| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1962 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 4265 cm3 / 260.3 cu in / 260.3 cu in, 193.9 kW / 260.0 hp / 260.0 hp @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, 365.0 N·m / 269.2 lb·ft / 269.2 lb·ft @ 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 233 km/h / 145 mph / 145 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | AC | Issued from | 1962 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Cobra 260 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Cobra | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | AC Cars Group Ltd. | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3848 mm / 151.5 in / 151.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 916 kg / 2019 lb / 2019 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1245 mm / 49.0 in / 49.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2286 mm / 90.0 in / 90.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1308 mm / 51.5 in / 51.5 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1334 mm / 52.5 in / 52.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | 48.5 % / 48.5 % / 48.5 % |
| Ground clearance | 178 mm / 7.0 in / 7.0 in | Fuel capacity | 68 l / 15.0 UK gal / 18.0 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.54 m2 / 16.6 sq ft / 16.6 sq ft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 96.5 mm / 3.80 in / 3.80 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 72.9 mm / 2.87 in / 2.87 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.32 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 Ho carb | Engine displacement | 4265 cm3 / 260.3 cu in / 260.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 533.13 cm3/cylinder / 32.534 cu in/cylinder / 32.534 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 193.9 kW / 260.0 hp / 260.0 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 365.0 N·m / 269.2 lb·ft / 269.2 lb·ft at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 68.4 kW / 91.7 hp / 91.7 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 45.5 kW/l / 0.999 bhp/cu in / 0.999 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 85.6 N·m/l / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.54 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 3.90 s / 3.90 s / 3.90 s | Top (maximal) speed | 233 km/h / 145 mph / 145 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 5.50 s / 5.50 s / 5.50 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 283.8 kW/ton / 215.1 bhp/ton / 215.1 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 14.00 s / 14.00 s / 14.00 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | worm & sector | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2 | Turning circle | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Transverse leaf spring, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB), Wishbone (A-arm, control arm) | Suspension rear | Independent, Transverse leaf spring, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB), Wishbone (A-arm, control arm) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 6.50 x 15 | Tyres rear | 6.70 x 15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of AC Cobra 260
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