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AC Cobra Mk V

1999 – 2007 — Great Britain

The AC Cobra, also known as the Shelby Cobra in the United States, is a legendary sports car that was manufactured by British company AC Cars starting in 1962. The car featured a powerful Ford V8 engine and was produced intermittently in the United Kingdom and later in the US. Prior to the AC Cobra, AC Cars had been using the Bristol straight-6 engine in its AC Ace two-seater roadster. The Ace was known for its hand-built body with a steel tube frame and aluminium body panels crafted using English wheeling machines. While the Ace was a well-regarded sports car, its BMW-based engine was considered outdated by the 1960s. The introduction of the Ford V8 engine in the AC Cobra marked a major advancement in performance capabilities for the car. The combination of the lightweight construction of the body and chassis with the powerful American engine made the Cobra a formidable sports car on both road and track. Overall, the AC Cobra is renowned for its distinctive design, high performance, and racing success. The collaboration with Carroll Shelby, who helped to introduce the Cobra to the US market, further solidified its iconic status in automotive history. The AC Shelby Cobra remains a coveted classic car sought after by enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.