1962 AC Cobra 260

Carroll Shelby with AC Cobra 260 - — Carroll Shelby with AC Cobra 260
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This automobile has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet type body styled by John Tojeiro with a front located engine delivering its power to the rear wheels. Power is supplied by an overhead valve, 4.3 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 260 bhp (264 PS/194 kW) at 5800 rpm and 365 N·m (269 lb·ft/37.2 kgm) at 4800 rpm respectively. The engine transmits power to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. With a claimed weight at the kerb of 916 kg, the AC Cobra 260 performs the 0-60 mph benchmark sprint in 5.5 seconds and the standing quarter mile in 14.1 seconds. The AC Cobra 260 is said to be able to achieve a top speed of 233 km/h or 145 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3848 mm
Weight
916 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.3 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
264 PS / 260 bhp / 194 kW @ 5800 rpm
Torque
365 Nm / 269 ft.lb / 37.2 kgm @ 4800 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 5.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h / 145 mph

1962 AC Cobra 260 specifications

1962 AC Cobra 260 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer	John Tojeiro
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2286 mm	90 inches
Track/tread (front)	1308 mm	51.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1334 mm	52.5 inches
Length	3848 mm	151.5 inches
Width	1549 mm	61 inches
Height	1245 mm	49 inches
Ground clearance	178 mm	7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.68
Kerb weight	916 kg	2019 lb
Weight distribution	48.5% front
fuel tank capacity	68.2 litres	15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area	1.54 m²
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	4.3 litre 4265 cc (260.266 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	96.5 × 72.9 mm 3.8 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.32
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (SAE)	264 PS (260 bhp) (194 kW) at 5800 rpm
maximum torque (SAE)	365 Nm (269 ft·lb) (37.2 kgm) at 4800 rpm
Specific output (SAE)	45.5 kW/litre 61.8 ps/litre 61 bhp/litre 1 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE)	85.58 Nm/litre 1.03 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	10:1
Fuel system	1 Ho carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1075.4 kPa (156 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	533.13 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	3.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	14 s
Standing quarter-mile	14.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	233 km/h (145 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 287.79 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.29 PS/kg 211.66 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.21 kW/kg 283.84 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.28 bhp/kg 0.13 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 4.72 kg/kW 7.89 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock	2.000
Turning circle	11.00 m
Front suspension	I.TL.ARB.W.
Rear suspension	I.TL.ARB.W.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	6.50 x 15
Tyres rear	6.70 x 15
Brakes F/R	Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area	3303 cm²
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID	51997
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	46.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1962 AC Cobra 260 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.