Reborn AC Cobra gets 308bhp pure-electric powertrain

AC is putting the completing touches to its pure-electric version of the Cobra. The reborn icon is being pushed with the final stages of its advancement programme, ahead of the very first client deliveries showing up later this year.
Production of the AC Cobra series 1 electric will be restricted to just 58 units, to honour the number of years which have passed because the introduce of the very first AC Cobra. costs begin from £138,000, excluding road charges.

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The Cobra series 1 electric features a powertrain from Derby-based EV specialist, Falcon Electric. It creates 308bhp as well as 500Nm of torque, which AC states is sufficient for a 0-62mph time of around four seconds.
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The motor is powered by a 55kWh battery, which offers a maximum variety of 150 miles. The electrical system is compatible with a 6kW charging source, implying it ought to take around 10 hours to completely recharge the battery.
As its name suggests, the Cobra series 1 electric is developed to look like the Mk1 AC Cobra from 1962. It will likewise share a similar ladder frame chassis, albeit with a couple of tweaks to fit the electric powertrain. There’s likewise contemporary braking, steering as well as suspension systems, which implies the vehicle complies with 21st century security regulations.