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Cobra
1997 AC Cobra
United Kingdom
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
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Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
AC
Model
Cobra
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
MK IV
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.9 V8 Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
360 hp
Power (kW)
265 kW
Torque
522 Nm (385 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
5.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.3 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,200 mm
(165.4 in)
Width
1,746 mm
(68.7 in)
Height
1,200 mm
(47.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,285 mm
(90.0 in)
Curb weight
900 kg
(1,984 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,700 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,750 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-40
5W-40
5W-50
10W-40
15W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-40
10W-40
4,942 cc
15W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
76.2 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
9.2 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
75 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
14.1 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,420 mm
(55.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,485 mm
(58.5 in)
Ground Clearance
127 mm
(5.0 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,340 kg
(2,954 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet (Open Body)
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
270 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Roadster
British Classification
Roadster
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Cargo Capacity
440 kg
(970 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
AC
27 vehicles
Cobra
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Cobra Standard
1962–2018
Cobra Convertible Generations
4 of 6
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MK IV
1985–2005
Year
1997
Powertrain
4.9 V8 Manual
Horsepower
360 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
