The Shelby 289 and 427 Cobras The Shelb圜obraCobra 289 Engine The Shelb圜obraCobra 427 Engine It marked a new chapter for the American sports car, with handling, braking and raw power beyond compare. In every aspect, the 427 wasn’t just a leap forward for Cobra. Coil springs were installed all around, and the body was streamlined with flared arches that allowed for larger tires and a wider track.
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Capable of 500 hp, the engine was so heavy that a full chassis redesign was needed, featuring a tubular coil spring design five inches wider for improved handling.
With a massive 427 cubic inch Ford V8 at its heart, the new Shelby Cobra would be the most feared muscle car ever built. To make it happen, Shelby recruited Ford to the effort, cementing a partnership that would result in Shelby taking over Ford’s entire GT racing program - and an invitation to convert the Mustang to a Shelby GT350 B-production road racer. With little time before the 1965 FIA season, a decision was reached to create an entirely new Cobra. With that in mind, Shelby set to work testing a 390 cubic inch engine, but it wasn’t enough. Shelby Cobra racing in 1965 Shelby Cobra racing in 1965 Shelby Cobra racing in 1965 Shelby Cobra racing in 1964įIA rules ordered manufacturers to create at least 100 production models of each car entered. Among the keys to success would be a larger engine, capable of out running… Momentum was building for a run at the ultimate prize: the FIA International GT Championship. Each proved to be a testing ground for Shelby and his team as they sought to extract maximum power and performance from their machine. The Cobra, an all-American street and track car, today still manufactured by Shelby American in Las Vegas …īy the 1963 season, the Cobra and its 289 engine were dominating the US domestic race series, going on to only lose one race in its first three years of competition. The story of an American race car driver, entrepreneur and car creator.
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