| AC Cobra 427 (Shelby) (1965) |
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Country
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USA
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Top Speed (mph)
|
165
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0-50 mph
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3.3
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0-60 mph
|
4.2
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0-100 mph
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10.3
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1/4 mile
|
12.4
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0-1 km
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22.5
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BHP
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425 @6500rpm
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Torque lbft
|
480 @3700rpm
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BHP per ton
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366
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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6997/427
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Engine type
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V8 Carburettors x 2
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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11.5:1
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Valve Type/No
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Overhead 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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4
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
|
158
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Width (in)
|
63
|
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Height (in)
|
45
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2555
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| Additional Info: Available in different states of tune 345 – 485bhp and even beyond and of course many competition versions made well over 500bhp. Also available with a 7014cc (428cu) 390bhp version. This car is essentially all USA built by Carrol Shelby. Coupe versions are called Cobra Daytona Coupe’s. The 427 held the record for 0-100-0mph with a time for a road car of around 12.4 secs until I believe 1991. |
| Cobra 289 (1964) |
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Country
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UK/USA
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Top Speed (mph)
|
138
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0-30 mph
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2.2
|
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0-60 mph
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5.5
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0-100 mph
|
14
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1/4 mile
|
13.8
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30-50
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3.4 (3 rd ) |
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30-70
|
6.8
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BHP
|
271 @5750rpm
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|
Torque lbft
|
314 @4500rpm
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BHP per ton
|
258
|
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MPG UK/US
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15/12.5
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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4727/289
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Engine type
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V8 Carburettor
|
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Aspiration
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Normal
|
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Compression Ratio
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11.0:1
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Valve Type/No
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Overhead 16
|
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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4
|
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
|
|
No. of Seats
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2
|
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Length (in)
|
158
|
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Width (in)
|
63
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Height (in)
|
48
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2315
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| Additional Info: Used originally a 2.6 litre engine from the Ford Zephyr as the ACE, purely as a British car (see seperate entry). In 1961 Carrol Shelby introduced himself to AC and not long after the 4.6 (260cu) Ford engine was slotted in to create the MkI Cobra 260 which in competition tune put out 335bhp, with 60mph coming up in just over 4 seconds. Incidently I believe a 221cu Ford engine was used as the prototype. The 289 was added later as the MkII. |
