The KC-427 sketches were shown to the public via www.seriouswheels.com in November 2007. Within a week it made news on over 1,000,000 web pages worldwide, and was featured on several
magazines.
The demand for this car to be put in production exceeded all expectations; with hundred's of emails received from prospective clients and interested business partners.
Here are some of the press quotes together with the links.....
magazines.
The demand for this car to be put in production exceeded all expectations; with hundred's of emails received from prospective clients and interested business partners.
Here are some of the press quotes together with the links.....
Asterisk world press
"With the whole lot of automotive “remakes” going on lately, I’ve dreamed that someone would
revamp the AC Cobra. I’ve even taken it upon myself to do the sketches, but they all turn out to
look like rubbish. Fortunately, there are better artists out there than me. One of them is Reuben
Zammit, head of design at Racer X. The design for their KC-427 takes the lines from a classic
AC Cobra and not much else. I’ve been staring at it for the last ten minutes and I must say, I
really do love it. The recessed tail lamps, the obnoxious side grille, the enormous wheels–I just
love it."
http://astrx.wordpress.com/2007/11/17/racer-x-kc-427/
"With the whole lot of automotive “remakes” going on lately, I’ve dreamed that someone would
revamp the AC Cobra. I’ve even taken it upon myself to do the sketches, but they all turn out to
look like rubbish. Fortunately, there are better artists out there than me. One of them is Reuben
Zammit, head of design at Racer X. The design for their KC-427 takes the lines from a classic
AC Cobra and not much else. I’ve been staring at it for the last ten minutes and I must say, I
really do love it. The recessed tail lamps, the obnoxious side grille, the enormous wheels–I just
love it."
http://astrx.wordpress.com/2007/11/17/racer-x-kc-427/
Autoblog.nl (translated)
"Can a 'alltime beauty' as the legendary Cobra 427 successfully followed? By seeing the
attempt by Ford thought I wholeheartedly NO. …….. The lords of design and tuning Racer X
Design (where we know that already?), However, let us see beautiful rendering: to be silent,
…… It may therefore be!
The KC-427, the Maltese company carefully to the original look. The same lines are used, but
with a modern twist and brutal. The end result looks great dramatic and I think that is exactly
the intention!"
http://www.autoblog.nl/archive/2007/11/17/nu-wel-een-waardige-opvolger-cobra-kc-427
"Can a 'alltime beauty' as the legendary Cobra 427 successfully followed? By seeing the
attempt by Ford thought I wholeheartedly NO. …….. The lords of design and tuning Racer X
Design (where we know that already?), However, let us see beautiful rendering: to be silent,
…… It may therefore be!
The KC-427, the Maltese company carefully to the original look. The same lines are used, but
with a modern twist and brutal. The end result looks great dramatic and I think that is exactly
the intention!"
http://www.autoblog.nl/archive/2007/11/17/nu-wel-een-waardige-opvolger-cobra-kc-427
Autoblog.com
"Nearly four years ago at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show, Ford launched a Cobra Concept with a 6.4-liter V10 and a modern
design twist of the classic two-seater. While it was cool to see a modernized version of the original, it still lacked the
overall aggressive design of the original Cobra that so many people love. There weren't enough curves, and the front
looked somewhat awkward.
Recently, Maltese design and tuning company Racer X Design launched renderings of what they call the KC-427
Concept. It has very similar lines to the original Cobra (especially the rear), but with sharper creases that give a modern
appearance."
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/17/racer-x-design-kc-427-concept-offers-modern-interpretation-of-th/
"Nearly four years ago at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show, Ford launched a Cobra Concept with a 6.4-liter V10 and a modern
design twist of the classic two-seater. While it was cool to see a modernized version of the original, it still lacked the
overall aggressive design of the original Cobra that so many people love. There weren't enough curves, and the front
looked somewhat awkward.
Recently, Maltese design and tuning company Racer X Design launched renderings of what they call the KC-427
Concept. It has very similar lines to the original Cobra (especially the rear), but with sharper creases that give a modern
appearance."
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/17/racer-x-design-kc-427-concept-offers-modern-interpretation-of-th/
The Garage -
"Would you believe that this muscle concept christened the KC-427 is being built in Malta? No,
not Malta, New York, but the island of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea.
I always enjoy looking at the designs of Racer X Design, but this one really caught my eye
because of its Cobra styling and its mighty 7.0-litre V8 engine sourced from the Corvette Z06. A
unique combination of style and power I would say.
It appears they will produce 20 hand built units of the KC-427. The roadster is set for completion
next year. Kudos to these guys in Malta for nailing American Muscle style.
See more about Racer X Design at their home page"
http://thegarageblog.com/garage/mediterranean-muscle/#comments
"Would you believe that this muscle concept christened the KC-427 is being built in Malta? No,
not Malta, New York, but the island of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea.
I always enjoy looking at the designs of Racer X Design, but this one really caught my eye
because of its Cobra styling and its mighty 7.0-litre V8 engine sourced from the Corvette Z06. A
unique combination of style and power I would say.
It appears they will produce 20 hand built units of the KC-427. The roadster is set for completion
next year. Kudos to these guys in Malta for nailing American Muscle style.
See more about Racer X Design at their home page"
http://thegarageblog.com/garage/mediterranean-muscle/#comments
www.caradvice.com
"New-school AC Cobra sketches
A Maltese design firm has released sketches of its take on the present day
incarnation of the iconic AC Cobra, dubbed the KC-427 - and it looks brilliant."
http://www.caradvice.com.au/8155/new-school-ac-cobra-sketches/
"New-school AC Cobra sketches
A Maltese design firm has released sketches of its take on the present day
incarnation of the iconic AC Cobra, dubbed the KC-427 - and it looks brilliant."
http://www.caradvice.com.au/8155/new-school-ac-cobra-sketches/