1963 AC Cobra 289 Specs

Specifications

Dimensions

Track/tread (front):1308

Length:3848mm

Height:1245mm

Wheelbase:2286mm

Track/tread (rear):1334

Width:1549mm

Ground clearance:114

Kerb weight:1050 kg

fuel tank capacity:68.2 litres

Body Details

Body type:2 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine details

Top gear ratio:1

engine type:naturally aspirated petrol

Cylinders:V 8 in 90° vee

Bore × Stroke:101.6 × 72.9 mm, 4 × 2.87 in

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

Gearbox:4

Final drive ratio:3.54

Engine manufacturer:Ford

Capacity:4.7 litre4727 cc(288.459 cu in)

Bore/stroke ratio:1.39

compression ratio:11:1

Engine coolant:Water

Aspiration:Normal

Engine layout:longitudinal

Performance

Acceleration 0-60mph:5.6 ss

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

Drive wheels:rear wheel drive

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 s

Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph):13.70 s

Maximum speed:222 km/h (138 mph)mph

Weight-to-power ratio:5.2 kg/kW, 8.68 lb/bhp

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system:1 Ho carb

Chassis & Geomtry

length:wheelbase ratio:1.68

Weight distribution:48.7 % front

Turning circle:10.50 m

Rear suspension:I.CS.W.

turns lock-to-lock:2.900

Front suspension:I.CS.W.

Brakes

Front brake diameter:297 mm

Braked area:3742 cm2

Brakes F/R:Di/Di

Rear brake diameter:273 mm

bmep (brake mean effective pressure):1124.5 kPa (163.1 psi)

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel size rear:6½L x 15

Tyres rear:Dunlop SP41 HR 185-15

Wheel size front:6½L x 15

Tyres front:Dunlop SP41 HR 185-15

Other

Designer:John Tojeiro

RAC rating:51.2

Valve gear:overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total

Unitary capacity:590.88 cc

Number of doors:2

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