The AC Cobra GT Roadster is an upcoming sports car that revives one of the most iconic names in motoring history. It is a modern reinterpretation of the classic 'AC Shelby Cobra' from the 1960s, but with a clean sheet design and cutting-edge technology. The car is developed by AC Cars, a British company that traces its roots back to 1901.
The AC Cobra GT Roadster features a sleek and muscular exterior that pays homage to the original car, but with subtle design tweaks and aerodynamic enhancements. The car has a lightweight carbon fiber body and an aluminum chassis that provide high rigidity and low weight. The car also has LED headlights and taillights, 19-inch alloy wheels, and four-piston Brembo brakes.
The AC Cobra GT Roadster is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine that delivers a total of 654 horsepower and 620 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The car can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 190 mph. The car also has an adaptive suspension system, an electronic limited-slip differential, and a launch control system.
The AC Cobra GT Roadster will be fully unveiled in April 2023 and will go on sale for 2024 at an MSRP of roughly $340,000.
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AC Cars will Debut a Shelby Roadster-Inspired, 654-HP 'AC Cobra'
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