AC Cobra, the iconic light sports car, and one of the crown jewels of the British automotive industry! Since its foundation in 1901 as “Auto Carrier”, the company has distinguished itself by designing small sports coupes and roadsters. Thus there was the AC Ace (1953), the Greyhound (1959) and the wonderful Frua (1965), designed by the Italian designer Pietro Frua. But the most mythical is of course exalted and roaring Cobra! She was born in 1962 thanks to the initiative of Carroll Shelby, former American racer and father of the Ford GT40. He was looking for time to create a powerful and light sports car. From the AC Ace case and from two V8 engines supplied by Ford, he gave birth to Cobra. She was was produced until 1967circulation of about 1000 copies distributed by AC in the UK and Shelby in the US.

Still alive

Today, more than half a century after the end of his official career, AC Cars is still around and so is its legendary sports car ! The brand now produces Cobra replicas as well as “upgraded” electric versions. The Cobra is an engineering marvel with a light and precise chassis that has proven itself in competition and many of the original versions have been abandoned. The Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe and the stylish study of Ghia and Willment are some prime examples. answer or not The Cobra never betrayed the silhouette or performance of its 1962 sibling. Late last year, AC noted that a modernized version Cobra will be introduced in 2023. here we are here comes Cobra 2.0!

Return of the Cobra

Phew, this new version doesn’t screw up the original Cobra! At first glance, it looks much more modern. Thanks to LED headlights and taillightsas well as outstanding Wheels 21 inches. It is modern, without overdoing it. in same style as “restomod” who seek to modernize and convert old models to electric ones. Under this carbon fiber body and aluminum chassis, once again hides Ford’s thermal engine. It 654 horsepower 5.0L V8, combined with a choice of manual or automatic transmission. Thanks to him, Cobra sends Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds ! We do not yet know the details of its equipment and options, but the date of its official presentation is known. It will next April, in London. The first serial units are expected in 2024. Its prices should be from 320,000 euros.