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The Shelby '66 Cobra 427® is an Anglo-American sports car with a Ford V8 engine, produced intermittently in both the UK and United States of America since 1962.
The Shelby '66 Cobra 427® was designed in cooperation with Ford in Detroit. A new chassis was built using 4 in (102 mm) main chassis tubes (up from 3 in (76 mm)) and coil spring suspension all around. The new car also had wide fenders and a larger radiator opening. It was powered by the "side oiler" Ford 427 engine (7.0 L) rated at 425 bhp (317 kW), which provided a top speed of 164 mph (262 km/h) in the standard model and 485 bhp (362 kW) with a top speed of 185 mph (298 km/h) in the competition model.
Availability
The Shelby '66 Cobra 427® is available in three series:
- V8 Naturals career series in the Pro/Am category
- The Legend Continues bonus series in the Elite category
- Clash Of The Classics bonus series in the Legend category
This vehicle was added in the American Muscle Update (v1.3) released in August 2013 and can be unlocked as soon as V8 Naturals or The Legend Continues are unlocked or by earning 14 trophies in Clash Of The Classics.
This vehicle can be acquired for 180 
or 144 with showcase discount.
This vehicle is used in the following special events:
- Used in MotorFiesta 1 in Stage 01 Goal 3.
Characteristics
| Stage | PR (Upgrades) |
Top Speed | Acc. | Braking | Cornering | Cost | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial w/ 
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23.1 | 165 mph 265 kph |
4.19 s | 120.0 ft 36.5 m |
0.95 g | 180 (144  )
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| Max PR w/ R$ |
32.8 (3332232) |
175 mph 281 kph |
3.94 s | 111.2 ft 33.9 m |
1.08 g | R$700,500 (+R$735,600) |
18 4 |
| Max PR w/
|
40.6 (8465343) |
186 mph 299 kph |
3.79 s | 107.0 ft 32.6 m |
1.20 g | +442 (823 )
|
11 33 |
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Upgrades (33)
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| Upgrade | Duration | R |
G | |
| 1 | Engine: High Flow Air Filter | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 31,900 | 8 |
| 2 | Engine: High-Performance Engine Tuning | 4 Hours | 47,800 | 12 |
| 3 | Engine: Competition Throttle Body | 8 Hours | 71,700 | 18 |
| 4 | Engine: Increase Engine Bore | — | — | 28 |
| 5 | Engine: Performance Intake Manifold | 18 Hours | 161,400 | 44 |
| 6 | Engine: Competition Cam-shaft | — | — | 65 |
| 7 | Engine: Aluminium Cylinder Heads | 1 Day 12 Hours | 363,100 | 100 |
| 8 | Engine: Engine swap - Ford 427-cid FE Big Block V8 | — | — | 150 |
| 1 | Drivetrain: Lightweight Flywheel | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 29,700 | 8 |
| 2 | Drivetrain: Uprated Sports Driveshaft | 4 Hours | 44,500 | 12 |
| 3 | Drivetrain: Performance Limited Slip Differential | 8 Hours | 66,700 | 18 |
| 4 | Drivetrain: Uprated Sports Gearbox | — | — | 26 |
| 1 | Body: Polycarbonate Window Replacements | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 23,600 | 6 |
| 2 | Body: Weight Reduction | 4 Hours | 35,300 | 9 |
| 3 | Body: General Body Refinement | 8 Hours | 53,000 | 14 |
| 4 | Body: Aero Optimised Undertray | — | — | 22 |
| 5 | Body: Advanced Body Refinement | 18 Hours | 119,300 | 32 |
| 6 | Body: Advanced Weight Reduction | — | — | 48 |
| 1 | Suspension: Strut Bar | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 27,200 | 7 |
| 2 | Suspension: Performance Sway Bars | 4 Hours | 40,800 | 10 |
| 3 | Suspension: Advanced Suspension Tuning | — | — | 16 |
| 4 | Suspension: Uprated Sports Shocks | 12 Hours | 91,800 | 25 |
| 5 | Suspension: Fully Adjustable Sports Shocks | — | — | 38 |
| 1 | Exhaust: Uprated Hi-Flow Catalytic Converter | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 26,900 | 7 |
| 2 | Exhaust: Custom Exhaust Headers | 4 Hours | 40,300 | 10 |
| 3 | Exhaust: Performance Cat-back Exhaust | — | — | 16 |
| 1 | Brakes: Modern Brake Pads | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 20,800 | 5 |
| 2 | Brakes: Modern Calipers | 4 Hours | 31,200 | 8 |
| 3 | Brakes: Uprated Sports Brake Pads | 8 Hours | 46,800 | 12 |
| 4 | Brakes: Uprated Sports Calipers | — | — | 18 |
| 1 | Tires & Wheels: Camber Alignment | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 24,900 | 6 |
| 2 | Tires & Wheels: High-Grip Performance Compound | 4 Hours | 37,400 | 10 |
| 3 | Tires & Wheels: Lightweight Alloy Rims | — | — | 15 |
| TOTAL: 33 | 2 Days 20 Hours 30 Minutes |
700,500 +735,600 =1,436,100 |
442 / 823 | |
| Colour keys | |
|---|---|
| White | purchase before any upgrades Or instant purchase
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| Green | purchase after any upgrades
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| Red | only purchase
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For upgrades including PR values, please see the project page RR3_Wiki:Upgrades_Section_(Classic_Version), please be aware that PR values can vary depending on the upgrade order.
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| V8 Naturals |
|---|
| DODGE CHARGER R/T • DODGE CHARGER SRT8 • LEXUS IS F (2013) • CHEVROLET STINGRAY 427 (1969) SHELBY COBRA 427® (1966) |
| The Legend Continues |
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| CHEVROLET STINGRAY 427 (1969) • SHELBY COBRA 427® (1966) |
| Clash Of The Classics |
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| PORSCHE 911 CARRERA RS 2.7 (1972) • LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH • SHELBY COBRA 427® (1966) • LAMBORGHINI MIURA |