Christmas has come early for followers of the trendy AC Cobra GT.
AC on Monday introduced a brand new 2.0-liter engine choice that can convey the beginning value of the retro sports activities automobile all the way down to a focused 235,000 British kilos (roughly $294,400).
AC Cobra GT Coupe
Remaining pricing and specs will likely be introduced nearer to the market launch subsequent yr, although AC confirmed the two.0-liter engine will ship as much as 390 hp (there will likely be two states of tune) and begin deliveries in 2026.
The Cobra GT at current is obtainable solely with a 5.0-liter V-8 that delivers 454 hp in naturally aspirated type or 654 hp with a supercharger hooked up, with costs beginning at 285,000 British kilos ($357,000) for the Roadster and 325,000 British kilos ($407,200) for the Coupe.
AC Cobra GT Roadster
Whereas down on energy, the brand new 2.0-liter engine will assist ship weight financial savings in comparison with the V-8, AC mentioned. The Roadster with the V-8 has a curb weight of roughly 3,200 kilos, that means the two.0-liter engine might even see the weight drop nearer to three,000 kilos.
Along with the brand new engine choice, AC on Monday additionally introduced the supply of a dual-clutch computerized transmission. A 6-speed handbook stays another, however a beforehand introduced 10-speed computerized is not on provide.
AC Cobra GT Roadster
Reservations for the Cobra GT with the two.0-liter engine are already being accepted.
AC’s Cobra GT is a contemporary tackle the long-lasting AC and Shelby Cobra sports activities vehicles from the Sixties. The fashionable vehicles use a bespoke aluminum spaceframe chassis and characteristic carbon-fiber our bodies. They’re additionally larger than the unique design, which allows taller drivers to suit. AC additionally continues to supply the unique design within the type of its trendy Ace and Ace Bristol sports activities vehicles.
