1963 AC Cobra 289

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1963 AC Cobra 289

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Specifications

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1308mm
Length: 3848mm
Height: 1245mm
Wheelbase: 2286mm
Track/tread (rear): 1334mm
Width: 1549mm
Ground clearance: 114mm
Kerb weight: 1050kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 68.2litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Bore × Stroke: 101.6 × 72.9mm
Specific output(DIN): 57.3 bhp/litre0.94 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 89.49 Nm/litre, 1.08 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Engine Manufacturer: Ford
Gearbox: 4
Capacity: 4.7 litre (4727 cc)
Final Drive Ratio: 3.54
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.39
Compression Ratio: 11:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Acceleration 0-60mph: 5.6s
Standing quarter-mile: 14.4 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 261.68 PS/tonne (1000 kg), 192.46 kW/tonne (1000 kg), 258.1 bhp/tonne (1000 kg), 0.12 bhp/lb
maximum power output(DIN): 275 PS (271 bhp) (202 kW)at 5750 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 423 Nm (312 ft·lb) (43.1 kgm)at 4500 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 4.4 ss
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 13.70 ss
Maximum Speed: 222km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 5.2 kg/kW, 8.68 lb/bhpkg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Ho carb

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning Circle: 10.50 m
Rear suspension: I.CS.W.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.68
Weight Distribution: 48.7 % front
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.900
Front Suspension: I.CS.W.

Brakes

Front Brake Diameter: 297 mmmm
Braked area: 3742 cm2
Brakes F/R: Di/Di
Rear brake diameter: 273 mmmm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1124.5 kPa (163.1 psi)kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 15x6½L
Tyres Rear: Dunlop SP41 HR 185-15
Wheel Size Front: 15x6½L
Tyres Front: Dunlop SP41 HR 185-15

Other

RAC rating: 51.2
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 590.88cc
Designer: John Tojeiro
Number of doors: 2

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