AC Cobra 302 CRS

The AC 302 CRS shares the chassis and powertrain of the AC 302 MKIV. Significant weight savings have been made possible by the use of an advanced specification carbon-fibre body. Despite this hi-tech material, the craftsman's approach to fit and finish employed on the aluminium AC's still remains. The CRS features a 5.0L V8 fuel injected engine. This develops 225 bhp@4200 rpm which delivers a power-to-weight ratio of 211 bhp/ton. Performance is electrifying with 0-60 mph reached in well under 51/2 seconds. This AC uses independent front and rear suspension, rack and pinion steering and disc brakes all round (4-pot racing brakes and ventilated disks at the front).

General specifications
Country of origin Great Britain
Year of introduction 1998
Numbers built N/A
Body design N/A
Weight 1050 kilo / 2314.9 lbs

Drivetrain
Engine 90º V 8
Engine Location Front , longitudinally mounted
Displacement 4.942 liter / 301.6 cu in
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed Multi point Fuel injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox Borg Warner T50D 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Performance figures
Power 225 bhp / 168 KW @ 4200 rpm
Torque 407 Nm / 300 ft lbs @ 3200 rpm
BHP/Liter 46 bhp / liter
Power to weight ratio 0.21 bhp / kg
Top Speed 233 km/h / 145 mph
0-60 mph Acceleration 5.3 s