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2009 Superformance Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe news, pictures, and information | ||
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The first and only American made car to win the World Manufacturer's Championship for Grand Touring Racecars, the Daytona Coupe transformed American road racing. Originally referred to as the 'Daytona Car,' the coupe officially earned its name while being built for the Daytona race.
The Coupe combines innovations of the past, technology from the future and captivating style to deliver a new generation of classic muscle.
-- A complete factory assembled rolling chassis.
-- Vinylestere and glass composite body.
-- Show quality PPG paint finishes wîth many standard colors.
-- Fully independent front and rear suspension.
-- Tubular space frame constructed of mild steel.
-- BTR / Dana Hydratrac limited slip differential.
-- Bilstein® coil over progressive shocks wîth H&R Springs®.
-- Four-wheel vented disc brakes, power assisted PBR® calipers.
-- Power assisted rack and pinion §teering.
-- Aluminum radiator/oil cooler wîth dual electric fans.
-- Oil cooler and braided lines.
-- 20 gallon stainless steel fuel tank.
-- Rear exiting silver ceramic coated side pipes.
-- Custom TFE air conditioning system.
-- 18' cast Alloy wheels.
-- Tinted front, side and rear windows.
-- Stewart Warner electronic gauges.
-- Remote door locks and immobilizer system.
-- Black leather and Alcantra interior.
-- Eligible for the Shelby American Automobile Club owners registry.
-- Licensed by Carroll Shelby.
-- Designed by original designers Peter Brock and Bob Negstad.Source - Superformance
The Coupe combines innovations of the past, technology from the future and captivating style to deliver a new generation of classic muscle.
-- A complete factory assembled rolling chassis.
-- Vinylestere and glass composite body.
-- Show quality PPG paint finishes wîth many standard colors.
-- Fully independent front and rear suspension.
-- Tubular space frame constructed of mild steel.
-- BTR / Dana Hydratrac limited slip differential.
-- Bilstein® coil over progressive shocks wîth H&R Springs®.
-- Four-wheel vented disc brakes, power assisted PBR® calipers.
-- Power assisted rack and pinion §teering.
-- Aluminum radiator/oil cooler wîth dual electric fans.
-- Oil cooler and braided lines.
-- 20 gallon stainless steel fuel tank.
-- Rear exiting silver ceramic coated side pipes.
-- Custom TFE air conditioning system.
-- 18' cast Alloy wheels.
-- Tinted front, side and rear windows.
-- Stewart Warner electronic gauges.
-- Remote door locks and immobilizer system.
-- Black leather and Alcantra interior.
-- Eligible for the Shelby American Automobile Club owners registry.
-- Licensed by Carroll Shelby.
-- Designed by original designers Peter Brock and Bob Negstad.Source - Superformance
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| The WeatherTech® CHICAGO REGION SCCA JUNE SPRINTS® | |
 | Winning the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) June Sprints at Road America has been every sports car driver's dream since the thrilling first event in 1956. That's when a tall, curly-haired chicken farmer from Texas named Carroll Shelby drove all night to make the race, jumped into the cockpit of a Ferrari 121 LM without even changing out of his work clothes - striped farmer's overalls - and won the 152-mile feature. No one back then knew that his win would set the tone for his momentous racing ...[Read more...] |
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