AC Cobra GT Roadster

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AC Cobra GT Roadster
AC Cobra GT Roadster at Le Mans Classic 2023.
Overview
ManufacturerAC Cars
Production2023 (to commence)
AssemblyThames Ditton, Surrey, England
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door roadster
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine5.0 L Coyote V8
Transmission6-speed manual
10-speed automatic
Chronology
PredecessorAC MK VI

The AC Cobra GT Roadster is a sports car manufactured by British company AC Cars. It is an iteration of the AC Cobra.

History[edit]

The Cobra GT Roadster was announced by teaser images of the manufacturer on 21 December 2022[1] and it was officially presented on 12 May 2023, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.[2][3]

Specifications[edit]

The Cobra GT Roadster has a carbon/composite body placed on an extruded aluminum chassis. It offers a 5.0 L Coyote V8 engine from the Ford Mustang,[4] with a compressor and delivering 663 hp for 780 NM of torque.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Quentin Guéroult (21 December 2022). "Une nouvelle AC Cobra GT arrive en 2023 et toujours avec un moteur V8". Auto News.
  2. ^ "AC Cobra GT Roadster Debuts Making Up To 654 hp". Motor1.com. May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "AC Cars Unveils Modern Cobra GT Roadster, Blending Classic Charm With 654 HP". Carscoops. May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  4. ^ "Une nouvelle AC Cobra en approche". Top Gear. 6 March 2023.
  5. ^ Olivier Duquesne (3 March 2023). "AC Cars : une Cobra GT Roadster en avril". Le Moniteur automobile.