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1966 AC Cobra 427
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Specifications
Dimensions
Height:
1245mm
Length:
3962mm
Track/tread (front):
1422
fuel tank capacity:
68.2 litres
Kerb weight:
1147 kg
Ground clearance:
127
Width:
1727mm
Track/tread (rear):
1422
Wheelbase:
2286mm
Body Details
Body type:
2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Engine details
Engine position:
front
Final drive ratio:
3.54
Specific torque(Net):
93.04 Nm/litre, 1.12 ft·lb/cu3
Specific output(Net):
58.6 bhp/litre0.96 bhp/cu in
Gearbox:
4
Bore × Stroke:
107.7 × 96 mm, 4.24 × 3.78 in
Cylinders:
V 8 in 90° vee
Aspiration:
Normal
engine type:
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine coolant:
Water
Engine layout:
longitudinal
compression ratio:
11.5:1
Top gear ratio:
1
Bore/stroke ratio:
1.12
Capacity:
7 litre6997 cc(426.983 cu in)
Catalytic converter:
N
Engine manufacturer:
Ford
crankshaft bearings:
5
Performance
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
Standing kilometre:
22.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph):
10.30 s
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph):
3.3 s
Weight-to-power ratio:
3.75 kg/kW, 6.27 lb/bhp
maximum torque(Net):
651 Nm (480 ft·lb) (66.4 kgm)at 3700 rpm
Maximum speed:
266 km/h (165 mph)mph
maximum power output(Net):
416 PS (410 bhp) (306 kW)at 6000 rpm
Standing quarter-mile:
12.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph:
4.2 ss
Drive wheels:
rear wheel drive
Fuel Consump.
Fuel system:
2 Ho carbs
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Chassis & Geomtry
length:wheelbase ratio:
1.73
Front suspension:
I.CS.W.
turns lock-to-lock:
2.500
Rear suspension:
I.CS.W.
Turning circle:
11.00 m
Weight distribution:
48 % front
Brakes
Rear brake diameter:
273 mm
Brakes F/R:
Di/Di
bmep (brake mean effective pressure):
1169.2 kPa (169.6 psi)
Braked area:
3548 cm2
Front brake diameter:
297 mm
Wheels & Tyres
Tyres front:
205 x 15
Tyres rear:
205 x 15
Aerodynamics
Frontal area:
1.54 m²
Other
Valve gear:
overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Designer:
John Tojeiro
RAC rating:
57.5
Number of doors:
2
Unitary capacity:
874.63 cc
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