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AC Cobra 260

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.50 mm × 72.90 mm 3.8 in × 2.87 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.3 litre 4265 cc (260.266 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ho carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 3.90 s
0-60 mph 5.50 s
0-100 mph 14.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.10 s
Standing km
Top speed 233 km/h (145 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 283.84 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1075.4 kPa (156 psi)
Specific torque 85.58 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.32
Unitary capacity 533.13 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) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 916 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2019 lb
Weight distribuiton 48.50 %
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 worm & sector
Turns lock-to-lock 2.000
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres 6.50 x 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.54

General information

RAC rating 46.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1962 AC Cobra 260 PDF Manual
Cobra 260 picture
Designer John Tojeiro
Year 1962

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