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.
Chassis & Body
| Layout |
Front engine, rear drive |
| Body |
Hand laid fiberglass cloth |
| Frame |
Space frame tubular steel |
| Brakes: Front |
12.8" x 1.25" vented discs |
| Brakes: Rear |
12.0" x 1.00" vented discs |
| Brake assist |
Vacuum |
| Total sweep area |
428 sq in |
| Sweep area per ton |
300 sq in |
| Wheels, standard |
Traditional FIA style |
| Front |
18" x 8" cast alloy |
| Rear |
18" x 10" cast alloy |
| Tires, standard |
Dunlop Sport 9000 Z-rated radial |
| Front |
255/45-18 |
| Rear |
285/50-18 |
| Steering |
Rack & pinion, power assist |
| Turns, lock to lock |
2.5 |
| Turning circle |
42 ft |
Suspension:
| Front |
Double A-arm, coil over shocks |
| Rear |
Double A-arm with trailing link, coil over shocks |
Weight & Geometry
| Curb weight |
2980 lb |
| Weight distribution |
47% front - 53% rear |
| Wheelbase |
93.2 in |
| Track (front/rear) |
56.5/58.3 in |
| Length |
175.0 in |
| Width |
73.6 in |
| Height |
49.2 in |
| Ground clearance |
6.25 in |
| Trunk space |
9.5 cu ft |
| Drag Coefficient, Cd |
0.28 |
Drivetrain
| Transmission |
Tremec T-56 6-speed manual |
| Final drive ratio |
3.46 |
| Engine rpm at 60mph |
1530 in 6th ge |
Engine
| Type |
Ford Windsor V8 |
| Valve Train |
Ford FRPP Sportsman, cast iron, 2-bolt mains |
| Block |
Ford FRPP Sportsman, cast iron, 2-bolt mains |
| Heads |
AFR 185, aluminum |
| Valves (intake/exhaust) |
2.02 / 1.60 in |
| Carburetor |
Holley 750 cfm 4 barrel, vacuum secondaries |
| Intake manifold |
Edelbrock Performer RPM dual plane |
| Headers |
4 into 2 headers |
| Exhaust |
Side exhaust routed to rear |
| Cam |
Hydraulic roller |
| Displacement |
402 cubic inches |
| Bore x Stroke |
4.000 x 4.000 in |
| Compression Ratio |
10.00:1 |
| Max gross (dyno) HP |
500 HP at 5500 rpm |
| Max gross (dyno) torque |
500 lb-ft at 4000 rpm |
| Redline |
6250 rpm |
Accommodations
| Seating capacity |
2 |
| Headroom |
35.75 in |
| Seat travel |
4 in |
Instrumentation
Speedometer, tachometer, fuel level, water temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature, volt meter
Warranty
12 month on Superformance provided rolling chassis
Acceleration
| Time to Speed |
Seconds |
| 0-30 mph |
1.7 |
| 0-60 mph |
3.9 |
| 0-80 mph |
6.1 |
| 0-100 mph |
8.2 |
| 0-120 mph |
11.5 |
| 0-140 mph |
15.0 |
Standard Equipment
- A complete factory assembled rolling chassis.
- Vinylestere and glass composite body.
- Show quality paint finishes with many standard colors.
- Fully independent front and rear suspension.
- Tubular space frame constructed of mild steel.
- Limited slip differential.
- Coil over progressive shocks & springs.
- Four-wheel vented disc brakes, power assisted
calipers.
- Power assisted rack and pinion steering.
- Aluminum radiator/oil cooler with dual electric fans.
- Oil cooler and braided lines.
Options
- 20 gallon stainless steel fuel tank.
- Side exit headers and side pipes.
- Custom 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.
- Genuine Shelby CSX9000 chassis.
- Designed by original designers Peter Brock and Bob Negstad.
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