Dubbed 427 Roadster, the convertible pays a discreet homage to the iconic Shelby Cobra 427 that tore up race tracks in the United States and abroad in the 1960s. Puritalia opted not to go for a full-on retro design and instead limited the visual connection between the 427 and the Cobra to round headlights and a large oval radiator grille.
Power comes from a Ford-sourced 5.0-liter V8 engine that makes 445 horsepower and 390 lb-ft. of torque in its standard state of tune. Buyers looking for extra grunt can order an optional supercharger that bumps output to 605 horsepower and 472 lb-ft. of twist. Regardless of configuration, the eight-cylinder spins the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission and a mechanical limited-slip differential.
Puritalia has not published performance figures. However, the company promises that the ragtop tips the scale at just 2,535 pounds thanks to an aluminum chassis and body panels crafted out of composite materials such as carbon fiber. It packs an adjustable suspension setup that uses Blistein shocks and Eibach springs, Brembo brakes all around and Pirelli P Zero tires.
Puritalia plans on building 427 examples of the Roadster. Each one will carry a base price of €180,000, a sum that converts to roughly $220,000. The 427 will be available across Europe but Puritalia has not revealed if it will attempt to break into the United States market.
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