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The first of the electric AC Cobra fires up

Heralding a new generation of iconic sports cars, the first AC Cobra Series 1 electric is undergoing final development work ahead of the delivery of the first customer cars. A faithful recreation of the AC Cobra, but with a modern, emissions-free electric powertrain, the Series 1 electric is the start of the next chapter for …

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The AC Cobra Series 4–electric: The AC Cobra for a new age Huge step for the company – with more to follow

So, does it have heritage, style, performance and total emissions free capability? Of course, it does – it’s the latest model in the rebirth of AC Cars. The AC Cobra Series 4–electric or: ‘The AC Cobra updated for a new age’. That’s because the true close relation to this exciting new supercar, the AC Cobra …

AC Cobra 378 Superblower MkIV 2021 UK review

Reborn 1960s icon controversially swaps to Chevrolet power – but is every bit as fun as its forebears by James Disdale 1 April 2021 https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ac-cars/cobra-378-superblower-mk-iv/first-drives/ac-cobra-378-superblower-mkiv-2021-uk It’s the most powerful-ever version of the fearsome and famed AC Cobra, the Anglo-American icon that’s been in and out of production for the best part of 60 years. Packing …

In pictures: the story of the brilliant AC Cobra

Now nearly 50 years old, join us for a close look at the AC Cobra and its many derivative by Al Suttie 14 March 2021 https://www.autocar.co.uk/slideshow/pictures-story-brilliant-ac-cobra#24

AC marks 120 years with 12 Cobra Superblowers

Nik Berg 10 March 2021 https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/ac-marks-120-years-with-12-cobra-superblowers/ AC Cars has announced a run of a dozen supercharged Cobra V-8s, one for each decade since the company was founded. Making these rare, $180,000 limited-edition machines even more special is that they will be among the last combustion-powered Cobras built by AC before the classic roadsters switch to …

Celebrate 120 Years of AC Cars with a Special-Edition Cobra

The company behind the Cobra offers 12 exclusive examples to honor 120 years in business. By Wesley Wren March 9, 2021 https://www.autoweek.com/news/sports-cars/a35769414/ac-cars-120-years-special-edition-cobra/ The Cobra might be most well-known for its role in propelling Shelby American, and its founder Carroll Shelby, into history. As AC Cars, the company that supplied Shelby with its legendary machines, celebrates …

New AC Cobra 378 Superblower 2021 review

by: Steve Sutcliffe 8 Mar 2021 https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/road-tests/354451/new-ac-cobra-378-superblower-2021-review Can the AC Cobra 378 Superblower happily marry 1960s styling with 21st century power? Verdict It might be expensive, but the AC Cobra Superblower is a true one of a kind. It’s also very, very quick thanks to a supercharged version of the regular 378’s 6.2-litre V8 engine. …

AC CARS CELEBRATES IT’S 120th BIRTHDAY WITH 12 SPECIAL AC COBRA SUPERBLOWERS

Hethel, United Kingdom, 8 March, 2021 – AC Cars is launching a suite of special anniversary models marking its 120 years in business. In the coming months AC Cobras will be going fully green with innovative high performance electric drivetrains which will achieve outstanding results in terms of on the road speed and power yet …

New AC Cobra 378 Superblower: First production model unveiled

By Lisa Curtiss on 3rd February 2021 AC Cars has welcomed the very first production AC Cobra 378 Superblower. Following on from the launch announcement in July 2020, the reborn Superblower showcases the very best of AC Cars’ meticulous attention to detail and quality engineering to bring this iconic nameplate back to the fore. Powered …

First reborn AC Cobra 378 Superblower production car completed!

The first production version of AC Cars’ third all-original recreated model – the 378 Superblower – is now completed Landmark production model ready in its home market a mere six months after it was announced to the public Reborn Superblower boasts 580hp 6.2-litre supercharged V8 engine Sales begin through UK dealer Boss Motor Company in …

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