Shelby Cobra 427
Huge Ford V8, aluminium roadster body and almost no compromise.
- Power
- 425 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 4.0 s
- Est. value
- $1m–$2.5m
About the Shelby Cobra 427
The 427 Cobra arrived in 1965 as the wider, coil-sprung Mk III development of Shelby’s Anglo-American sports car. A big-block Ford V8 made road cars brutally quick, while competition and semi-competition versions further sharpened the formula. Short wheelbase, enormous torque and minimal weather protection demand a careful driver. Genuine period cars must be distinguished from the many later replicas and continuation cars.
Shelby Cobra 427 specs
The Shelby Cobra 427 produces 425 bhp (317 kW) and 626 Nm (462 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 4.0 seconds.
| Make | Shelby |
|---|---|
| Model | Cobra |
| Generation | 427 |
| Trim | 427 street |
| Years | 1965–1967 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Roadster |
| Country | United States |
| Production | About 260 built |
| Engine | 7.0L naturally aspirated V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,997 cc (7.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 425 bhp (317 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 626 Nm (462 lb-ft) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.0 s |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Shelby Cobra 427 worth?
A typical Shelby Cobra 427 is estimated to be worth $1,000,000 – $2,500,000 (about £746,000 – £1,860,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Shelby Cobra 427 rarity in CarSpot
The Shelby Cobra 427 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Shelby Cobra 427 fun facts
- The Mk III used coil-spring suspension in place of the earlier Cobra’s transverse leaf springs.
- Shelby’s 427 Competition cars preceded the better-known semi-competition S/C cars.
