AC Cobra (Mk IV) 5.0 V8 (225 Hp) 1999

General Information

Modification (Engine)

5.0 V8 (225 Hp)

Start of production

1999 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

2001 year

Engine

Power

225 Hp @ 5750 rpm.

Power per litre

45.5 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

9.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

579 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine displacement

4942 cm3

Cylinder Bore

101.6 mm

Piston Stroke

76.2 mm

Fuel System

Carburettor

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm

Width

1746 mm

Height

1200 mm

Length

4200 mm

Front track

1420 mm

Wheelbase

2285 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.5

Weight-to-power ratio

4.4 kg/Hp, 229.6 Hp/tonne kg/Hp

Weight-to-torque ratio

1.7 kg/Nm, 590.8 Nm/tonne kg/Nm

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.8 l

Maximum speed

226

Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h

30.2

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.2

Volume and Weight

Max load

360 kg

Kerb Weight

980 kg

Fuel tank capacity

75 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

270 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

225/65 VR15

AC Cobra 5.0 V8 (225 Hp)