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AC Cobra 289



Tuner
Country GB/USA
Year 1963
Engine Ford Fairlane
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "11,6"
Bore 101.600
Stroke 72.900
Capacity (cc) 4728
Power (at revs) 350 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 4Weber 48IDM/IDA
Chassis type
Body type spider
Designer
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2286
Front track (mm) 1352
Rear track (mm) 1364
Weight (kg) 954
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Ford
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 15
Rear rims x 15
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 265

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