AC Cobra 4.9 i V8 (228 Hp)

1990 - 1999
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Body type
, 2 seats
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Boot capacity
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Engine capacity
4942 cm3
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Power
228 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
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Transmission
5 gears, manual transmission
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Transmission
Rear wheel drive
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Acceleration to 100 km/h
5.2 sec
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Max. speed
215 km/h
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Fuel
Petrol (Gasoline)
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Average consumption

General Information

Modification (Engine)
4.9 i V8 (228 Hp)
Start of production
1990 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Seats
2
Doors
2
End of production
1999 year

Engine

Power
228 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
46.1 Hp/l
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Compression ratio
9.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Torque
407 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine displacement
4942 cm3
Cylinder Bore
101.6 mm
Piston Stroke
76.2 mm
Fuel System
Multi-point indirect injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track
1485 mm
Width
1745 mm
Height
1230 mm
Length
4155 mm
Front track
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2285 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.2 sec
Weight-to-power ratio
5.1 kg/Hp, 197.4 Hp/tonne kg/Hp
Weight-to-torque ratio
2.8 kg/Nm, 352.4 Nm/tonne kg/Nm
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
17 l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
10 l
Maximum speed
215 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load
185 kg
Kerb Weight
1155 kg
Fuel tank capacity
70 l
Max. weight
1340 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
225/60 R16

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