It's true. 00 Cobra R > 03/04 Cobra.
The Cobra R was meant to take on the (then) upcoming Z06. The 03 Cobra was meant to spit on the grave of the Camaro. They are very different cars.
Also, if you think your Cobra pulls .95g on a skidpad and does over 70mph in a slalom, well...heh. Try...