7.3L Godzilla Powered Shelby Cobra MkIIIR | Superformance 30th Anniversary

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2 ай бұрын

To say I'm a fan of the Superformance Shelby Cobra is a massive understatement! This 30th Anniversary model is my new favorite from Superformance combining the CSX number in the Shelby Registry along with having the stronger more rigid Superformance chassis and that 600 HP Ford Godzilla engine so sit back and enjoy the ride...
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@BIGGELATO 2 ай бұрын

All that torque in something that weighs no more than a go-cart is just an automatic death trap. I love it.

@DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB 2 ай бұрын

Guess u don't know about most Custom Performance Ecu etc Anti-lock brakes. Ie Mot ec ecu easily controls 1500hp Rwd lambo so . An guessing it's an astronomical asking price im sure a ecu an Tcs couple $1000

@BIGGELATO 2 ай бұрын

@@DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB I know a little more than you'd assume based on a single comment, Dave.

@greenhouse3505 2 ай бұрын

@@DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB If someone can afford A Shelby .anything. 4 digits to us is the equivalent of pennies to them. 😉

@zsavage1820 2 ай бұрын

or how to drive a car with more than 300hp....lol @@DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB

@user-sw2ob4iw1m 2 ай бұрын

You'll have to be at 100% EVERYTIME you take this car out..

@mortenhansen3455 2 ай бұрын

Dude I'm European. I've never bin so excited to get up at 02.00 in the morning to see this car. Shit it's 19:56 p.m. in Denmark right now but I'm gonna stay up for this one!. Nothing beats V8+Side pipes. Shelby GT 500, Shelby Cobra, Nascars I don't care! They just sound like rattling 2 roaring male lions in a tin can. And THEN they rev it! Can't wait!

@AutotopiaLA 2 ай бұрын

This thing sounds so good and makes great decal pops! Get some rest and I’ll be there watching when it goes live

@jd39046 2 ай бұрын

It’s cool knowing there’s Europeans that like American cars

@mortenhansen3455 2 ай бұрын

@@jd39046 I believe that the country Sweden is the most concentrated in American muscle cars, only beaten by the US itself... Oh yeah we like 'em alright! 😀

@mortenhansen3455 2 ай бұрын

@@AutotopiaLAIs there any way you can link the video, where you accidentally scares some old mans horses?..

@dancarter482 2 ай бұрын

@@jd39046 _Englishman here_ You should see our car show scene!

@baconcreek609 2 ай бұрын

The Cobra was the Gnarliest car ever built. That 7.3 looks good in there.

@jeffreymorris4827 2 ай бұрын

1967 cheetah cobra killer😅

@joshfroese3988 2 ай бұрын

U can just tell that ford giggled when they made this engine and the "let's put it in a super duty" was their excuse lol

@carlw 2 ай бұрын

I hate old cars!! The Shelby Cobra 427 is the ONLY old car I love/appreciate!

@mcmillan1963 2 ай бұрын

I have a mildly tuned Godzilla with a 10 speed auto in my F250. I hear the same exhaust notes a rpm. The torque is real for sure. What a beautiful example.

@fknbastages 2 ай бұрын

She sure is a dream. Thank you all at AutotopiaLA for making it possible to be able to see something like this.

@PhillyDee215 2 ай бұрын

That engine is one thing that Ford didn't mess up on

@ford-oz3vs 2 ай бұрын

Ford GT, GT500, GT350, Boss 302 and so many others, where are they messing up? On their daily driver production stuff?

@dinorossi6611 2 ай бұрын

@@ford-oz3vs yup

@ford-oz3vs 2 ай бұрын

@@dinorossi6611 I hope you’re Governor Rossi. 😎

@PhillyDee215 2 ай бұрын

@@ford-oz3vs "One thing" they didn't mess up on is figure of speech. Ford has plenty of great accomplishments and you just mentioned a few more. The video is about that engine so that's what I commented about

@dinorossi6611 2 ай бұрын

@@ford-oz3vs close, close :)

@obriantucker2256 2 ай бұрын

The car chase scene in BadBoys 1 thats when I fell in love with the Cobra.

@minnesotatomcat 2 ай бұрын

I’m sure a motor made for one ton trucks feels like an absolute torque monster in that little go cart! I love the exhaust, not too loud and obnoxious, just enough tone when you’re on it and a few fun little pops when u get off it.

