1978 Ford Falcon Cobra 'Option 97' Bathurst Special [XC]

1978 Ford Falcon [XC] in Top Gear Australia, Non-fiction TV, 2008-2012 Ep. 1.08

Class: Cars, Coupé — Model origin:

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Author	Message
rjluna2 ◊ 2008-11-25 00:58	1978 Ford Falcon Cobra [XC]. Final year with coupe version. More detail at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Falcon_Cobra .
nzcarnerd ◊ 2008-11-25 05:02	I guess from the rego plate that this car is #19 of the run? I know there weren't very many of them.
marioman3138 ◊ 2008-11-25 05:59	yes, both of you are correct-in the extra info, it should have 19/400
valiant1962 ◊ 2008-11-28 00:55	If it is number 19 it is a Bathurst homologated special as well. The rearward facing hood scoop was part of the homologation options list (Option 97) so there is a good chance this is a Bathurst Cobra, making it one of only 30 Option 97 Cobras out of the 400 produced. -- Last edit: 2008-11-28 01:08:13
valiant1962 ◊ 2008-11-28 01:18	From the Falcon Cobra Club website http://www.falconcobraclubofaus.com/ Thirty of the cars - 00002 to 00031 - were built as Bathurst specials with Option 97. These cars had the following modifications; " Reworked rear wheel inside housings to accommodate the larger wheels; " Front spring tower reinforcement; " Modified No2 suspension cross member; " Fibreglass front spoiler sourced from Bob McWilliams; " Scheel KBA90018 front seats trimmed in black cloth; " Rear seats trimmed in black corduroy/cashmere cloth; " Transmission oil cooler; " Front strut braces; " Idler arm brace, " Electric radiator fan; " Heavy duty radiator " Hood scoop.