Subsequent to the announcement of the
Limited Series of the Cobra with ICE and electric options, AC Cars has now
confirmed that the iconic Superblower will be recreated for the 2021 model
year. Sold exclusively through Boss Motor Company, which is the brand’s
official dealer located north of London, the model will cost £ 129,500 on the
road, which equals to US$ 170,265 at the current exchange rates, and production of
the first unit started at the end of July.
A recreation of the famous AC Cobra 378
Superblower Mk IV, which was available in limited numbers in 1998, it uses a
ladder frame chassis, front and rear multi-link suspension with coilover shock
absorbers, anti-roll bars on both axles, ventilated disc brakes and limited-slip
differential.
Power comes from a supercharged 6.2-liter
V8. It pumps out 580 horsepower that are channeled to the wheels via a
six-speed transmission. The full performance details have yet to be announced,
though the new AC Cobra Superblower packs roughly 150 HP more than the original
427 of 1965.
Completing the timeless looks of the car
are the 8×16-inch front and 10×16-inch rear wheels, as well as the hand-crafted
interior that’s finished in black leather. The instrument panel, glovebox and
other parts are wrapped in the same material, and there are also deep pile
carpets on deck.