@PANTYEATR1 5 күн бұрын

This thing is a big engine with roller skates! Awesome💪💪💪

@daveo2062 2 ай бұрын

One of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen. Incredible.

@pharnzie1715 2 ай бұрын

saw this car setup at sema, godzilla stuffed into a cobra. so glad to see you drive this

@CobraEuphoria 2 ай бұрын

Got my 7.3 Superformance MKIII last year. Not an anniversary addition but a beast nonetheless. It makes my inner 12y.o. giggle

@CobraEuphoria 2 ай бұрын

@@MrKelly-oc5kqwhat happened to it? Sounds awesome

@CobraEuphoria 2 ай бұрын

@@MrKelly-oc5kqsweeeeet

@jgregorykline3457 2 ай бұрын

Great build. Exhaust tone is somewhat mellow but smooth. Love it

@PK-ym4ve 2 ай бұрын

Great job with the new videography and narration. Man.., even the sound is top notch. Nicely done!

@Jassman3536 4 күн бұрын

I have a 7.3 Godzilla with headers, dual exhaust and a 5 Star tune in my Super Duty....love it and its used daily for towing my heavy equipment into jobsites and tows a 16k boat. I want a 7.3 S.P. Cobra next year as my retirement car. Carroll was brilliant when he invented this car.

@MarMPB 2 ай бұрын

Wow! The video worth the wait! The car is a gem. Congrats to the owner! Hope he puts it to good use, including some outings to the track. I’m picturing in my mind that Cobra and the Vicious Mustang having fun at Laguna Seca! 🤩

@christophwilhelm6431 2 ай бұрын

The drone shots add a level of epic👍

@wrighty338 2 ай бұрын

Bitchin limited edition MkIIIR , always a good day when Superformance come on the channel. Love the subtle change to the rims

@sickjohnson 2 ай бұрын

Man that Cobra is beautiful!

@drdesmo8489 2 ай бұрын

Perfect video Shawn and Co. Absolutely love the in car views and that sound ! WOW. ❤🇨🇦

@matrox 2 ай бұрын

The first time I took notice of the Shelby Cobras was in the mid 60s when I was a kid in grade school and my brother put together a model car of the Cobra.

@MrGordy41 2 ай бұрын

Sounds friggin' amazing. Must be a blast to drive

@BIGGELATO 2 ай бұрын

The stripes remind me of the Shelby GT500 Super Snake LeMans stripes, love it. Would love to own one some day.

@Sofia_Princesse_magnifique 2 ай бұрын

Unwavering dedication and humility make you a standout. Congrats!

@chrislovett6120 2 ай бұрын

Just the look of that car, the stance and the livery is, to me the most sinister looking Cobra I’ve ever seen

@DaVe-iSnOtHoMe.MaN.LemmingsWeB 2 ай бұрын

Only MISSING a Crazy* Time Attack*** Aero Kit front splitter / Cunnard's an THEN Side skirts and Electric vaccum Fan Assisting rear diffuser an full flat undertray. Lol

@d2123 2 ай бұрын

Nice job Ethan on showing the car. Shawn I’ve never seen you like this with any other car. You clearly enjoyed the driving of this car a TON. The color scheme is definitely unique. Shawn you should get one. Maybe not the 225k one, but you should get one.

@Powershift 2 ай бұрын

I owned a SuperFormance Cobra (chassis 1038). It had a Ford Racing 392, and it was a beast. I can't imagine adding another 200-300hp!

@toddthezondalover645 2 ай бұрын

And 400 or so in torque

@charleskavoukjian3441 2 ай бұрын

What a stunning work of art

@00ruva00 2 ай бұрын

Okay this is insanity 🔥🔥🔥

@user-qo2nl9vc8o Ай бұрын

Wow😍😍😍😍😍ITB system is stunning. The color combo is stunning.

@HandRpuffin 2 ай бұрын

That has to be the best sounding V8. It's magic and naughty at the sametime. It's both mature and brash at the sametime.

@russparker1647 2 ай бұрын

Absurdly, outrageously fabulous. My favourite car of all time

@DasReeves 2 ай бұрын

My Goodness!!!!! Masterpiece!!!!!

@nik_karpage 2 ай бұрын

Such a badass Cobra build, looks like a great driver, something you can actually enjoy taking out.

