# Nostalgic Muscle Cars AC Cars will Debut a Shelby Roadster-Inspired, 654-HP 'AC Cobra' By Colin Smith | Published 2023-03-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ac-cobra-gtg References: [jalopnik](https://jalopnik.com/new-350k-ac-cobra-coming-for-the-boomers-of-course-1850193101)  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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersport) 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. Image Credit: AC Cars ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modern Nostalgic Sports Cars:** Paying homage to classic designs of the past while incorporating modern technologies and updates. - **High-powered Supercharged Engines:** Developing engines that meet performance expectations with high horsepower and torque capabilities. - **Lightweight Carbon Fiber Materials:** Incorporating carbon fiber to reduce weight without sacrificing strength and durability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Discover innovative ways of integrating the nostalgia of vintage designs with modern-day technology and materials to appeal to a new generation of car enthusiasts. - **Engineering:** Identify opportunities to increase performance through advancements in materials and engine technology. - **Luxury Goods:** Incorporating high-end materials to create a niche market of exclusive and high-performance sports cars for collectors and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Run Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-classic-electric.md) - [High-Performance Sports Car Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-mustang-gtd.md) - [Retro-Inspired Mustangs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mustang-shelby-gt500-heritage.md) - [Monstrously Powerful American Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-supercar.md) - [Inaugural Custom Mustang Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mustang.md) - [Remastered Iconic Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remastered-iconic-supercar.md) - [Twin-Turbo Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-vantage-roadster.md) - ['60s-Era Throwback Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-mann.md) - [All-Electric Performance Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelby-mustang-mache-gt-concept.md)