| BACKDRAFT RACING |
| Boynton Beach, Florida |
(561) 752-3693
www.backdraftracing.com |
| VEHICLE |
| Model | Cobra roadster |
| Vehicle Year: | 2008 |
| PRICING |
| Price of Kit: | $31,900.00 |
| Total Price as Tested: | $55,000.00 |
Manufacturer Estimate of Hours to Build/
Complete Vehicle: | N/A (turnkey-minus car) |
| CHASSIS |
| Frame: | BDR powdercoated |
| Wheelbase: | 92-inch |
| Rearend: | BMW |
| Rear Suspension: | BMW IRS (E36) |
| Front Suspension: | IFS, BMW coilover strut |
| Shocks: | Gabriel |
| Rear Brakes: | ATE (BMW E36) |
| Front Brakes: | ATE (BMW E46) |
| Brake Lines: | Stainless steel and rubber |
| Master Cylinder: | ATE |
| Brake Booster: | ATE |
| Steering: | Rack and pinion |
| Front Wheel Make & Size: | Halibrand style 17x8" knock off |
| Rear Wheel Make & Size: | Halibrand style 17x10.5" knock off |
| Front Tire Make & Size: | Goodyear F1 235/45/17 |
| Rear Tire Make & Size: | Goodyear F1 315/35/17 |
| BODY |
| Paint: | BDR |
| Roll Bar: | BDR, stainless steel |
| Bumpers: | Stainless steel quick jacks |
| Lights: | Hella headlamps, Lucas turn signals |
| Emblems and Trim: | BDR |
| Fuel System: | BDR |
| Fuel Tank: | Aluminum, 19 gallons |
| INTERIOR |
| Gauges: | VDO |
| Wiring: | BDR |
| Steering Wheel: | BDR |
| Seating: | Leather bucket seats |
| Upholstery: | BDR |
| Material: | Leather, vinyl, and wool |
| DRIVETRAIN |
| Engine Brand: | Ford/Roush |
| Engine Type: | 427R |
| Engine/Trans Installation: | Speed Fanatix |
| Water Pump: | Roush |
| Radiator: | Aluminum |
| Air Cleaner: | K&N |
| Ignition: | MSD |
| Headers: | BDR |
| Exhaust System: | BDR with stainless steel, black powdercoated sidepipes |
| Transmission Type: | Tremec TKO 600 5-speed manual |
Performance
Acceleration
0-60 mph: 3.42 seconds
| BRAKING |
| Minimum stopping distance |
| From 60 mph: | 147.68 feet
(brake bias not optimally
balanced front to rear) |
| HANDLING |
| Lateral acceleration: | .80 g |
| Balance: | Oversteer |
| Slalom Speed (420-foot slalom): | 46.9 mph |
| Lateral seat support: | Excellent |
| TEST CONDITIONS |
| Temperature: | 90 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Humidity: | less than five-percent |
| Elevation: | 52 feet above sea level |
| Location: | El Toro Marine Air Base, El Toro, California |
Kit Car Performance Testing Day, 2008Driving Test
Impressions on following criteria:
Car #: 8 (1965 Backdraft Racing roadster)
Test Driver: Jason Scudelari, Tech Center Manager
Interior Layout / Ergonomics: everything falls readily to hand, well equipped
Overall Comfort: nice
Steering (feel, turning, radius, etc.): turning radius too short, could benefit from power steering
Shifting (transmission, clutch, etc.): smooth and quick
Brakes (feel and performance): stopped fine
Throttle Response: great, very fast
Suspension: really good, sporty