@1oldarmyguy Ай бұрын

That color combo, that engine... man that car is super hot.

@mikemontgomery8892 2 ай бұрын

One of your best… interaction with you both was great, like a couple of kids… great stuff! In the end I really want that car - mission accomplished.

@AutotopiaLA 2 ай бұрын

He’s a good pal and we definitely had fun as you could tell. Only 9 left as of yesterday

@samsham8218 2 ай бұрын

WOW!!! THAT is BEAUTIFUL!!

@genemounce8302 2 ай бұрын

I've had BOTH my eyes on a Factory Five Daytona coupe for a long, LONG time... The Cobra as a kid was a GOD! .... I'm torn.... 100 % This is one bad ASS clean fkn Cobra !

@The1990Pro 2 ай бұрын

Both are great options. I got myself a MK4 Roadster from Factory 5. Loving the build process. I’d recommend if you’re into it

@tommytwotone81 2 ай бұрын

Get the coupe and build an all aluminum small block that revs to like 10,000 RPMs....... Put a 6-speed behind it with a little space in between the gears and try not to get your picture taken while you're driving because the smile that will be on your face will surely be embarrassing........ But worth every minute

@tommytwotone81 2 ай бұрын

Also what are you going to do when it rains stay the hell home? Rear wheel drive cars that are lightweight with lots of power are a lot of fun in the wet! But not if you're getting wet yourself......... Screw those look at me look at me look at me cars........ Floppy no roof jalopies!....., there's a reason why you've had two eyes on a coupe..,..... Unlike that little guy sitting on your shoulder telling you the right thing to do....... There's no horns on my head just a car guy Halo

@genemounce8302 2 ай бұрын

@@tommytwotone81 So. Cal. gets less than 12" of rain on average a year, and I'm sure he has something with a roof to drive on the wet days. lol

@jaybyrd5556 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful

@tonyb7175 Ай бұрын

Loved them ever since I was a kid & this car is beautiful lads.

@ChicagoRob2 2 ай бұрын

I drove a race-prepped 289 real Cobra with Webers and it was gnarliest ride I’ve ever experienced.

@intheshadow1200 5 күн бұрын

Outstanding! Who remembers Outrunners the Arcade Game Classic from SEGA , after Outrun Arcade Classic!❤🙏🔥

@katmai90210 2 ай бұрын

god damn, that looks beautiful

@lukiw7044 2 ай бұрын

I'm not a big fan of Cobra cars. But this one right here is so great. Build with passion, big engine in it and finish on another level. Great episode. Greetings

@C-M-E 2 ай бұрын

That engine wedged into a Series 1 repro would be heaven on earth. Not that the MkIII isn't dreamy itself, I always liked the lines on the Series 1.

@roadscapehorror-talesofterror 2 ай бұрын

The Cobra was and always will be a beautiful car on every level. Horsepower, breathtaking body curves and neck snapping performance. Everything converged to create the perfect car.

@TheTheboomwearcompan 2 ай бұрын

Tuning in from Buffalo, New York. BEAST MODE Cobra for sure!

@IndependantMind168 2 ай бұрын

Nickel City

@adriannewman1322 14 күн бұрын

That car is a work of art.

@ianplayer3329 2 ай бұрын

An absolute beast of a car sounds incredible ❤👌

@sstace69 14 күн бұрын

It's insane! Love it!

@gixerloon 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful Car, and that bass exhaust tone just amazing. I love it, how much do I want one.....

@paulhammond3488onetime 2 ай бұрын

Another bad ass ride….thx Sean

@MarMPB 2 ай бұрын

Love the Cobra and plan to build a “replica” here in my country! But like many new versions of it I’m not shooting for an exact copy, but a restomod with a modern Ford V8 engine and transmission, CF race seats and other parts, modern chassis, independent suspension and 18” wheels. Kind of the new AC Cobra launched last year. About the engine, after reading a few books and watch God knows how many videos, I found there’s a catch: although we all love the big 427 engine, race drivers of the day hated the upgrade from the 289, because it wrecked the handling of the car. Also, with such a short wheelbase, the immense torque of the 427 at low rpm is responsible for most of the spins and crashes with the Cobra when the driver gets too excited. So, it’s something to think about🧐. Can’t wait for the video! Thanks, Shawn!

