Der Shelby Cobra 427 gilt weltweit als Meilenstein der Automobilgeschichte. Mit seinem 7.0L Ford FE 427 Big-Block V8 und einer Leistung von 485 HP setzte er unvergessliche Maßstäbe.

Technische Daten

Wichtige Höhepunkte

• 0-100-0 mph in a shocking 14.5 seconds in 1965
• Massive big-block V8 in a lightweight British roadster body
• Raw, unassisted mechanical savagery

Entwicklungsgeschichte & Kulturelles Erbe

The development of the Shelby Cobra 427 (1965 - 1967) represents a watershed moment for Shelby / AC and the automotive industry. Engineered in United States during the 1950s-1960s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 7.0L Ford FE 427 Big-Block V8 paired with a 4-speed manual allowed it to reach 298 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (4.2s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.