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AC Cobra (Mk IV) 4.9 i V8 (228 Hp) 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
AC Cobra (Mk IV) 4.9 i V8 (228 Hp) 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
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General information

Name

AC Cobra (Mk IV) 4.9 i V8 (228 Hp) 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Brand

AC
Model

Cobra
Generation

Cobra (Mk IV)
Year of production

1990

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.9 i V8 (228 Hp)

Power

228 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

407 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

17 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

10 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

5.2 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

215 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
228 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
46.1 Hp/l
Torque
407 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine displacement
4942 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
76.2 mm
Compression ratio
9.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1155 kg

Max weight (kg)

1340 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

70 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4155 mm

Width (mm)

1745 mm

Height (mm)

1230 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2285 mm

Front track (mm)

1410 mm

Rear track (mm)

1485 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

5

Front suspension system

Coil spring

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/60 R16

Rear tires size

225/60 R16

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