Audi A8 vs. Shelby Cobra

Some exhibitors and their special cars at the Hanover Fair 2006:

• ifm electronic with Audi A8 test vehicle for anti collision detection


• Schmersal with Shelby Cobra 427 s/c

Only 348 Cobra's 427 were build and this is one of the hardest, s/c means 'semi competition' for racing usage.

Cobra is an automotive legend. A race record in 1964 with 293 km/h and two victories in the 24 hour race of Le Mans.

Technical data:
- Year of construction 1966
- Ford V8 engine
- 6.989 ccm cylinder capacity
- 580 PS
- 750 Nm
- Acceleration 10 s for 0 ... 200 km/h
- Max speed 330 km/h
- 1.180 kg weight with full tank