One of the cars that has been anticipated for years for rFactor 2 is the AC 427, also known as the Shelby Cobra. Now, it is getting even closer to release, and Tim Wheatley of Image Space Incorporated has released a new video, giving us our first taste of the car in action!

The video takes the iconic muscle car around a work-in-progress update for Portugal, which is a side project while the team works on Atlanta Motorsports Park. The video is a 12 lap race against the AI, and it looks very nice so far! The graphics tweaks in the latest rFactor 2 build make for a much more authentic look, and it is reflected in the cockpit of the car.

The car, touted as a “Corvette Killer”, fitted a massive 427 cubic inch Ford motor into a svelte 2,355 pound roadster. (Fun fact: the a lot of the “427” engines actually were 428 ci, to cut costs). Featuring speeds over 160 miles per hour, the Cobra saw success in a variety of events, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and 12 Hours of Sebring. Some cars even competed in NHRA drag events, and won!

While ISI couldn’t get the Shelby license, they were able to obtain a license from AC Cars, hence the AC 427 name. This is bound to be a popular car once it is released, and is bound to test out the enhanced tire contact patch model in rFactor 2.

Are you looking forward to the AC 427 once it’s released for rFactor 2? How do you think it will compare to Assetto Corsa’s offering? Let us know in the comments!