British classic car AC car..300 million won AC Cobra GT Roadster begins mass production
Jun 18, 2025
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AC Cars is a classic sports car manufacturer founded in the United Kingdom in 1901. It was Shelby AC Cobra, which made AC's name known in the 1960s with its high performance and elegant design. Shelby has made a name for itself as a company famous for tuning and selling Ford vehicles.
In particular, it became famous in the 1960s when Ford vehicles were supercharged and dramatically improved their performance. The main character is "Shelby AC Cobra," which was created through a joint venture between Shelby and AC Kaz. It is still a model representing classical sports cars and is loved by enthusiasts.
The new AC Cobra GT Roadster is designed with an open car with a high-strength structure. It has its own aluminum space frame chassis with a full carbon fiber body and a 5.0-liter V8 engine.
The first vehicle to be delivered to the customer is a 'Edition 63'Special Specification Vehicle. It was completed in a unique AC blue color to commemorate the AC Cobra's class victory in the 1963 24-hour Le Mans race.
AC Kaz has invested nearly 100 billion won for nearly five years to prepare for the production of unique sports cars that combine beauty and practicality. The new AC Cobra GT series corresponds to both left and right handles. It is also equipped with advanced safety features.
The car was developed as a whole new model, inheriting the iconic profile of the AC Cobra. In particular, it was designed as a grand tourner, combining speed, agility, balance, comfort, and practicality.
The size is significantly larger than the existing AC cobra. Even 180cm tall drivers can ride comfortably. The body adopted an aluminum space frame chassis and manually stacked carbon fiber as the body.
ACcarz revived sleeping cobra DNA after 60 years. Based on an aluminum space frame body with a lightweight design, the Ford V8 5.0L gasoline "Coyote" engine was adopted.
The top trim is equipped with a supercharger to produce a maximum output of 654 horsepower and a maximum torque of 780Nm. Zero-back acceleration is achieved in 3.4 seconds. The transmission has a choice of 10-speed automatic and paddle shift as well as 6-speed manual.
Carbon composite materials were actively used on the vehicle body, and the weight of the tolerance was set to 1450kg or less. Compared to the superior power train, it is lightweight and has excellent acceleration performance. It is a high-performance model with a lightweight body that is difficult to see in today's era.
The exterior is a modernization of the "Shelby AC Cobra," which had high overall design completeness, and detailed work was done. It is a design that feels both classic and modern by applying LED headlights and LED tail lamps, which are commonly used in current vehicles.
At the time of its launch, the interior was based on a simple interior layout and a retro-style design. The instrument panel was placed in the center. The gauge is also retro in style. Emergency lights and electronic equipment control switches were placed underneath the instrument cluster. An infotainment system that also serves as an air conditioner was located at the bottom.
If you look at the center tunnel, the engine start button and EPB switch lever and window switch lever are placed around the transmission. The interior that seems to coexist with the old and the present is quite impressive. The AC Cobra GT Roadster is a two-colored model with both retro and modernity by reviving the past.
Existing Shelby AC Cobra enthusiasts are still attracted to their unique classicity and streamlined body line. There are still quite a few fans who want to buy a replica instead of the original model that is hard to get. The price of the new model starts from $240,000 (about 320 million won).
Earlier, ACCARZ unveiled 'ACGT Roadster' for the first time at the luxury car exhibition 'ModaMiami' that opened in Miami on February 24 this year. Immediately after the disclosure, the two-year pre-contract ended, signaling a big hit.
Editor Kim Tae-jin, tj.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
