Cobra vs Supra

[IKILLRICERS]

The age old battle between the Supra and the Cobra. We've all seen the videos and I wanna know what u all think. American Muscle or Japanese Performance?

[GDK]

Age Old Battle?heh NOOB!!! LoL
J/K

SUPRA OWNS JOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[GTStang]

Of course it is an age old battle or do you forget the classic Toyota Supras of the late 60's doing battle with the Shelby Cobra Stangs?

[GDK]

GTStang are you kidding? You dont really here stories about Cobras racing supras in the 60's, cause first of all the Supra didnt exist. If your talking about the Celica then still I've never heard of them as rivals during that time period.

Maybe in the Trans Am racing series but I don know. If your not kidn please school me.

Also I like your sig cause its true

[freakonaleash1187]

i will almost always say japanese performance imo is better than american muscle. and in this case, i am going too. i don't really like american muscle (if you call me non-american because of that, you are just plain ignorant) because it just doesn't excite me as much.

[LjasonL]

Originally Posted by GTStang

Of course it is an age old battle or do you forget the classic Toyota Supras of the late 60's doing battle with the Shelby Cobra Stangs?

Well, there was the Toyota 2000GT of the late 60's that competed in many race events and eventually gave rise to the Supra.

The car performed admirably, shattering 11 international racing records including one in which the 2000GT averaged 128mph for 10,000miles and 72 hours. When production ceased in October of 1970, only 337 units had left the factory with 54 of those going to the U.S.

[Joseph1082]

Which Cobra... because I think I can safely say that that in stock form the 03+ will smoke the Supra. 320HP vs. 390HP.

[LjasonL]

Actually the 03 Cobra is a pretty even match for a Supra TT in the straights... and both have the honor of being famous dyno queens.

Though if you want to be "fair" I suppose you would compare with a 93 Cobra... The 03 Cobra has 10 years of development on the Supra, so it SHOULD be faster

[youngvr4]

i don't totally agree with the statement supra is a good match in straight line with a cobra. never seen a 03 cobra run worse than 13.2 though i only knew of 2 that were stock. i've seen supra's run 13.8 constantly 13.6 in mags i've read 13.4 all over the internet i've read a mag that said the supra ran a 13.1, i've only seen the best of 13.5 with my own 2 eye's but cobras on the other hand in mags and in sight i see 12.9-8 as low as 12.79 and as high as 13.2, so more than likely i believe the cobra would 8/10 times win

[GTStang]

Originally Posted by GDK

GTStang are you kidding? You dont really here stories about Cobras racing supras in the 60's, cause first of all the Supra didnt exist. If your talking about the Celica then still I've never heard of them as rivals during that time period.

Maybe in the Trans Am racing series but I don know. If your not kidn please school me.

Also I like your sig cause its true

Ok you count as 2 kills

#1 Somehow you missed my sarcasim in that post becuase obviously Supra did not exist!!!

#2 If you think my sig is serious you need some serious help!


As far as dyno queens yea the 03 Cobra have put up silly numbers on dynos but they have been putting up crazy low ET's also.

Best mag times I have seen for 03 Cobras 12.7XX for a Vert, 12.5XX for a hardtop.

[Jimster]

I'd still take a Supra, Mustang quality control is shocking while neither set wold on fire in terms of handling, the straight line speeds are evenly matched, plus- 2JZ's are easier to mod than Ford V8's in places that aren't North America.

[LjasonL]

Originally Posted by youngvr4

i don't totally agree with the statement supra is a good match in straight line with a cobra. never seen a 03 cobra run worse than 13.2 though i only knew of 2 that were stock. i've seen supra's run 13.8 constantly 13.6 in mags i've read 13.4 all over the internet i've read a mag that said the supra ran a 13.1, i've only seen the best of 13.5 with my own 2 eye's but cobras on the other hand in mags and in sight i see 12.9-8 as low as 12.79 and as high as 13.2, so more than likely i believe the cobra would 8/10 times win

Yeah but the Supra has always been a bad 1/4 mile car. The Cobra probably has a slight edge through the 1/4 but try them at higher speed rolling starts.

[GTStang]

Supra's modded or stock have proved to be much better at 120+mph. While the Cobra's live for the 1320. I guess it all depends what you want from your car. But I don't really care about doing 160mph+ in my car. My cares are from stoplight to stoplight.

[GDK]

Originally Posted by GTStang

Ok you count as 2 kills

#1 Somehow you missed my sarcasim in that post becuase obviously Supra did not exist!!!

#2 If you think my sig is serious you need some serious help!


As far as dyno queens yea the 03 Cobra have put up silly numbers on dynos but they have been putting up crazy low ET's also.

Best mag times I have seen for 03 Cobras 12.7XX for a Vert, 12.5XX for a hardtop.

For #1. Just making sure

For #2. meant sarcasm or joking


And about the comment about supras being about equal to 03 cobras in straight lines that the Moderator made is a lil off, stock cobras trap speeds are like 109mph and up. Supras are around 104-106 mph. I'd say BPU Supras are a very very close match for 03 Cobras.

[MR2Driver]

I'd like to chime in with my opinion.

The 2JZ is easier to squeeze power out of than the V8, but It will hit its power potential cieling alot sooner than the V8. The V8 has a higher potential when it comes to the sub 10 second times.

It does have Toyota reliability and slightly superior cornering abilities, but when it comes to the 1/4 I'd give the slight advantage to the Cobra. Not to mention the cost of modifications are significantly cheaper for the Cobra.

Either way they are both great cars and you coudlnt go wrong with either, its up to your preference really. I think the Supra is a better all trac car and highway runner.

But the Supra vs Mustang isnt the age old rivalry, thats strictly a Camero issue.