EBAC Car Club
2006 ERA Cobra Kit Car
Built by: John Villamil
Build Duration = 2 years

Cars Story: This is a replica of a 1966 427 AC Cobra. Built by ERA of New Britain, Connecticut in 2006.

John had this to say about his car: "There has been nothing spared in this build and it shows..... 0 to 100 and back to 0 in about 12 seconds, not that it matters."

Spec's:
  • 8 cylinder engine
  • Doug Nash 5 speed tranny
  • Jag rear end
  • 467HP, 487ft-lbs Torque (Dynoed)
  • Top Speed = 187 mph ... John had it up to 140 and said "I just ran out of nerve but the car still was pulling like a race horse, no doubt it would continue to 187mph"
  • 1968 428 Super Cobra Jet Police Interceptor Engine
  • Duel Holly 600 cfm carburetors
  • Full independent suspension with a curb weight of about 2500 lbs
  • Color = Candy apple red try coat with white pearl essences racing strips

Final Product - Build Complete!