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AC Cobra 289

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 72.90 mm 4 in × 2.87 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.7 litre 4727 cc (288.459 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 11.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ho carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 4.40 s
0-60 mph 5.60 s
0-100 mph 13.70 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.40 s
Standing km
Top speed 222 km/h (138 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 258.1 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1124.5 kPa (163.1 psi)
Specific torque 89.49 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.39
Unitary capacity 590.88 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2286 mm
wheelbase 90 in
Length (milimeters) 3848 mm
Length (inches) 151.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1549 mm
Width (inches) 61 in
Height (milimeters) 1245 mm
Height (inches) 49 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters) 114 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1050 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2315 lb
Weight distribuiton 48.70 %
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
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.900
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres Dunlop SP41 HR 185-15
Wheels 6½L x 15
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 51.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1963 AC Cobra 289 PDF Manual
Designer John Tojeiro
Year 1963

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