Roush/Superformance Special Edition MKIII-R revealed
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
The Roush/Superformance Special Edition MKIII-R is what you get when you take the most coveted 1965 licensed reproduction Cobra replica and squeeze in an engine made by a company that has far more Ford wins compared to other manufacturers.
The MKIII-R was originally built to represent the fundamentals of what Roush Performance Engines and Superformance LLC have to offer. The initial plan was to build a one off display car, but the high level of interest afforded the project quickly altered everybody√¢‚Ǩ‚ s mind and the vehicle was quickly scheduled for manufacture. The Special Edition car debuted at the Las Vegas Nevada 2007 SEMA show. The MKIII-R demonstrated to the public what it has always wished to witness √¢‚Ǩ‚Äú the cooperation of two industry leaders to produce the best of both realms, a striking double diamond with the roar of a powerful engine under the hood. A vehicle that is truly pleasurable to every single one of the human senses. Plenty of photos after the jump!
The Roush parts will be offered as an upgrade package that will be sold independently from the standard MKIII-R. The inside highlights a set of Roush embellished leather seats, special gauges, billet short-throw shifter, Roush embellished floor carpet, two-way gauge pad and a sequential plaque. Buyers have a choice of different Roush crate motors including the 427 IR V8 that is tested at 576hp and featuring a 2-year/24,000 mile warranty.
As one of the leading players in the industry, Superformance has more than 20 autonomous brokers in many parts of the globe including Africa, Australia, and Africa. Superformance has gained a name for being the best through their unending and tireless attention to detail, excellence, craftsmanship, fit, appearance and customer satisfaction. Teaming with Hi-Tech Automotive RSA (which boasts the title of world√¢‚Ǩ‚ s largest specialty car production facility with over 600 highly skilled workers and related employees in their 400,000 square foot manufacturing facility found in South Africa), Superformance has made more than 4000 rolling parts chassis at present.
A division of Roush Industries and known as Roush Fenway Racing, Roush Performance Engines has been manufacturing complete presentation crate
“street engines” since 2003 and has currently more than 15 variations from mild to wild to choose from.
Hillbank Motor Corporation is the West Coast√¢‚Ǩ‚ s Superformance licensed reproduction replica and Shelby continuation vintage racing and chassis parts broker. Hillbank has the biggest assortment and supply of complete √¢‚Ǩ≈ìturn-key minus√¢‚Ǩ¬ù MKIII√¢‚Ǩ‚ s, Cobras, Daytona Coupes, and GT40√¢‚Ǩ‚ s and is the leading retailer of the top brand and genuine aftermarket American Muscle performance components and parts.
The installation center for Hillbank Motor Corporation is the highly respected Exotic Auto Restorations. Exotic focuses on custom fabrication of classic race cars, early and late model Mustangs, and show class cars. George Cunha, the owner, and his workers have 26 years of experience in the custom fabrication and restoration business. Exotic has been awarded a number of times for their show winning cars and has recently been featured on Hot Rod TV.
Specifications:
- 2007 Superformance MKIII chassis
- Monza red paint with dark silver Le Mans stripes and black pin stripes
- Independent Suspension
- Limited slip differential
- Billstein shocks and custom H & R springs
- GTP sway bars
- Heavy duty TIG welded ladder frame chassis with crumple zones
- Custom Wilwood upgraded power- assisted vented disc brakes. 4 pot calipers
- Heater and defogger
- American Racing 18" pin drive wheels
- Hand laminated fiberglass body with reinforcing inserts
- Original style Smith gauges
- Original style Lucas switches
- Safe Craft fire suppression system
- Ceramic coated headers and side pipes
- Custom floor mats
- Custom Roush engraved wind wings
- Cobra seats with custom embroidery
- 4 point harness seat belts
- Black chrome trim
- Tri pod head lamps
- Soft top and tonneau cover
- Stainless steel 17 gallon pressure tested fuel tank
- Roush 427 IR dry sump motor:
- 576 HP
- 2 year/24,000 mile warranty
- Hard coat anodized billet covers
- Tremec 5 speed transmission
- Oil cooler and braided hoses

