AC Cobra 427 is a commixture, since it makes use of various parts from the survived cars. There is an interesting story behind naming the car. Racing driver Carroll Shelby to the AC Company stating that he needed V8 engine with a light chassis.AC accepted and designed it. When they sent car to him he had a dream of car being with cobra. Hence the name cobra arrived. AC Cobra 427 had an extensive carrier in racing. Moreover AC Cobra 427 was powered by the “side oiler” Ford 427 engine (7.0 L) rated at 425 bhp (317 kW), which provided a top speed of 163 mph (262 km/h) in the standard model and 485 bhp (362 kW) with a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h) . AC Cobra has been maintain a great reputation since 1960.At initial stage AC Cobra made use of Bristol straight-6 engine which provided quite mileage and smooth driving. Production of the cars seems to be comfortable as AC has made most of the alterations required for the small block V-8 when they attached 2.6 liter Ford Zephyr engine. The most important change required was to attach a robust rear differential for handling power of the engine.
Uncategorized February 6th 2010
