Shelby Cobra 427/Tuning

A listing of all of the Multiplayer Tuning setups for the Shelby Cobra 427

Code - Ea = Extreme Acceleration, Ga = Good Acceleration, Pa = Poor Acceleration

Tso = Top Speed Oriented, Nso = Nitro Speed Oriented, Dso = Dual Speed Oriented

Pne = Poor Nitro Efficiency, Mne = Mediocre Nitro Efficiency, Gne = Good Nitro Efficiency, Ene = Extreme Nitro Efficiency

Special --> Pd = Poor Drifting, Ph = Poor Handling
 *  1000-1,300 (Optimal Bracket) 
 * Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition (Pa, Tso, Pne, Pd, Ph) (King from ranks 1000-1400)
 * Shelby Cobra 427 (Ga, Tso, Mne, Pd)
 * BMW M2 (245 mph or 390 km/h @1220) (Ga, Tso, Gne)
 * Porsche 959 (225 mph or 365 km/h @1160) (Ea, Nso, Ene, Ph) (King from ranks 800-1000)
 * Range Rover Evoque Coupe HSE Dynamic (220 mph or 355 km/h @1100) (Ga, Tso, Gne, Ph)
 * Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (220 mph or 355 km/h @1100) (Pa, Tso, Gne, Pd)
 * (ED Design Torq, Honda Integra Type-R, McLaren M14A, and Mitsubishi Eclipse can all be slotted here)
 * Renault DeZir (185 mph or 295 km/h @715 --> 225 mph or 360 km/h @1200) (Ga, Nso, Ena, Ph) (non-optimal)
 * Datsun 280Z (220 mph or 350 km/h @1160) (Ea, Dso, Pne)
 * SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI (230 mph or 370 km/h @ 1240) (Pa, Dso, Mne, Pd) (non-optimal)
 * 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 (190 mph or 310 km/h @870 --> 225 mph or 360 km/h @1210) (Ga, Dso, Pne) (non-optimal)
 * Nissan Juke Nismo (215 mph or 345 km/h @1160) (Ea, Dso, Mne)
 * Mazda 6 (185 mph or 300 km/h @900 --> 210 mph or 340 km/h @1100 --> 225 mph or 365 km/h @1300) (Ea, Tso, Pne)
 * Volkswagen Beetle Turbo (215 mph or 345 km/h @1170) (Ea, Dso, Pne) (non-optimal)
 * 1967 Chevrolet Impala (210 mph or 340 km/h @1080) (Pa, Tso, Pne)
 * BMW M1 (<230 mph or <370 km/h @1300)
 * Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG (<230 mph or <370 km/h @1300)
 * Donkervoort D8 GTO (185 mph or 300 km/h @1070) (Ea, Dso, Ene, Ph) (Exaggerated performance due to acceleration)
 * DS Survolt (190 mph or 305 km/h @1110) (Ea, Dso, Gne)
 * Ford F-150 (330 km/h @950-1070) (Ga, Nso, Mne) (King from ranks 500-800) (non-optimal)
 *  1,300-1,400 
 * Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition (>310 mph or >500 km/h @1300-1400)
 * Chevrolet 2016 Camaro SS (290 mph or 465 km/h @1390) (Pa, Tso, Gne, Pd)
 * BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage (Ga, Tso, Mne) (non-optimal)
 * TVR Sagaris (270 mph or 435 km/h @1390) (Ga, Tso, Mne, Pd)
 * Lamborghini Estoque (Ga, Tso, Mne)
 * Holden Coupe 60 (Pa, Tso, Pne)
 * Shelby Cobra 427
 * BMW M2 (highest speed = 420 km/h)
 * McLaren M14A (250 mph or 400 km/h @1300) (Ea, Dso, Gne)
 * ED Design Torq (<245 mph or <390 km/h @1300) (Ea, Nso, Ene, Ph)
 * Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (400 km/h @1300 --> highest speed = 410 km/h)
 * Mitsubishi Eclipse (420 km/h @1475) (Ga, Dso, Gne)
 * Toyota Supra RZ (Mark IV) (<235 mph or <380 km/h @1300) (Ga, Dso, Mne)
 * Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe Touring Car 2014 (Ea, Dso, Mne)
 * Rinspeed zaZen (250 mph or 400 km/h @1400) (Ga, Tso, Ene)
 * Mercedes-Benz Biome (<235 mph or <380 km/h) (Ga, Tso, Gne)
 * Lamborghini Miura (250 mph or 400 km/h @1400+) (Ga, Dso, Gne)
 * Felino cB7 (250 mph or 400 km/h @1400+) (Ga, Dso, Gne)
 * McLaren MP4/8 (250 mph or 400km/h @1300-1400) (Ea, Dso, Gne) (non-optimal)
 * Aston Martin Vulcan (Ga, Dso, Gne) (non-optimal)
 * McLaren Mercedes MP4-25 (Ea, Tso, Gne) (non-optimal)
 * Lamborghini Asterion (250 mph or 400 km/h @1400+) (Ga, Tso, Gne) (non-optimal)
 * Honda Integra Type-R(<245 mph or <390 km/h @1300) (Ea, Nso, Ene, Ph) (non-optimal)
 * Range Rover Evoque Coupe HSE Dynamic (highest speed = 390 km/h) (non-optimal)

The only other real rivals to the Cobra are the TVR Sagaris, Chevrolet 2016 Camaro SS, and BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage. However, all three of these cars are usually found at a rank of 1350 or higher, and even when mismatched against a lower-ranked Cobra, the TVR Sagaris is still slower when roughly 100 ranks higher (with the Cobra at rank 1234). The Chevrolet 2016 Camaro SS and BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage are slightly bigger threats, but both can easily be knocked down at the beginnings of races, especially at such low ranks.

'In general, the Cobra is basically the "king" at its rank, only beatable by a 1200-1300 SLK 55 SE. While the BMW M2 is the Cobra's biggest mainstream rival, it is slightly slower and its Elite status limits usage. Cobras usually have to fear themselves the most, as a slightly higher-ranked Cobra can have a small but crucial edge against a lower-ranked Cobra. It should be noted that the Cobra still takes some skill to use, despite being a king. Due to its mediocre nitro efficiency, the Cobra must be used strategically in order to not run out of nitro. The Cobra also needs to be carefully used when taking corners, owing to its wide drift radius. Micro-drifting and nitro-management must be mastered for the Cobra to become a true king.'

Regardless, the Cobra is still one of the easiest and most efficient kings. Being non-Elite, it is a straight upgrade to the BMW M2 and can be used very frequently. The TVR Sagaris is a very similar car, but being more optimal at higher ranks, it faces competition from very dangerous cars, mainly McLaren MP4/8s, Chevrolet 2016 Camaro SS', BMW 3.0 CSL Hommages, and the occasional McLaren Mercedes MP4-25, Lamborghini Estoque, or Holden Coupe 60. The TVR Sagaris suffers from the drifting problem, like the Cobra, but has a slightly more efficient nitro. The Camaro SS, on the other hand, has one of the slowest acceleration rates for an MP tuned car, apart from the Devel Sixteen Prototype and Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition, while also having mediocre handling and drifting statistics (it does have a very efficient nitro, however). The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage is slightly easier to use than the Chevrolet 2016 Camaro SS, being slightly slower in top speed and inferior in nitro-duration, but superior in drifting and acceleration. The McLaren F1 cars have extreme acceleration and nitro efficiency but lack extreme top speeds. Other cars, like the Holden Coupe 60 and Lamborghini Estoque, are straight downgrades to other Multiplayer kings.