AC Cobra 260

Overview
Produced: 1962-1962, 75 produced. (US Market only)
Types: Sports,2 doors,2 seats

The AC "Cobra" is probably the most copied sportscar the world has ever seen. The model name is often applied to imitators and has almost become a generic name for Anglo/American open roadsters, featuring larger than life engines. The original AC Cobra 260 appeared in 1962 and was the result of a partnership between AC and the mighty Ford Motor Co.

The Cobra 260 used a modified Ace body and chassis which was married to a 260 cubic inch ( 4261cc ) Ford V8, which produced an incredible amount of BHP and torque. The Cobra used disc brakes and an antiquated cam-and -peg steering box, performance was mid blowing for its time!

The Cobra 260 was sold to the US market only, with Europe having to wait for the introduction of the Cobra 289

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
4261ccV8 OHVFord 26096.5mm x 72.9mm11
Transmission
TypeGearsComment
Manual4
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
WormIndependent/Transverse leaf springIndependent/Transverse leaf spring
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
144 mph5.5 s13.9 s265 bhp 5800
Brakes
FrontRearComment
DiscDisc
Magazine Articles
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Article Classic & Sports Car January 2001 pg 132
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Publication Classic & Sports Car January 2001
My Classic and I - A Cobra owned from new.
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