Shelby Cobra CSX 4000

Shelby Cobra CSX 4000
Shelby Cobra CSX 4000
The Shelby Cobra is one of the most iconic sports cars in the history of sports motorsport. Very linked to racing and with successes all over the world, the Cobra is a living legend in the environment of sports cars.

To commemorate the Cobra, Shelby presented in the late 1990s a limited series called the Shelby Cobra CSX 4000 Series. This car is manufactured with the same conception as the original 1965 model but with technical improvements that make it more current and reliable. While the engine remains a small V8 block of almost 7 liters of displacement, some differences lie in the use of new materials and safer elements.

Shelby Automobiles, Inc. provided buyers with certificates of authenticity and product number. The certificate has the original signature of the famous creator of the car, Carroll Shelby.

This Shelby Cobra CSX 4000 Limited Series features a reinforced steel chassis and better alloys than the original 1965. The bodywork can be ordered by the buyer in fiberglass, carbon fiber or handcrafted aluminum. The indicators on the board resemble a real racing car.

Important aspects were also improved such as engine cooling with water and oil radiators plus heat dissipation with insulation for the passenger compartment. Racingseat belts were added in the same way. This makes the Cobra not only superior in performance, but also a safer car for users.

The weight of the Shelby Cobra remained quite low, at 1,235 kilograms. This helps achieve excellent performance, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds and a top speed of approximately 280 km/h.

Technical specifications of Shelby Cobra CSX 4000

  • Front engine V8 427 “Otto”

  • Displacement: 6,986 cm3

  • 16 OHC valves

  • 4 Carburetors double mouth

  • Power: 400 + hp

  • Manual 4-speed gearbox

  • Rear wheel drive

  • Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h: 3.9 s

  • 1/4 mile: 11.8 sec

  • Maximum speed: 280 km/h (approx.)

  • Ventilated disc brakes

  • Front suspension: shock absorbers, arm and stabilizer bar

  • Rear suspension: McPherson with arm and stabilizer bar

Dimensions of the Shelby Cobra CSX 4000

  • Length: 3,962 mm

  • Width: 1,828 mm

  • Height: 1,245 mm

  • Front wheel: 1,422 mm

  • Front wheel: 1,473 mm

  • Goodyear Tires

  • Front wheels: 16” x 6J

  • Rear wheels: 16” x 6J

  • Weight: 1,235 kg

  • Weight/power ratio: 0.32 hp/kg

  • Fuel tank: 76 litres

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