@AutotopiaLA 2 ай бұрын

That level of torque is a lot to deal with. This Godzilla makes around 600 hp so I was very mild driving it but such a fun experience. I really need one of these

@danmyers9372 2 ай бұрын

They do tend to want to swap ends for sure. I rode in a buddies CSX a few years back. It had the aluminum block ~485 ci, 580 HP stroker FE. It was a total animal and would just annihilate the road race rear tires.

@johnnygeorgopoulos4072 2 ай бұрын

Mar, think about this, the last years of the true AC Ace's before Carroll Shelby contacted AC to drop a 289 and then a 427 into them to make them Cobra's, they had the AC Ace Ruddspeed with a Ford Zephyr derived 2.6L I6 with a rack of SU's or Webber's hanging off the side.... how about my idea, a Ford Barra 195 I6 with some headwork, higher compression, and a rack of ITB's making in excess of 300hp....300hp is literally nothing as they make close to that stock the 195's at 261hp and 288lb-ft, depending on the headwork and tune, you'd probably be easily able to surpass 400hp without real effort, and both having the closest to "original" as all the AC's of this "model" had I6's until Carrol, and the most unique as I know nobody nor have seen anyone ever show they've put the infamous Barra I6 in one.... literally win-win 👌

@MarMPB 23 күн бұрын

@@johnnygeorgopoulos4072For sure, it would be a sensible and logical option like you described! But, I’ve had a tuned C6 Z06 Corvette in the past and now I own a modern 911 and a MB AMG Roadster. Both are 6cil. bi-turbo engine cars (tuned of course 😈). So, Although I love my cars, I miss my American V8 so much…Every Sunday morning I turned it on for a drive, that cold start made me smile like a silly kid. Yeah, against your logic I need a V8. 😎

@spill1t 2 ай бұрын

This is literally the shape of my heart as far as cars are concerned. If money were no object, i'd have a few of these and then a daily. To me it is the most gorgeous car in the world.

@trullmann 2 ай бұрын

Need some back to back sound clips with the 427ci. This one sounds pretty smooth.

@cafty-me1 2 ай бұрын

Your introduction was all the money ..besides Godzilla 😎

@1MADZ 2 ай бұрын

Such a treat

@clintonmaurer5758 2 ай бұрын

Torque. It’s what moves you through the brick wall. Awesome car

@jongib6096 2 ай бұрын

EPIC. I’d want that Motor in a more low key CSX / Superformance stock spec

@zenocrate4040 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this awesome insight! Also, my super-cool father programmed the ECU for this motor. Makes a girl feel all tingly with pride when it roars away.

@bravofoxable 2 ай бұрын

sounds VERY good!

@CJColvin 2 ай бұрын

Gotta love the 7.3L Godzilla powered Shelby Cobra Replica brother

@IMGbaugher 2 ай бұрын

What a killer car man. So badass.

@jamit2006 2 ай бұрын

LOL the look between you two at 24:12 is gold, the child like giggles. Awesome car and video, my dream car, any model would do me.

@AutotopiaLA 2 ай бұрын

Lots of giggles and laughs driving these cars. I really need this one…badly!

@tevetanders9729 2 ай бұрын

That's is the King of Cool.😊

@DroneStrike1776 2 ай бұрын

Man that's one beautiful shop and car. I love Superformance rendition of the Cobra with the modern aero work. If I hit the lotto, I want one in dark grey like the one behind it, with the same color stripes. Dude, it's 55F and you're complaining? It's 26F right now with a high of 40F mid day, which is pretty damn warm for us. Then it's going to drop to 20F over night, better than the 15-17F we've been getting all weeknight. As I get older, the cold is brutal on the knees and back, especially when it's windy with wind chill in the single digits or in the negative. 55F in mid February would be lovely for us New England folks.

@radsk8rbigollies594 2 ай бұрын

Well, my favorite car just got better!

@ONTHEEDGEFRED 2 ай бұрын

Thats it, thats me. THAT'S the Cobra that I want. If I have the money before I die, this will be one of the few extravagances I will afford myself. I've wanted a Cobra for some time, But, this is the car that I want, engine and all, right here. Done deal. Thank you for this video.

@Terpenefiend 2 ай бұрын

I love these shelby remakes, hope to own one some day

@AutotopiaLA 2 ай бұрын

Me too!

