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AC Cobra
General information | |
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| Model | AC Cobra |
| Year | 1962 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 52 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 4265 ccm (260.25 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 4265 ccm (260.25 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 260.00 PS (191 kW or 256 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 365.00 Nm (37.2 kgf-m or 269.2 ft.lbs) at 4800 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 96.5 x 72.9 mm (3.8 x 2.9 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 233.0 km/h (144.8 mph) |
| 0-50 miles | 3.9 seconds |
| 0-60 miles | 5.5 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2653 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 3540 litres (935 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.5 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 984 kg (2,169.3 pounds) |
| Overall length | 3850 mm (151.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 1560 mm (61.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1250 mm (49.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2290 mm (90.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 68.0 litres (17.97 gallons) |
