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ACL GTR Shelby Daytona

GT1 (2000s)AC Legends
500 hp
Horsepower
1043 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
1964
Year

ACL GTR Shelby Daytona (Classic GT)

The ACL GTR Shelby Daytona is a modded interpretation of the legendary Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, the Carroll Shelby-built fastback that famously took on Ferrari in the 1960s and helped cement American GT racing history. In AC Legends form, it captures that same long-nose, short-deck attitude — a purpose-built coupe with unmistakable vintage endurance-racer character.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 4.7L Shelby/ford V8, naturally aspirated, front-mounted, longitudinal

  • Total Output: ~500 hp

  • Redline: ~6,500–7,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 4-speed manual

  • Weight: ~1,040 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,470 mm long × 1,780 mm wide × 1,250 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,290 mm

  • Tires: Period-correct bias-ply or vintage racing slicks on steel/alloy wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with racing calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Shelby Daytona is a raw, mechanical, and surprisingly fast classic GT coupe that rewards commitment and smooth hands. Compared with the open Cobra, the Daytona’s aerodynamic coupe body gives it a bit more stability and top-end confidence, but it still behaves like a proper 1960s racer: lively on entry, eager to rotate, and very much dependent on throttle discipline. It’s one of those cars that feels alive through the wheel — every load transfer, bump, and curb tells a story.

Engine & Sound: The big American V8 delivers the kind of deep, thunderous burble and hard-edged roar that defines the era. Throttle response is immediate, torque comes on early, and the engine pulls with old-school muscle all the way through the rev range. It’s not about a huge high-rpm rush — it’s about muscular midrange shove and a wonderfully analog soundtrack.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Agile for a vintage GT, with strong rotation on lift and trail brake, but it can snap if you ask too much too quickly.

  • Traction: Plenty of torque means wheelspin is always available; careful pedal modulation is key on corner exit.

  • Braking: Solid by period standards, but not forgiving — plan your braking zones and keep the car straight.

  • Top Speed: Excellent in fast sections thanks to the coupe body and strong power, especially on long straights.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with patience and rhythm. Let the chassis settle before asking for throttle, and use smooth steering inputs to keep the rear tires happy. It shines on classic circuits and fast road courses where momentum, bravery, and mechanical sympathy matter more than raw grip.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Daytona Coupe is one of the most iconic shapes in motorsport — the long nose, chopped tail, and crisp fastback roofline make it instantly recognizable. In sim form it has a beautifully purposeful look, especially in period Cobra-blue or racing stripe liveries, and the compact cockpit gives it a wonderfully old-school endurance feel.

Whether you're running vintage races, track days, or just chasing the feel of classic American GT glory, the ACL GTR Shelby Daytona delivers a potent mix of history, style, and V8 aggression.