Chassis reference

Salisbury differential in independent rear suspension

rear axle · factory

Brakes and Differential summarized from reviewed marque, museum, Registry, reference, and chassis-specific records. 1962 Shelby Cobra

Reference Details

Availability: factory
Notes: The October 1962 FIA form specifies a hypoid final drive, limited-slip differential, 3.54:1 ratio, and 9/32 tooth count for the homologated Cobra 260 program. CSX2000 separately documents a Salisbury limited-slip unit; no universal serial-bound assembly and date matrix is claimed.
Ratio: 3.54:1 reported for the early 260 program; verify the individual car
Type: rear axle

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1962 Shelby

AC-built aluminum roadster and tube chassis completed through Shelby American

World Registry of Cobras and GT40s Cobra Registry

Federation Internationale de l'Automobile Shelby Cobra FIA Homologation Form No. 79