Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe

The original six Daytona Cobra Coupe factory racers enjoyed a short but impressive racing career: Originally built for the 1964-65 racing season using 289 Shelby Cobra roadster chassis', these were America's answer to Ferrari's highly successful 250 GTO. In their first year of competition, the Daytona Coupes won the GT class at Sebring, and placed 1st in class and 4th overall at LeMans. They proved to be so competitive that Ferrari officials, fearing a loss of the championship, managed to get the Monza, Italy final round cancelled, knowing the Daytona’s would win the race and the Championship. Consequently, Ferrari claimed the 1964 FIA World Manufacturer's Championship. The following year Enzo Ferrari, realizing he would lose to the Daytona’s, pulled his factory support from the GT program, paving the way for the Daytona Coupe walkover. In 1965, the ex-Shelby Daytona Coupes of the UK's Alan Mann racing team won the FIA's World Manufacturer's GT title with ease.

Almost 40 years later, Superformance has re-created this nostalgic player in American racing history. Built under license with Carroll Shelby, it was designed by some of the original team, including Peter Brock and Bob Negstad. The Coupe boasts amazingly sleek lines and a contoured body, which is slightly larger than that of the original race car. The original suspension was further improved and the interior space was optimized for more room. Adding value to this impressive Daytona is the fact that it is also eligible for the Shelby American Automobile Club owners registry, capturing each chassis number as a part of American history.

The Superformance Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, as it is now named, allows today's enthusiast driver to experience the thrill of the original racecar in a smoother, safer, and truly exhilarating modern sports GT car.

Standard Equipment:
A complete factory-assembled rolling chassis.
Show quality PPG paint finishes with many standard colors - custom colors also available.
Fully independent front and rear suspension.
Custom coil over progressive shocks with Eibach Springs®.
Tubular space frame constructed of mild steel.
Power assisted rack & pinion steering.
Four-wheel vented disc brakes, power assisted.
PBR® calipers.
Aluminum radiator / oil cooler with dual electric fans.
Oil cooler and braided lines.
Stainless steel fuel tank. 20 gallon.
Vinylester and glass composite body.
Custom TFE air conditioning system.
BTR / Dana HydraTrac limited slip differential.
18" cast Alloy wheels and tires.
Tinted front, side and rear windows.
Remote door locks and immobilizer system.
Unique under car exhaust -side pipes.
Black leather and Alcantra interior.
Retractable 3 point seat belts.
Stewart Warner electronic gauges.