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When Texan racing driver Carroll Shelby wanted a real performance sports car, he put a Ford V8 into AC's Ace chassis and produced a legend - the mighty Cobra. Engines grew, power outputs soared and the Cobra reached superstar status.
Specifications:
Engine
Type: V8
Construction: cast-iron block and cylinder heads
Valve gear: 2 valves per cylinder operated by a single camshaft, pushrods and rockers
Bore & Stroke: 4.24in x 3.78in
Displacement: 427 cubic inch
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Induction System: Holley 750 CFM 4-barrel carb
Maximum Power: 425 bhp at 6,000 rpm
Maximum torque: 480 lb-ft at 3,700 rpm
Transmission
Borg-Warner 4-speed manual
Body/Chassis
Tubular steel ladder frame with cross braces and alloy 2-door, 2-seat convertible
Running Gear
Steering: Rack-and-pinion
Front suspension: Double wishbones with coil springs and telescopic shocks
Rear suspension: Double wishbones with coil springs and telescopic shocks
Brakes: Discs 11.6 in. dia (front), 10.8 in. dia. (rear)
Wheels: Alloy 7.5x15
Tires: 7.3 in. x 15 in. (front), 7.7 in. x 15 in. (rear)
Dimensions
Length: 156 inches
Width: 68 inches
Height: 49 inches
Wheelbase: 90 inches
Track: 156 inches (front), 56 inches (rear)
Weight: 2,530 lbs.
Production Years: 1962,1963,1964,1965
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