Shelby CSX
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The Shelby CSX (Carroll Shelby eXperimental) was a limited-production high performance automobile based on the turbocharged intercooled
CSX
The first Shelby CSX appeared in 1987. Power came from Shelby's intercooled
Shock absorbers and springs were replaced, and Daytona Shelby Z rear discs were added. Once again, Shelby used his own wheels. Outside badging was more restrained than other Shelby offerings. Black was the only color available.
750 of the 1987 CSX's were sold, priced at $13,495. There was no optional equipment.
CSX-T
In 1966, Shelby created a special line of
The CSX-T was mechanically similar to the 1987 CSX, except the non-
CSX-VNT
The final CSX was 1989's CSX-VNT. This would also be the final Shelby Dodge, and marked two notable technological advances: the introduction of a Garrett variable-nozzle turbo (VNT), which was the first application of variable turbine technology in a production car, and the application of composite wheels designed by Shelby and produced by Motor Wheel Corporation, known as "Fiberrides", which were lighter than contemporary aluminum wheels.[2]
The engine was Chrysler's new intercooled
Production was limited to 500 vehicles (including two prototypes) and with the completion of cars, Carroll Shelby's direct involvement with Dodge was complete (although he continued to work on projects with Chrysler, often taking advisory roles, which included the development of the Dodge Viper and Viper GTS). The 89 Shelby CSX production figures can be broken down into the following: 15 were equipped as 'two option', coming factory with 225 wide tire option as well as RECARO bucket seats; 2 were used as prototypes; 2 were equipped with non-RECARO and wide optioned tires. The remaining were either RECARO or non-RECARO equipped cars with regular size tires. The front air dams and rear wing can still be purchased from Kaminari Aerodynamics. The wing is now equipped with an LED brake light built into it. The front air dams are slightly different than the original factory piece.
References
- ^ "Rare Rides: The 1987 Shelby CSX, Not a Dodge". The Truth About Cars. 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ "The 1989 Dodge Shelby CSX-VNT Was the Pinnacle of Turbo K-Car Radness".
- ^ "1989 CSX". www.shelbyregistry.com. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
- ^ "The Shelby CSX - the full potential of the Dodge Shadow/Plymouth Sundance". www.allpar.com. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ "1989 Shelby CSX-VNT Value". NADA Guides.