of the new style Ac Cobra's?
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Dr Pepper
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these arent bad either
cobra...mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
similar colour to my car but thats just about where similarity ends lol
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MarkM
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Registered: 11th Apr 01
Location: Liverpool
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr Pepper
usually hate the look of most classic cars but theres something about these ....
4.2 Liter E-Type Engine Specifications
Layout . . . . . . Inline six cylinder;
double overhead camshafts
Bore . . . . . . 92.07 mm. (3.63 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . 106 mm. (4.1732 in.)
Displacement . . . . . . 4235 cc. (258.4 cu. in.)
Compression Ratio . . . . . . 9.0:1
(8.0:1 Optional)
Horsepower . . . . . . 265 hp @ 5500 RPM (Series I)
246 hp @ 5500 RPM (Series II, USA)
(factory ratings)
Torque . . . . . . 283 lb.-ft @ 4000 RPM
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just watched this bloke on discovery who had restored one and it was feckin lovely
[Edited on 21-05-2003 by Dr Pepper]
One of the all-time classic cars!!
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