NHTSA Replica Manufacturer

[twobjshelbys]

Several of the majors have claimed they will participate but so far, if they are, none have made a big splash about it.

The issue with the program is that the car is basically a Shelby Cobra wrapped around a 2023 car - yes it shall be emissions compliant on the date of manufacture. Ford doesn't officially have an engine in the program. So right now you'd get a replica with a LS3 or maybe a Coyote if someone can get it approved. In a space where authenticity plays a role a Cobra with a Chevy engine just isn't going to be very popular. Indeed, Cobras with Coyotes, even though it is a Ford, prove hard to sell... Most people who sign up for a Cobra want a lopey gas guzzling gas smelly big displacement (if not big block) Ford engine where most of the horsepower goes to running the wheels instead of pollution control crap.