Shelby Cobra 427 Mod for GTA 5 — Classic American Legend 2026

Shelby Cobra 427 — The Most Legendary American Sports Car

The Shelby Cobra 427 is arguably the most iconic American sports car ever created. Born from Carroll Shelby's audacious idea to stuff a massive Ford 427 V8 into a lightweight British AC Ace chassis, the Cobra became an instant legend that dominated racing in the 1960s and remains one of the most valuable collector cars in existence. This GTA 5 add-on mod brings the legendary roadster to Los Santos with a beautifully detailed model that captures the raw, stripped-down essence of the original.

Model Details

The model faithfully recreates the Cobra's distinctive wide-body design with its flared fenders that barely contain the massive rear tires, side exhaust pipes running along the rocker panels, the roll bar behind the cockpit, and the minimalist open-top roadster bodywork. The interior is authentically sparse — a wood-rimmed steering wheel, simple gauge cluster, leather bucket seats, and a short-throw shifter. No luxury, no electronics, just pure driving connection. Available in classic racing liveries including the iconic blue with white racing stripes.

Performance

The handling data captures the Cobra's terrifying reputation. The 427 cubic inch (7.0L) V8 produces 485 horsepower in a car weighing just 2,300 pounds — giving it a power-to-weight ratio that embarrasses modern supercars. In GTA 5, the Cobra launches with neck-snapping acceleration, the rear end constantly threatening to step out under power, and the lightweight chassis darting through corners. This is not a car for the faint of heart — it rewards skilled, aggressive driving while severely punishing overconfidence.

Installation

Add-on vehicle via OpenIV into mods/update/x64/dlcpacks/. Add to dlclist.xml and spawn with any trainer. A must-have for any classic car collection in GTA 5.