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AC Cobra 427

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 107.70 mm × 96.00 mm 4.24 in × 3.78 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 7 litre 6997 cc (426.983 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 11.50:1
Fuel system 2 Ho carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 3.30 s
0-60 mph 4.20 s
0-100 mph 10.30 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 12.40 s
Standing km 22.50 s
Top speed 266 km/h (165 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 357.45 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1169.2 kPa (169.6 psi)
Specific torque 93.04 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 874.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2286 mm
wheelbase 90 in
Length (milimeters) 3962 mm
Length (inches) 156 in
Width (milimeters) 1727 mm
Width (inches) 68 in
Height (milimeters) 1245 mm
Height (inches) 49 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters) 127 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1147 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2529 lb
Weight distribuiton 48.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 68.2 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 1.54 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.500
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres 205 x 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅ 297 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.54

General information

RAC rating 57.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1966 AC Cobra 427 PDF Manual
Designer John Tojeiro
Year 1966

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