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Historic series
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Production years: 1904
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AC was founded in 1901 by the Weller Brothers, and the cars were also sold under that brand name during early years. The first model was launched in 1903, and in 1919 the production of an overhead cam six-cylinder engine started. This engine was to be produced until 1963, making it one of the longest-living engine designs in automotive history.
AC was contacted in 1962 by the american racing driver Carroll Shelby, proposing to fit Fords smallblock-V8 in the light AC Ace. The rest is motoring history, one of the icons was born and even more powerful versions were produced during the 60s. The model is still in production, nowadays assembled in Germany with engines from Chevrolet.
User reviews
13 reviews
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AC MkVI
en EvoAC Cars Cobra 6.2 V8 Manual, 436ps, 2009 -
AC MkVI
en AutocarAC Cars MK VI GT 6.2 V8 Manual, 443ps, 2010 -
Survivor: 1964 Shelby Cobra 289
en Motor TrendAC Cars Cobra 4.7 V8 Manual, 275ps, 1964 -
2004 Caterham Seven Superlight R vs. Factory Five Racing Mark II Roadster, Honda S2000, Lotus Elise, Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata
en Car And DriverCaterham 7 2004 -
Road Test: 1963 Shelby Cobra
en Motor TrendAC Cars Cobra 4.7 V8 Manual, 275ps, 1963 -
1965 Shelby Cobra 427
en Car And DriverAC Cars Cobra 7.0 V8 Manual, 416ps, 1965 -
Shelby AC Cobra 289 vs. Ford Mustang Boss 302, Chevy SS454 Chevelle, Plymouth Duster 340
en Car And DriverAC Cars Cobra 4.7 V8 Manual, 275ps, 1965 -
1963 Shelby AC Cobra 289
en Car And DriverAC Cars Cobra 4.3 V8 Manual, 264ps, 1963
