CSX9000 - Daytona Coupe
The Daytona coupes won the FIA World Sportscar GT class in 1965, making us the only American manufacturer to do so.
CSX9000 - Daytona Coupe
The Daytona coupes won the FIA World Sportscar GT class in 1965, making us the only American manufacturer to do so.
Body
- 3-inch diameter DOM steel frame.
- Upper transverse leaf w/ lower arms, independent front and rear suspension.
- 1″ x 11-7/16″ OD disc, dual piston Shelby caliper, standard front brakes.
- 3/4 x 11-7/16″ OD disc, dual piston Shelby caliper, standard rear brakes.
Exterior
Daytona Coupe CSX9000 Series – Aluminum
- 15″ alloy standard wheels. (Tire sizes and specifications based on availability.)
- Shelby hand formed aluminum.
- Choice of Le Mans twin or Wilmet Stripes.
Daytona Coupe CSX9000 Series – Fiberglass
- Shelby etched door handles.
- Shelby 18″ x 8.5″ front wheels.
- Original halibrand style pin – drives.
- Optional painted wheel center caps.
Interior
Daytona Coupe CSX9000 Series – Aluminum
- Shelby vinyl, leather optional seats.
- Shelby custom black carpeting.
Daytona Coupe CSX9000 Series – Fiberglass
- Black Shelby signature leather seats.
- Lockable glove box.
- Air conditioner & heater.
- Multipoint retractable seat belts.
- Shelby signature gauges.
Engine
When Shelby American began racing the lightweight Cobra roadster in 1963, they were dominant except on the high speed straightaways of the European circuits. Shelby American tasked Peter Brock with designing a sleeker body for the small block chassis.
The result was one of the most radical and now, iconic, race car designs of all time. Peter’s design not only yielded greater top speeds, but also made the car incredibly aerodynamic and efficient.
Interior
Each aluminum Coupe incorporates safety and performance improvements without sacrificing integrity, as they were built from original blueprints and measurements.
Since each original competition car was slightly different, Shelby American chose one specification for the continuation cars that best represents all of the Coupes. Since modern updates, coupes now include air conditioning, heating and more comfortable passenger compartments to accommodate drivers of all sizes.
Suspension
From the leaf spring suspension and tube chassis to the wooden rimmed steering wheel, the cars are period correct.
While a variety of exterior colors is available, each will come equipped with a premium black leather interior, special badging, modern disc brakes and a stronger frame. Suspension has been updated over time.
Experience the Legend
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Whether you’re ready to get behind the wheel or simply want to learn more, our team is here to assist you every step of the way.
THE HISTORY OF
THE DAYTONA COUPE
Shelby’s industry changing championship winner.
While the Cobra roadsters were dominating the tight road courses of the United States, they lacked the aerodynamics for the high speed European circuits like Le Mans. In 1964, Carroll Shelby asked Peter Brock and Ken Miles to develop a coupe version of the Cobra to compete with Ferrari, Aston Martin and Jaguar. Given the name Daytona, the coupes were unstoppable. Driven by drivers like Dan Gurney, Bob Bondurants, Allen Grant and Phil Hill, the cars won the FIA World Sportscar GT class in 1965, making it the only American manufacturer to do so.
The modern day aluminum Cobra Coupes are period correct from the leaf spring suspension and tube chassis, to the wooden rimmed steering wheel. The cars also incorporate safety and performance improvements safety and performance that do not detract from their originality. Each come equipped with a premium black leather interior, modern disc brakes and a stronger frame.
Today’s fiberglass Cobra Coupes are an evolution of the original. They come with modern features such as air conditioning, and an updated suspension. You’ll also find these fiberglass Coupes to have a much larger and more comfortable passenger compartment to accommodate drivers of all sizes.
