MK II FIA

MK II FIA
The First Truly Authentic MKII FIA Race Replica is Here!
Designed to emulate the great Cobra 289 race cars from that nostalgic golden era of racing in the 1960s, the Superformance MKII FIA is the first licensed continuation of the original AC-derived 289 Cobra that first appeared in 1962, winning 5 races. Loyal to the original lines and proper nostalgic characteristics of the original 1962 Cobra FIA, this car is built for the heart-racing 289 motor and a more modern Tremec TKO transmission. The MKII FIA can be tracked or street driven.
Unlike most competitors, the MKII FIA is built on the successful Tojeiro-styled round tube chassis and features an authentic transverse leaf spring suspension to give owners an exceptionally authentic driving experience. Through our exclusive agreement with Carroll Shelby, the MKII FIA is a licensed Shelby.
STANDARD FEATURES
- Show quality two-stage paint finishes
- Hand laminated fiberglass body with reinforcing inserts
- Heavy duty TIG welded 3″ Tojeiro style frame chassis
- Transverse leaf spring style suspension
- Salisbury limited slip differential
- Wilwood® front & rear disc brakes with double master cylinders
- Aluminum 6 pin drive FIA style 15″ knock-off wheels
- Original style shifter and hand brake lever
- Aluminum interior, trunk & engine compartment
- Sun visors and wind wings
- Original style latch-lock seat belts
- Moto-Lita wooden steering wheel
- Monza style fuel filler
- Aluminum hi-performance radiator, shroud and fan
- 14 Gallon stainless steel fuel tank
- Original style gauges (Stewart Warner) and switches
- Stainless steel roll bar, chassis mounted
OPTIONS
- FIA or USRRC dashboard layout
- FIA spec trunk with dimples
- Transverse nose stripe
- Soft top and side curtains
- Tonneau cover
- Side and rear view mirrors
- Leather seating surfaces (drivers & passenger adjusts)
- Ken Miles exhaust system side pipes
- Fuel cap wind deflector
- Harrison expansion overflow tank
- Differential oil cooler
- Auxiliary racing tank
- Stainless steel quick lifts
- Black cockpit carpets fitted
- Door map pockets
- Fuel transfer valve
- White painted wheels
- Oil cooler and braided lines
- Side pipes and headers to accommodate Ford V8

DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
Length: 151.5″
Height (Top of screen): 45″
Width (Overall): 72″
Track Front: 53″
Track Rear: 53″
Fuel Tank: 14 gal.
Front Wheels: 15″ FIA Halibrand style aluminum pin drive
Rear Wheels: 15″ FIA Halibrand style aluminum pin drive
Tires-Front 205/70 R15
Tires-Rear 205/70 R15
ZF Limited slip differential, ratio 3:46:1
Salisbury differential, ratio 3:54:1
Chassis: Round Tube
Body: Fiberglass with steel tube reinforcements
Body Reinforcements: Beneath doors, hood and trunk
Front Suspension: Transverse leaf spring, Spax adjustable shocks
Rear Suspension: Transverse leaf spring, Spax adjustable shocks
Steering: Rack and pinion
Pedal Box: ¾ clutch master cylinder, 2x ¾ brake master cylinders with balance bar
Front Brakes: Wilwood 4 pot dynalite
Rear Brakes: Wilwood 2 pot with handbrake incorporated
Exhaust system: Twin pipe side exit
Instrumentation: Stewart Warner
Interior: Motolita steering wheel, leather/vinyl seats
Weather: Optional soft top, side screens and tonneau cover
Recommended engine & transmission: Ford 289/302 based with TKO 600
DESIGN
CHASSIS
The 3” pipes have been TIG and MIG welded with computer assistance to guarantee a safer and stronger chassis than the arc and gas welded originals. The chassis is just about as close to the original as possible in this modern day. Building the cars with a meticulous eye on authenticity took time, but in the end, we feel that effort pays off in a superior driving experience for customers.
FRONT and REAR SUSPENSION
Another change for safety was to add an additional pick-up point to the chassis in order to increase the shear strength of the bolt passing through the lower control arm rose joint or rod end. The original springs were made of thinner steel than that available today, so the engineers milled the modern units to the correct size and thickness. This insistence on authenticity means that owners of a Superformance MKII FIA will have virtually the same driving experience as those original racers from the ’60s.
BODY
The Superformance MKII FIA features the larger Le Mans type fuel filler placed almost directly behind the passenger’s seat to enable easier pit refilling. Just like the originals, cars may also be fitted with a small wind deflecting shield to prevent fuel being sucked out and into the car at speed.
More fuel was required in the endurance-racing FIA cars, so a special long-range fuel cell was fitted in the trunk. Because the FIA required there be enough room in the trunk for a regulation size suitcase as well, two dimples had to be “engineered” into the boot lid for it to close properly. Legend has it that the first dimples were actually created when the aluminum trunk lid was slammed shut over the luggage by a frustrated mechanic. The reserve fuel switchover valve has been placed on the floor between the driver’s legs just in front of his seat.
The hood of the Superformance MKII FIA also gets special treatment. The rivets that appear on the front of the hood were there to prevent the aluminum from being torn off of its frame at high speed. This was known to happen on the originals, due to the high pressure build-up in the engine compartment. The fender air vents helped to alleviate that problem and to remove excess heat from the engine compartment as well. Fiberglass air scoops are also fitted in three locations to feed cold air onto the front and rear brakes as well as into the cabin foot wells.
Because of the use of larger tires on the FIA cars, the rear and doors were modified to accommodate them. Cut back doors and a more bulbous rear appeared, and the front fenders were flared even further to cover the larger front tires as well. Oil coolers for both the motor and differential have been fitted. Rondel illuminating lights were fitted on the sides of some of the originals for night racing and are available here as well. A roll bar has also been fitted with a forward angled support tube brace bolted to the chassis in the passenger’s foot well. No carpets were fitted and all other trim was also removed.