Valentino Rajan, a Western designer at Changan Europa Design in Turin, Italy, also creates personal projects under Valentino Rajan Design. Rajan’s reinterpretation of the Cobra, envisioned as a coupe similar to the Shelby Daytona, expertly blends features from both contemporary and vintage Mustangs, offering a new homage to the iconic Cobra.
His conceptual work has recently garnered significant attention, including his imaginative Peugeot ‘Oblique’ supercar and a modern take on the Shelby Cobra. This design incorporates traditional elements like round headlights and side exhausts while introducing modern innovations such as carbon fiber wheels, an aerodynamic structure, a ducktail spoiler, full-width LED taillights, and an illuminated Shelby emblem.
The design hints at a possible mid-rear-engine layout, similar to the C8 Chevy Corvette, indicated by the intricate rear pattern and carbon fiber usage. Although the interior isn’t shown, it’s expected to blend retro and modern elements.
The potential powertrain remains speculative, but options could include the 830+ hp Mustang Super Snake, Ford’s 800+ hp Mustang GTD, or Hennessey’s H850 Mustang Dark Horse build. While this design remains a digital concept, it showcases the possibilities for a modern Shelby Cobra revival.
