in 93 the Cobra R was a big improvement too, but tech moves on. What it is now matters vs what it was. Would like to see track times on the 01 vs 03 on a road course. Quick search only found the 03 compared to the 00R.
Looks like Jeep's marketing is run by a guy in his 50's who recently discovered social media. Can confidently say I will instantly hate anyone who is excited to own this edition.
The 99/01 Cobras are by no means garbage (especially when comparing to B head cars) that said they are still vastly overshadowed by the 03/04 cars. Far better engine/trans and none of them were corner carvers out of the box. The same suspension upgrades to the 99/01 can be done to the 03/04...