1963 - AC - Cobra 289

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Cobra 289 1963
General Information
Make AC
Model Cobra 289
Production Year 1963
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2286 mm     (90 in)
Front Track 1308 mm     (51,5 in)
Rear Track 1334 mm     (52,5 in)
Length 3848 mm     (151,5 in)
Width 1549 mm     (61 in)
Height 1245 mm     (49 in)
Ground Clearance 114 mm     (4,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,68
Weight 1050 kg     (2312,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %48,7 / %51,3
Fuel Capacity 68,2 litre   (15 Imp gal ,  18 US gal)
Aerodynamics
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Frontal Area
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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 4727 cc     (288,46 cu in)
Bore 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Stroke 72,9 mm     (2,87 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,39
Unitary Capacity 590,88 cc/cylinder    (36,06 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 11 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ho carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 271 HP     (202,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5750 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 423 N.m     (312,2 lb.ft ,  43,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 335,6 N.m    (5750 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 258,1 HP/ton    (192,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 57,3 HP/litre    (42,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 4,4 s
0 - 60 mph 5,6 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 13,7 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,4 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 222 km/h   (138 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) 2,9
Turning Circle Diameter 10,5 m    (34,5 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) 6.5L x 15
Wheels (rear) 6.5L x 15
Tyres (front) Dunlop SP41 HR 185-15
Tyres (rear) Dunlop SP41 HR 185-15