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  • AC Cars Cobra Series 1 made a stunning debut at the British Motor Show

    2021 AC Cars Cobra-1The new AC Cobra Series 1 made its debut at the British Motor Show in front of tens of thousands of attendees.

    Britain’s oldest automobile manufacturer, AC Car’s new Series 1 marks a completely new chapter in the brand’s 120-year history. Now, the latest model lineup features a sporty drivetrain system, advanced and hand-built electronics, and a fully electric engine system.

    What is also special about the vehicle is that it retains the iconic styling that made Cobra famous, as well as the advanced drivetrain system developed by Derbyshire partner Falcon Electric.

    Alan Lubinsky, Chief Executive of AC Cars for more than two decades, said, This was our first chance to show off the car, and the positive response was overwhelming. There’s so much adoration for the AC Cobra, whether you’re six years old or over 60 – and the chance to share and enjoy people’s stories was fantastic. It shows that our best of British approach – combining an iconic car with cutting-edge technology – will be a sure-fire hit.

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    In terms of performance, the Cobra accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 4 seconds and has a massive output measured at 500Nm of torque, and 230kW via the 55kWh battery. The vehicle can cover a range of about 150 miles with a single charge.

  • AC Cars announces the first details for the upcoming and electrified AC Cobra Series 1

    2021-AC-Cobra-Series-1-910Being the first of a new generation of sports cars, the AC Cobra Series 1 undergoes final development work and is ready to showcase its electric drivetrain system. The Series 1 lineup remains faithful to the origins of the AC Cobra, but also incorporates modern technical approaches and features a fully electric engine. Furthermore, the vehicle adopts the classic expression of the Cobra heritage and will still incorporate numerous of the well-known and beloved vintage features.

    Working closely with the Derby-based tech partner Falcon Electric, the Norfolk-based company ensures that the implementation of the EV within the new-gen Cobra is impeccable and ensures that the vehicle delivers just the exact performance rates that customers expect and even going beyond these expectations.

    Alan Lubinsky, Chief Executive of AC Cars for more than two decades, said: I’m so proud of the team behind this project, and the hours that have been invested in making this car so special. This is British engineering and technology at its finest, upholding AC Car’s approach to producing only the finest hand-built sports cars.

    With a 0-100km/h time of about 4 seconds, the Series 1 electric lineup ensures a punch similar to the early cars but with the near-instant torque, EVs are known for. Also, the 150 zero-emission mile coverage range with a single charge underlines that this is a Cobra of a completely different breed.

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    At the moment, plans include only 58 units of the AC Cobra Series 1 to be made, celebrating the anniversary of the production of the first AC Cobra ever unveiled.

    • The AC Cobra Series 1 electric specifications are:
    • Acceleration 0-62 mph: approx. 4 seconds
    • Torque: 500 Nm Peak/250 Nm Continuous
    • Estimated Range: 150 miles
    • Power: 230 kW
    • Battery Capacity:  55 kWh
    • Weight: approx. 1050 kg