The AC Cobra, also known as the Shelby Cobra, is a legendary sports car that has left an unforgettable mark on the world of automotive engineering and racing. From its inception in the 1960s, the AC Cobra has been a trailblazing innovation that has transformed the landscape of sports car design and performance. Reviving its classic styling and modernizing it with upgrades, AC Cars is proud to reveal the all-new Cobra GT Roadster as part of its global premiere in London. At the world-famous Tottenham Hotspur Arena, just 25 miles from the brand’s established location, confirmed buyers and customers gathered for an exclusive unveiling of the AC Cobra GT Roadster.
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Inside And Out
The AC Cobra GT Roadster is featured as a limited 250-unit release with all first-year production chassis already sold to anticipated buyers. Depending on its delivery destination, the Cobra GT Roadster comes available in left and right-hand drive. The carbon-composite body of the roadster is longer and wider than the past generation Cobra thanks to a lightweight aluminum spaceframe. The newly designed interior is spacious enough to fit drivers well over 6 feet tall, showcasing bespoke details and unique hand-finished elements unseen in the automotive world.
Performance
As part of the standard configuration, AC equips the Cobra GT Roadster with a naturally-aspirated 5.0L V8 that produces 454 brake horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. For those looking to add more power, an option for a supercharged version is available to increase its output to 654 brake horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque. Customers also can choose between a 6-speed manual gearbox and 10-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles. AC Cars’ newest release focuses on new technology and performance while remaining faithful to the spirit of the AC Cobra of the 1960s.
Sources: AC Cars