Chassis reference

Independent rear differential and half-shaft layout

rear axle · factory

Independent Rear Drive: Both families are independent; Ratios follow the chassis; Comp cooling is specialized. Inspect differential, half-shafts, assembly, and dates. 1965 Shelby Cobra

Reference Details

Availability: factory
Notes: Competition CSX3029 documents a 3.73 ratio and cooler, but neither is assigned to regular street cars.
Ratio: Order- and configuration-specific
Type: rear axle

Cars With This Chassis Detail

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1965 Shelby

1965 Shelby Cobra

Leaf-spring Mk II 289 and new coil-spring Mk III 427

Sources & Documentation

Shelby American Collection 1965 427 Cobra Roadster CSX3029

RM Sotheby's 1965 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX2356

RM Sotheby's 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra CSX3010