In 2023, the iconic Shelby Cobra made a triumphant return to the UK with the launch of the new CSX10000 series. These turnkey cars, available through Clive Sutton, blend the legendary 1962-1967 championship heritage with modern performance enhancements, bringing the classic roadster back to British roads for the first time in nearly 60 years.
It features a new Ford Coyote V8 engine, superchargeable to 700 horsepower. Initially, the new Shelby Cobra CSX10000 will be available exclusively in the UK through Clive Sutton.
The car retains the classic Shelby Cobra silhouette with modern upgrades, including a 5.0-litre Coyote V8 engine shared with the latest Ford Mustang, producing 460 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 6-speed Tremec manual transmission. The wheels are specially designed 18-inch versions that resemble the original 15-inch Cobra wheels and come with Continental Extreme Contact Sport tires.
Key Specifications and Performance
- Engine: 5.0-litre Coyote V8
- Standard: 460 hp (343 kW), 420 lb-ft (569 Nm) torque
- Supercharged: 700 hp (522 kW), 550 lb-ft (746 Nm) torque
- Transmission: 6-speed Tremec manual
- Wheels: 18-inch wheels with Continental Extreme Contact Sport tires
- Rear Tires: 335/30ZR18
- Front Tires: 275/35ZR18
- Brakes: Wilwood power-assisted 4-pot front brake calipers
- Drive Options: Right- and left-hand drive
Performance
- Standard Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in approximately 4.0 seconds
- Supercharged Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in approximately 3.5 seconds
Inside, the car features a diamond-stitched leather interior with customizable colors and stitching, along with faithfully recreated dials and gauges that pay homage to the first-generation Shelby Cobra.
Clive Sutton is now taking orders for the 2024 Cobra CSX10000, with prices starting from £195,000. The UK is the first market to receive the new model, with other global markets to follow.
For more information, visit CliveSutton.co.uk.
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