@AkioWasRight 2 ай бұрын

Now it literally sounds like my Ford service body F-350.

@albiemccarthy5955 2 ай бұрын

Pure beauty both mustangs

@iansharpe8420 2 ай бұрын

Killer video as always

@denniskeller69 2 ай бұрын

Wow …. What a great drive!!!

@dan3162 2 ай бұрын

Owned SPF2245, was a great car and ran a Roush 427, best blend of modern manufacturing coupled with the original design and concept

@BradThePitts 2 ай бұрын

Almost same, mines a MK3. I don't know if they've improved on that TREMEC transmission, but mine is awful. It's heavy, clumsy, slow, noisy, and easy to miss a shift. I've been meaning to get a short throw shifter kit for it.

@HopefulDaffodils-ss2lf 3 күн бұрын

B see by@@BradThePitts

@adventureswithedna 2 ай бұрын

Dream car for sure

@Mike583 2 ай бұрын

I can't imagine being able to say,yeah there's only 30 of these amazing cars in the world...and i own one!❤

@rugged1987 Ай бұрын

This is a dream car for many of us watching this.

@ZERO_42069 2 ай бұрын

Shelby would be proud that his legacy will live on forever, id kill for a real Shelby

@blueskyy43 2 ай бұрын

I would like to see AutotopiaLA link up with Jay Leno's garage and do a review of the 7.3L Shelby Cobra MkIIIR I'm sure Jay Leno would be impressed of the power and speed of this Shelby Cobra.

@TomGreen-gi3tl 2 ай бұрын

The car is gorgeous.

@Veikra 2 ай бұрын

what a build !

@jorginnov8raceenginesandcn379 2 ай бұрын

Awesome !

@TT-ch2pz 2 ай бұрын

Great video, what a monster.

@jonbuckley5049 2 ай бұрын

Another great vid!!

@tomthomas9910 22 күн бұрын

Best chit on the net" autotopia LA raddest cars & in depth look at mechanical masterpieces, unlike no others , built not bought yup"

@Rob12345 2 ай бұрын

Just wow!! ❤ I want one

@West__Coast__Joyride 2 ай бұрын

I love it and different sounds V8 🤘🏻

@whatta7793 2 ай бұрын

I think if I had a Shelby Cobra Clone, I'd have to put a Ford 427 Boss, or 427R (Roush) in it.. they cost $15000+, but it'd be a little more OG, and 530-550 hp stock. I'm sure a few of the Cobras that are in the background of that shop are outfitted with the 427! Either way, this 7.3l Cobra is a true monster, I bet that thing is wicked fun and turns heads everywhere it goes. Awesome unit.

@Cobra658 2 ай бұрын

that thing looks good

@AutotopiaLA 2 ай бұрын

So good! I’m in love

@cavscout62 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been waiting for these guys Or Factory Five to stuff a GODZILLA into one of these. Great Job Superformance!

@richardcarter1000 2 ай бұрын

Lovely, thank you

@JimCameron-qu6bn Ай бұрын

Backdraft is exceptional

@AutotopiaLA Ай бұрын

Personally I like Superformance cars better but just my opinion

@LuckyNumberKe7in 2 ай бұрын

Gorgeous car

@maya00795 2 ай бұрын

I'm speechless shawn...... Wow...... Greetings from india 🇮🇳🤠🤠🤩🤩🤘🏻🙌

@nickscotto3605 2 ай бұрын

Another great episode. 👍

@AutotopiaLA 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Great car!

@patrickd1805 2 ай бұрын

now yur speaking my language

@ricomartin8720 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful car😎😎

@ch3no2killz 2 ай бұрын

Great Crate Motor, built for trucks so it's not high buck, like a 5.0, super modern heads, light weigh castings, torque curve like a pool table. What a great combo!

@sidefx996 2 ай бұрын

Yeah the 615hp crate version is only $23k lol…

@rmac3x 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful car its a monster with 600hp!

@TeddysVentures Ай бұрын

Dream car! Great Video! My pockets are not deep enough to afford $225k and this car in the Northeast would not work because our roads are terrible. But....one can dream! The sheer cacophony of this beast makes you want to scream the pledge of allegiance while getting a tattoo of the US flag at the same time! 🏁👍 Thank you!