1963 AC Cobra 289

AC Cobra 289 is an automobile that has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style styled by John Tojeiro with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. Power is supplied by an overhead valve, 4.7 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 271 bhp (275 PS/202 kW) at 5750 rpm and 423 N·m (312 lb·ft/43.1 kgm) at 4500 rpm respectively. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Its quoted kerb weight is 1050 kg. Maximum quoted speed is 222 km/h, or 138 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3848 mm
Weight
1050 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.7 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
275 PS / 271 bhp / 202 kW @ 5750 rpm
Torque
423 Nm / 312 ft.lb / 43.1 kgm @ 4500 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 5.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h / 138 mph

1963 AC Cobra 289 specifications

1963 AC Cobra 289 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	114 mm	4.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.68
Kerb weight	1050 kg	2315 lb
Weight distribution	48.7% front
fuel tank capacity	68.2 litres	15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	4.7 litre 4727 cc (288.459 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	101.6 × 72.9 mm 4 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.39
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	275 PS (271 bhp) (202 kW) at 5750 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	423 Nm (312 ft·lb) (43.1 kgm) at 4500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	42.8 kW/litre 58.1 ps/litre 57.3 bhp/litre 0.94 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	89.49 Nm/litre 1.08 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	11:1
Fuel system	1 Ho carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1124.5 kPa (163.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	590.88 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	4.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	5.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	13.7 s
Standing quarter-mile	14.4 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	222 km/h (138 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 261.68 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.26 PS/kg 192.46 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.19 kW/kg 258.1 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.26 bhp/kg 0.12 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 5.2 kg/kW 8.68 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	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.900
Turning circle	10.50 m
Front suspension	I.CS.W.
Rear suspension	I.CS.W.
Wheel size front	6½L x 15
Wheel size rear	6½L x 15
Tyres front	Dunlop SP41 HR 185-15
Tyres rear	Dunlop SP41 HR 185-15
Brakes F/R	Di/Di
Front brake diameter	297 mm
Rear brake diameter	273 mm
Braked area	3742 cm²
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID	51964
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	51.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1963 AC Cobra 289 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.