One year working project on this AC-Cobra
This car was orginially purchased in France with a typical kit car build style, mechanically enough for an occasional crusing use.
The target for the newer vesion was however completely different.
Some aspect needed immediate actions, like engine cooling and instruments replacement.
85% of the car has finally been redone and rebuilt to reach a new scope of expectations:
- Mechanical safety and reliability
- Excellent street handling
- Capable of hosting a new engine setup of +500hp and 600NM of torque.
SHELBY AC COBRA - 427ci
PHASE ONE COMPLETED
Upgrading the engine to a 427 small block Ford will come afterwards, in 2025.
The focus for now has been to get the car ready for it.
All these aspects have been completely by hand rebuilt or custom machined, from scratch:
- Cooling
- Suspension, shortening & steering
- Chassis strenghtening, cleaning and repainting.
- Braking
- Exchaust
- Fuel system
- Interior & insulation
- Wiring
- Dash & instruments
- Wheels & wheel hubs
Specifications
Engine :
V8 427ci (7.0L) Atmospheric & Holley EFI
Capacity: 500hp 550lbs.ft Torque
Transmission and Drivetrain :
Gearbox: Tremec TKX
RearAxle :
Jaguar XJS third member
Driveshaft :
Custom aluminium Inland Empire
Cooling :
BeCool Custom Radator & Derale fans
Steering :
Custom Built steering column
Suspension :
Suspension (Front): Jaguar XJS upgraded
Suspension (Rear): Jaguar XJS IRS re-fabricated
Brakes :
Brakes (Front): Custom built assembly, 13in Rotors, powerboosted
Brakes (Rear): Jaguar XJS
Wheels :
Custom built wheels from Curtis Speed 17x9in Front, 17x11in Rear
Tires (Street) :
ToyoTires 888R 255/35R17 Front, 325/30R17 Rear
Chassis :
Stock and Custom Stiffened with Custom fabrication
Building steps
Brakes
Engine
Cooling
Exhaust
EFI & Fueling
Dash
Chassis
Steering & Suspension
Interior & accessories
Wiring
Wheels
Before the car came to us..
