Project Motor Racing continues to expand its collection of motorsport legends with the arrival of the iconic 1964 Shelby Daytona Coupe. Set to join the game as part of the upcoming GT Icons Pack, this championship-winning machine will be available to players on June 23rd. 🏁🇺🇸
Born to Beat Ferrari
The Shelby Daytona Coupe was created with a single goal in mind: defeating Ferrari on the world's biggest GT racing stages. During the early 1960s, Carroll Shelby's Cobra roadsters possessed incredible power but lacked the aerodynamic efficiency needed to compete on high-speed circuits.
To solve the problem, designer Peter Brock developed a revolutionary closed-cockpit body that dramatically improved top speed and stability. The result was the Daytona Coupe, a machine that combined American V8 muscle with advanced aerodynamic design.
A Championship-Winning Legend
Although only six examples were ever built, the Daytona Coupe left an enormous mark on motorsport history. The car became a dominant force in international GT racing and played a crucial role in Shelby American securing the FIA World Manufacturers Championship in 1965.
Its victories against established European rivals cemented the Daytona Coupe's reputation as one of the greatest American racing cars ever created. Decades later, it remains one of the most celebrated and recognizable GT machines in motorsport history.
Raw Speed, Pure Commitment
According to the developers, the Daytona Coupe in Project Motor Racing faithfully captures the demanding nature of the original car. Without the electronic aids found in modern racing machines, drivers must rely entirely on skill, precision, and confidence behind the wheel.
The combination of a powerful V8 engine, lightweight construction, and aerodynamic bodywork creates a driving experience that rewards smooth inputs and punishes mistakes. Players who master the Daytona Coupe will discover why it became such a feared competitor during the golden age of GT racing.
Arriving with the GT Icons Pack
The 1964 Shelby Daytona Coupe will be available as part of the GT Icons Pack, launching on June 23rd. The expansion celebrates some of the most influential and memorable GT race cars ever built, bringing legendary motorsport history to Project Motor Racing.
Ready to experience one of the most iconic GT racers ever built? The Shelby Daytona Coupe is ready to unleash its championship-winning legacy in Project Motor Racing.