Classic Recreations has announced officially licensed 1965 carbon fiber bodied CSX Shelby Cobra race car.
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As the most recent achievement to emerge from Classic Recreations, the full carbon fiber body is an extension of Carroll Shelby’s vision. Only 10 of the new Shelby Cobra race cars, dubbed the “Diamond Edition†in honor of Shelby American’s 60th anniversary, will be produced. Granted unique CSX serial numbering, CSX4521 through CSX4530, by Shelby Licensing, each will feature a specially designed custom diamond encrusted badge, feature Carroll Shelby’s commemorative signature on the dashboard and be sold as a completed race car.
The Cobra body has been completely engineered in autoclave-cured carbon fiber including the floor and doors, allowing it to achieve a staggering mere 88 pounds of body weight. This innovation meets performance with a custom designed, geometrically correct chassis and suspension designed by Jason Engel, founder and Vice President of Design and Engineering of Classic Recreations. This extremely lightweight Cobra is a force to be reckoned with due to its power-to-weight ratio and improved geometry.
The iconic Cobra not only has been infused with modern engineering but was reimagined to include updated technology and more comfort, like an extended cabin for extra legroom to further enhance the driver experience. The new Shelby Cobra race car is engineered to mate with a Ford Performance Gen 3 Coyote engine, 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.
Under the hood is a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 that can be optioned with a VMP supercharger to bring output to more than 800 horsepower. 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. Built to handle like a modern vehicle, the “Diamond Edition†carbon fiber Cobra Race Car produced entirely in the United States and will be sold for $1.2 million dollars. ■
