| General information |
| Brand | AC |
| Model | Cobra |
| Generation | Cobra (Mk IV) |
| Modification (Engine) | 4.9 i V8 (228 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1990 year |
| End of production | 1999 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Cabriolet |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
17 l/100 km
13.84 US mpg16.62 UK mpg5.88 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
10 l/100 km
23.52 US mpg28.25 UK mpg10 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 4.9 sec |
| Maximum speed |
215 km/h
133.59 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.1 kg/Hp, 197.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 2.8 kg/Nm, 352.4 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 228 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 46.1 Hp/l |
| Torque |
407 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
300.19 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement |
4942 cm3
301.58 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore |
101.6 mm
4 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
76.2 mm
3 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.7 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1155 kg
2546.34 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1340 kg
2954.19 lbs. |
| Max load |
185 kg
407.86 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4155 mm
163.58 in. |
| Width |
1745 mm
68.7 in. |
| Height |
1230 mm
48.43 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2285 mm
89.96 in. |
| Front track |
1410 mm
55.51 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1485 mm
58.46 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/60 R16 |
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