[PTA SlowChat] A/C Cobra 212 S/C

AC Car Group Limited today launched what could be the world's fastest accelerating production car. Its new model, the AC 212 S/C 3.5 Litre V8 Twin Turbo, is a Lotus-powered, carbon fibre bodied car which could well be a contender for top honours in the coveted 0-100mph-0 stakes.

Since the car has not yet been properly tested over this gruelling acceleration and braking challenge AC is not claiming that its new model will be the fastest, merely that it will certainly be one of the very fastest cars in the world. A 0-60mph time of around 4.0 seconds is very much on the cards, while the possibility of securing the 0-100-0 crown is feasible depending upon tyre grip under both acceleration and braking.

With 350 bhp available from its 3.5 litre Lotus V8 Twin Turbo engine, the new AC 212 S/C (named in the traditions of earlier AC Cobras after the cubic inch capacity of its engine and Street/Competition* specification) is destined to win true supercar status.

Year 2000
Make AC Base
Model Cobra 212 S/C

Engine & Transmission
Position: Front Longitudinal Drive
Configuration: Twin Turbocharged All Aluminum, Lotus 918 V8
Valvetrain: DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
Displacement: 3506 cc / 213.9 cu in
Power: 261.0 kw / 350.0 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 399.97 nm / 295.0 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm
Bore: 83 mm / 3.27 in
Stroke: 81 mm / 3.19 in
HP / Liter: 99.83 bhp per litre
HP / Curb Weight: 388.89 bhp per weight
Gear Type: Tremec T56 6-Speed Manual
1st Gear Ratio: 2.97:1
2nd Gear Ratio: 2.07:1
3rd Gear Ratio: 1.43:1
4th Gear Ratio: 1.00:1
5th Gear Ratio: 0.80:1
6th Gear Ratio: 0.62:1
Final Drive Ratio: 3.73:1

Body / Chassis
Wheels: RWD w/BTR Hydratrak LSD
Curb Weight: 900 kg / 1984 lbs
Length: 4200 mm / 165.4 in
Width: 1746 mm / 68.7 in
Height: 1200 mm / 47.2 in
Wheelbase: 2285 mm / 90.0 in
Front Track: 1409 mm / 55.5 in
Rear Track: 1485 mm / 58.5 in
Steering: Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
Body / Frame: One Piece Carbon Fibre over Tubular Steel Ladder-Type Frame
Front Brakes: AP Racing Vented Discs
Rear Brakes: AP Racing Vented Discs
Front Wheels: F 43.2 x 20.3 cm / 17.0 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheels: R 43.2 x 22.9 cm / 17.0 x 9.0 in
Front Tires: 245/45VR17
Rear Tires: 265/45VR17
Front Suspension: Unequal Wishbones w/Coil Springs, twin Tube Dampers
Rear Suspension: Unequal Wishbones w/Coil Springs, twin Tube Dampers

Performance
Top Speed: 249.4 kph / 155.0 mph
0 - 60 mph: 4.0 seconds
0 - 100 mp"h: 9.0 seconds

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