1966 AC Cobra 427 Specs

Specifications

Dimensions

Track/tread (front):1422

Length:3962mm

Height:1245mm

fuel tank capacity:68.2 litres

Wheelbase:2286mm

Track/tread (rear):1422

Width:1727mm

Ground clearance:127

Kerb weight:1147 kg

Body Details

Body type:2 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine details

Engine manufacturer:Ford

Capacity:7 litre6997 cc(426.983 cu in)

Bore/stroke ratio:1.12

compression ratio:11.5:1

Engine coolant:Water

Aspiration:Normal

Engine position:front

Top gear ratio:1

engine type:naturally aspirated petrol

Cylinders:V 8 in 90° vee

Bore × Stroke:107.7 × 96 mm, 4.24 × 3.78 in

Specific output(Net):58.6 bhp/litre0.96 bhp/cu in

Specific torque(Net):93.04 Nm/litre, 1.12 ft·lb/cu3

crankshaft bearings:5

Catalytic converter:N

Engine layout:longitudinal

Gearbox:4

Final drive ratio:3.54

Performance

maximum power output(Net):416 PS (410 bhp) (306 kW)at 6000 rpm

maximum torque(Net):651 Nm (480 ft·lb) (66.4 kgm)at 3700 rpm

Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph):3.3 s

Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph):10.30 s

Standing kilometre:22.5 s

Power-to-weight ratio:362.42 PS/tonne (1000 kg), 266.55 kW/tonne (1000 kg), 357.45 bhp/tonne (1000 kg), 0.16 bhp/lb

Drive wheels:rear wheel drive

Acceleration 0-60mph:4.2 ss

Standing quarter-mile:12.4 s

Maximum speed:266 km/h (165 mph)mph

Weight-to-power ratio:3.75 kg/kW, 6.27 lb/bhp

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system:2 Ho carbs

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Chassis & Geomtry

Weight distribution:48 % front

Turning circle:11.00 m

Rear suspension:I.CS.W.

length:wheelbase ratio:1.73

turns lock-to-lock:2.500

Front suspension:I.CS.W.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure):1169.2 kPa (169.6 psi)

Front brake diameter:297 mm

Braked area:3548 cm2

Brakes F/R:Di/Di

Rear brake diameter:273 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres rear:205 x 15

Tyres front:205 x 15

Aerodynamics

Frontal area:1.54 m²

Other

Designer:John Tojeiro

RAC rating:57.5

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

Unitary capacity:874.63 cc

Number of doors:2

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