LONDON: AC Cars, Britain’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer, has released the first images of the new AC Cobra GT Coupe.
The first ever official AC Cobra coupe set for production, working from an enhanced version of the existing AC Cobra GT Roadster platform, this road-going model draws on the company’s racing heritage.
Inspired by victories from AC’s formative years, which includes the Monte Carlo Rally and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the new AC Cobra GT Coupe adds motorsport-derived enhancements.
With production for the AC Cobra GT Coupe based at AC Cars’ UK facilities, it’s an evolution of the company’s unique vehicle architecture - with an enhanced aluminium chassis and optimised carbon-fibre body.
AC Cars is celebrating the news of the AC Cobra GT Coupe with details of the extreme Clubsport Edition. Limited to just 99 examples, and predominately featuring a 799bhp V8 powertrain, these will be the first cars delivered to clients - from the end of 2025.
The Clubsport Edition will be followed by the series production coupe, available with either a normally aspirated 450bhp (456 PS) V8 or 720bhp (730 PS) supercharged option.
The new AC Cobra GT Coupe starts at £325,000 + taxes (RM1.9mil), and reservations for both the AC Cobra GT Coupe and Clubsport Edition are open now at ac.cars.
The new AC Cobra GT Coupe’s kerb weight will be confirmed ahead of production, but the Clubsport Edition has a set target of under 1,450kg.
Despite the AC Cobra’s legendary status, the original car was only ever available from the factory as a roadster, so the new AC Cobra GT Coupe represents a watershed for the marque's 123-year history.
Speaking of the new model, David Conza, AC Cars chief executive officer said: “To have been able to combine the timeless AC Cobra design into a car using the latest design and construction techniques breaks new ground for AC Cars. This means the limited Clubsport Edition will provide an incredible, racing car-like experience on either the road or the track.”
