1986 Shelby AC Cobra MK IV 1986 Shelby AC Cobra MK IV
1986 Shelby AC Cobra MK IV
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Chassis Num: AK1131
 
This is an authentic AC Cobra MK IV built in Weybridge, Surrey England by AC/Autokraft/Ford. This is number 131 of only 348 produced. Built on the original AC bunks, the body is hand formed 16 gauge aluminum, requiring 200 man hours to produce with 14 coats of paint.

The main chassis is constructed from four-inch diameter solid drawn tubular steel, using AC 417 jib, M.I.G. welded. The suspension is fully independent and adjustable with rack & pinion steering. The transmission is a Borg-Warner 5-speed with a Salisbury rear-end.

The engine is a Ford 302 which has been removed, modified and replaced with an output of 350 horsepower. Zero-to-sixty takes less than five seconds.

This AC MK IV is AK1131 and recorded in the MK IV registry as well as the SAAC (Shelby American Auto Club) registry.

1986 Shelby AC Cobra MK IV

Year1986
MakeShelby
ModelAC Cobra MK IV
Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Salisbury rear end
Body / ChassisAluminium
Production Years for Series1982 - 1994
Weight2275 lbs | 1031.9 kg
Combined MPG0.00

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis NumberAK1131

Performance
0-60 mph4.8 seconds.

Engine  
Engine BuilderFord
Engine ConfigurationV
Cylinders8
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement302.00 CU IN. | 4949.8 cc. | 4.9 L.
Valves16 valves.
2 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainOHV
Horsepower350.00 HP (257.6 KW)
HP to Weight Ratio6.5 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter71.4 BHP / Liter
Main Bearings5
Fuel TypeGasoline - Petrol
Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Standard Transmission
Gears5
TransmissionManual
Borg-Warner


 
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StylingVehicle Styling Rating: 93.334%
PerformanceVehicle Performance Rating: 100%
InteriorVehicle Interior Rating: 60%
QualityVehicle Quality Rating: 86.666%
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