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AC Cobra

AC Cobra (United Kingdom, 1965-1967)

AC > Cobra > Gen.3 [MkIII]
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History and Development
AC started producing the third generation Cobra in 1965. This wasn’t, however, a very successful model, as sales rates were rather poor.

 



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Engine and Transmission

Front-mounted 7.0-liter Ford V8 engines empower the Mk3 Cobra, being able to produce from 425 to 485 hp, depending on the version. A racing version is capable of delivering 550 hp. Non-racing versions reach their top speed between 163 and 180 mi/h (between 262 and 290 km/h).

The Cobra Mk3 is rear-wheel driven and runs through a 4-speed manual transmission.

 



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Chassis

 

Tubular-framed chassis.   Platform
  Suspension Coil spring suspension all around, with wishbones and over telescopic dampers.   Steering Rack-and-pinion.   Brakes All-round disc brakes.

 



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Motorsport

 

Many private racing drivers ran the Cobra Mk3 from the late 1960’s into the 1970’s, resulting on some success, by winning all races where the car was entered in the 1970’s.

 



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