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1963 AC Cobra 289
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Specifications
Dimensions
Height:
1245mm
Length:
3848mm
Track/tread (front):
1308
fuel tank capacity:
68.2 litres
Kerb weight:
1050 kg
Ground clearance:
114
Width:
1549mm
Track/tread (rear):
1334
Wheelbase:
2286mm
Body Details
Body type:
2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Engine details
Final drive ratio:
3.54
compression ratio:
11:1
Engine position:
front
Gearbox:
4
Bore/stroke ratio:
1.39
Capacity:
4.7 litre4727 cc(288.459 cu in)
Catalytic converter:
N
Engine manufacturer:
Ford
crankshaft bearings:
5
Engine layout:
longitudinal
Top gear ratio:
1
Specific torque(DIN):
89.49 Nm/litre, 1.08 ft·lb/cu3
Specific output(DIN):
57.3 bhp/litre0.94 bhp/cu in
Bore × Stroke:
101.6 × 72.9 mm, 4 × 2.87 in
Cylinders:
V 8 in 90° vee
Aspiration:
Normal
engine type:
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine coolant:
Water
Performance
Drive wheels:
rear wheel drive
maximum torque(DIN):
423 Nm (312 ft·lb) (43.1 kgm)at 4500 rpm
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
Standing quarter-mile:
14.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph:
5.6 ss
Weight-to-power ratio:
5.2 kg/kW, 8.68 lb/bhp
Maximum speed:
222 km/h (138 mph)mph
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph):
13.70 s
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph):
4.4 s
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Fuel Consump.
Fuel system:
1 Ho carb
Chassis & Geomtry
length:wheelbase ratio:
1.68
Front suspension:
I.CS.W.
turns lock-to-lock:
2.900
Rear suspension:
I.CS.W.
Turning circle:
10.50 m
Weight distribution:
48.7 % front
Brakes
bmep (brake mean effective pressure):
1124.5 kPa (163.1 psi)
Rear brake diameter:
273 mm
Brakes F/R:
Di/Di
Braked area:
3742 cm2
Front brake diameter:
297 mm
Wheels & Tyres
Tyres front:
Dunlop SP41 HR 185-15
Wheel size front:
6½L x 15
Tyres rear:
Dunlop SP41 HR 185-15
Wheel size rear:
6½L x 15
Other
Designer:
John Tojeiro
Unitary capacity:
590.88 cc
RAC rating:
51.2
Valve gear:
overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Number of doors:
2
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