THE SHELBY COBRA HAS BEEN DESIGNED BY CLASSIC RECREATIONS
classic recreations has unveiled its latest innovation — an officially licensed 1965 carbon fiber bodied CSX shelby cobra race car. dubbed the diamond edition, only 10 shelby cobra race cars will be produced and will feature a specially designed custom diamond encrusted badge with carroll shelby’s commemorative signature on the dashboard.
‘what classic recreations has achieved with their carbon fiber program is the continuation of a dream carroll shelby himself envisioned for the future,’ said shelby american president gary patterson.
AN AUTOCLAVE-CURED CARBON FIBER BODY WITH AN ASTOUNDING 88-POUND WEIGHT
the body of the shelby cobra race car has been completely engineered in autoclave-cured carbon fiber, including the floors and doors. this results in an astounding 88-pound body weight. its geometry has been improved, resulting in a correct chassis and suspension designed by jason engel, founder and vice president of design and engineering of classic recreations. its power-to-weight ratio makes it extremely lightweight and a force to be reckoned with.
‘carroll shelby taught me the significance of pushing the envelope through innovation and passion,’ said jason engel. ‘a dream of carroll’s was always to place the highest horsepower engine possible in the lightest, most agile car imaginable and it is our honor to have met that challenge.’
the shelby cobra will be completely handmade by a team of designers and technicians at classic recreations. it will feature a ford performance gen 3 coyote engine capable of producing over 800 horsepower when combined with the optional VMP supercharger. the vehicle features independent rear suspension, a T56 magnum tremec transmission, and wilwood 6 piston brakes, front and rear.
designed without a tubular chassis on purpose, the team wanted to ensure the cobra was built for strength and could rival current supercars in weight and horsepower. the carbon fiber cobra race car will be produced entirely in the united states and will be sold for $1.2 million dollars.
project info:
name: shelby cobra
design: classic recreations
price: $1.2 million dollars
