1962 - AC - Cobra 260

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Cobra 260 1962
General Information
Make AC
Model Cobra 260
Production Year 1962
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
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 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,68
Weight 916 kg     (2017,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %48,5 / %51,5
Fuel Capacity 68,2 litre   (15 Imp gal ,  18 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area 1,54
Cx
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 4265 cc     (260,27 cu in)
Bore 96,5 mm     (3,8 in)
Stroke 72,9 mm     (2,87 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,32
Unitary Capacity 533,12 cc/cylinder    (32,53 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ho carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 260 HP     (193,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 365 N.m     (269,4 lb.ft ,  37,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 319,2 N.m    (5800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 283,8 HP/ton    (211,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 61 HP/litre    (45,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 3,9 s
0 - 60 mph 5,5 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 14 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,1 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 233 km/h   (144,8 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 worm & sector
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.TL.ARB.W.
Suspension (rear) I.TL.ARB.W.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 6.50 x 15
Tyres (rear) 6.70 x 15