1966 - AC - Cobra 427

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Cobra 427 1966
General Information
Make AC
Model Cobra 427
Production Year 1966
Country
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2286 mm     (90 in)
Front Track 1422 mm     (56 in)
Rear Track 1422 mm     (56 in)
Length 3962 mm     (156 in)
Width 1727 mm     (68 in)
Height 1245 mm     (49 in)
Ground Clearance 127 mm     (5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 1147 kg     (2526,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %48 / %52
Fuel Capacity 68,2 litre   (15 Imp gal ,  18 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area 1,54
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 6997 cc     (426,98 cu in)
Bore 107,7 mm     (4,24 in)
Stroke 96 mm     (3,78 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,12
Unitary Capacity 874,62 cc/cylinder    (53,37 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 11,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 Ho carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 410 HP     (305,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 651 N.m     (480,4 lb.ft ,  66,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3700 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 486,6 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 357,5 HP/ton    (266,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 58,6 HP/litre    (43,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 3,3 s
0 - 60 mph 4,2 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 10,3 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 12,4 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 22,5 s
Top Speed 266 km/h   (165,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,54 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,5
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.W.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.W.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 297 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 273 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 205 x 15
Tyres (rear) 205 x 15