CSX10000 Shelby Cobras: A Glorious Homecoming of Automotive Legends, Adorned with Modern Marvels, Gracing the British Isles
In a resounding historical crescendo, the United Kingdom prepares to embrace the triumphant return of the legendary CSX10000 Shelby Cobras, poised to make an unforgettable mark after an absence spanning nearly six decades. This reimagined roadster is a harmonious fusion of the championship legacy bestowed upon the 1962-1967 Shelby Cobra and a cascade of contemporary enhancements. At its heart, a Ford Coyote V8 engine is a technological marvel capable of ascending to a breathtaking 700 horsepower when supercharged. An electrifying revelation, this rebirth of the Shelby Cobra CSX10000 series emerges as an exclusive, poised to take its inaugural strides in the UK through the venerable gates of Clive Sutton, the officially licensed specialist retailer.
Picture the original Shelby Cobra, an automotive titan that burst onto the 1962 New York Auto Show stage, only to undergo a metamorphosis in 1965, acquiring a computer-engineered chassis and a ferocious big-block Ford engine. Now, through a groundbreaking partnership with Shelby, Clive Sutton emerges as the vanguard, offering British enthusiasts an unprecedented opportunity to claim ownership of a fully assembled, ready-to-ignite Shelby Cobra in its most modern rendition. This milestone isn't just an arrival; it's a thunderous return, a renaissance that reignites the enthusiasm for this iconic roadster in the heart of the UK.
The CSX10000 series, while delicately preserving the iconic Shelby Cobra silhouette, beckons forth the 5.0-litre Coyote V8 engine, a heart shared with the latest Ford Mustang. This naturally aspirated marvel, coursing with fuel injection, unleashes a formidable 460 horsepower and a potent 420 lb-ft of torque. It waltzes gracefully alongside a 6-speed Tremec manual transmission.
Sculpted 18-inch wheels, a respectful nod to the original 15-inch Cobra counterparts, ensconce Continental Extreme Contact Sport tires. Behold the goliath-sized 335/30ZR18 at the rear and the nimble 275/35ZR18 up front. Modernity meets nostalgia as power steering and Wilwood power-assisted 4-pot front brake callipers grace the stage. With options for both right- and left-hand drive, this sports car caters to a global audience.
For those whose appetite for power knows no bounds, an electrifying supercharged variant emerges, catapulting the Shelby Cobra's potency to an electrifying 700 horsepower at 5,000rpm, coupled with 550 lb-ft of torque at 5,800rpm. Fueled by a Whipple twin-screw 3.0-liter supercharger, this powerhouse transformation is a homage to the heart-pounding spirit of the 1960s Shelby Cobra.
Stepping into the cockpit is akin to a time-travelling reverie trance reverberance, with the new iteration reverently recreating the dials and gauges of the first-generation Shelby Cobra. The interior, a sanctuary draped in sumptuous diamond-stitched leather, unfolds like a canvas, offering an array of colours and stitching options to adorn its timeless design.
M. Neil Cummings, the luminary CEO of Carroll Shelby Licensing, shares, "Our founder, Carroll Shelby, would undoubtedly marvel at this latest evolution of his inaugural Cobra, a creation that took shape in 1962 after his victory at Le Mans in 1959. Having transitioned from a Le Mans-winning driver to realise his dream of crafting a world-class sports car, this milestone reaffirms Shelby's unparalleled legacy."
Acknowledged by Shelby as an entirely new model, each Cobra CSX10000 finds its sanctum in the hallowed Shelby Cobra Registry. Here, the line between authenticity and imitation is etched in stone, allowing owners and prospective buyers to discern true Cobras from pretenders, elevating their status and safeguarding their investment.
Clive Sutton, founder and CEO, radiates pride as the UK welcomes the inaugural Shelby Cobra CSX10000, recognised globally as an officially licensed Shelby Cobra. This automotive gem is not just a testament to performance; it's a captivating investment, a potent blend of nostalgia and modernity.
The timing of this revelation carries an air of uncertainty, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the birth of the automotive titan Carroll Shelby in 2023. This contemporary marvel gracefully complements Shelby's continuation Cobras, the CSX6000 series, painstakingly crafted to mirror the specifications of their 1960s ancestors, complete with the iconic big-block V8 engines.
As the exclusive authorised purveyor of Shelby products in the UK, Clive Sutton now opens its gates for orders of the 2024 Cobra CSX10000, with prices commencing at £195,000. The UK proudly leads the charge as the launch market for this automotive innovation, setting the stage for other global markets, including the United States, to follow suit in due course.
Following a triumphant legal odyssey centred around the Shelby Cobra brand, Clive Sutton secured exclusive rights for the worldwide debut of this new model. In a harmonious collaboration with Shelby American and Superformance, Sutton's team successfully defended their claim against AC Cars, reasserting Shelby's legacy as the progenitor of the Cobra brand. This victory bestows upon Sutton unbridled access to the brand name and complete rights for UK sales of the iconic Shelby Cobra.
