Overview
1962 Shelby Cobra
In 1962, Carroll Shelby devised and forged one of the most recognized American muscle cars in history, the Shelby Cobra. This is the tribute to the first cobra CSX2000. The Shelby Cobra CSX2000 Tribute Series of roadsters are the ultimate salute to Carroll Shelby.
Original factory blueprints were used for the aluminum bodies, which follow every line of the first Shelby Cobra. The cockpit, interior, one-off bodywork and authentic leaf spring suspension with a correct Salisbury rear end and inboard brakes, are identical to those on the prototype Shelby Cobra.
Only 10 CSX2000 Carroll Shelby Tribute Cobras will be produced. CSX2900-CSX2909
Wheelbase: 90"
Length: 151.5"
Height (Top of screen): 45"
Width (Overall): 72"
Track Front: 53"
Track Rear: 53"
Fuel Tank: 14 gal.
Front Wheels: 15" knock off
Rear Wheels: 15" knock off
Salisbury differential, ratio 3:54:1
Chassis: Round Tube
Body: Aluminum
Body Reinforcements: Beneath doors, hood and trunk
Front Suspension: Transverse leaf spring
Rear Suspension: Transverse leaf spring
Steering: Rack and pinion
Pedal Box: ¾ clutch master cylinder, 2x ¾ brake master cylinders with balance bar
Front Brakes: Girling Style
Rear Brakes: Girling Style Inboard
Exhaust system: Twin pipe rear exit
Instrumentation: VDO and Smiths
Interior: Original steering wheel, leather seats
Weather: Optional soft top, side screens, and tonneau cover
Recommended engine and transmission: Ford 289 based with a Tremec Transmission