2009 Daytona Coupe Le Mans Edition
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Engine |
6.6 liter V8 |
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Aspiration |
natural |
Torque |
515 lb-ft | ||
HP |
530 hp |
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HP/Liter |
80.3 hp per liter |
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(from Exotic Auto
Restoration Press Release) The Daytona Coupe Le Mans Edition
by Exotic Auto Restoration - the spirit of Le Mans in your driveway
In 1964, Shelby took the motorsports world by storm with the Daytona
Coupe. With a revolutionary design by Peter Brock, the car was
capable of reaching an incredible 187 mph on the Mulsanne Straight
at Le Mans. In 1965, the Daytona Coupe became the first and only
American car to win the FIA GT World Championship, cementing its
legacy in motorsports history. Now Exotic Auto Restoration of Costa
Mesa, CA is allowing car enthusiasts to bring the legend of Le Mans
to their own driveway. Based on the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe built
by Superformance and also designed by Peter Brock, the Le Mans
Edition has been upgraded in the spirit of the original racecar.
To enhance both the looks and performance of the Daytona Coupe,
Exotic Auto Restoration has designed new body and interior
components that blend seamlessly with the rest of the car. “I wanted
to give the car a wider, more aggressive stance as well as the
capability of turning better lap times,” explains George Cunha,
owner of Exotic Auto Restoration. Named for the Le Mans 24 Hour race
that the Daytona Coupe won in 1965, this package includes the
following:
- Group 5 fender
flares front and rear
- Wider 18-inch wheels and tires
- Heavy duty Bilstein shocks and H&R springs
- Functional billet aluminum top and side hood louvers
- Reclinable Alcantera suede seats with “Le Mans Edition”
embroidery
- Brushed billet aluminum dashboard with aircraft-style toggle
switches
- “Le Mans Edition” gauges with 200 mph speedometer and 10k rpm
tachometer
- Suede Momo racing steering wheel
Because the Daytona
Coupe is delivered without engine or transmission, customers can
choose from a variety of motors based on the Ford 351 Windsor block.
Powering this particular Daytona Coupe Le Mans is a Roush 402R V8
producing 530 horsepower and 515 lb-ft torque mated to a Tremec T56
6-speed transmission.
In addition, a track-oriented version is also available. Only six
will be built (two have been pre-sold, leaving four available) in
this configuration to commemorate the six original racecars, each
featuring an authentic Shelby-built V8. Adding to the standard Le
Mans Edition components, this package includes the following:
- 6-point roll cage
- Lightweight wheels with 2.5-inch locking nut
- 14-inch, 6-piston brakes front, 13-inch, 6-piston brakes rear
- Carbon fiber front splitter and rear diffuser
- A/C delete
- Carpet delete
- Full race seats with 6-point harnesses
- Quick-release steering wheel
- Dash-mounted programmable ignition module
- Dash-mounted brake bias controls
- Shelby aluminum block 351 V8 bored and stroked to 427ci
- 560 horsepower and 530 lb-ft torque
- Tremec TKO-600 transmission
- Full dry sump lubrication system
The Daytona Coupe Le Mans Edition can be seen in person at the Pasadena Art Center Car classic on Sunday, July 19. For additional information on the Daytona Coupe Le Mans Edition, contact Exotic Auto Restorations at 714-979-7100, on the web at www.carsbyexotic.com or by email at exoticauto@sbcglobal.net .