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AC Cobra 289

General information

ModelAC Cobra 289
Year1963
Rating56 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4727 ccm (288.44 cubic inches)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4727 ccm (288.44 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power274.80 PS (202 kW or 271 HP) at 5750 Rev. per min.
Max torque423.00 Nm (43.1 kgf-m or 312.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed217.0 km/h (134.8 mph)
0-50 miles4.4 seconds
0-60 miles5.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2617 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3540 litres (935 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesDisks, 297 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 273 mm

Dimensions and weight

Weight1050 kg (2,314.9 pounds)
Overall length3850 mm (151.6 inches)
Overall width1560 mm (61.4 inches)
Overall height1250 mm (49.2 inches)
Ground clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase2290 mm (90.2 inches)
Fuel capacity68.0 litres (17.97 gallons)
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