Trending Now - AC Cobra Coupe: a $537K Carbon Fiber Supercar Unveiled
WHO:
The Autopian - AC Cars is the manufacturer of the new AC Cobra GT Coupe.
CarBuzz - Carroll Shelby is noted for transforming the original AC Ace into the Shelby Cobra in the early 1960s.
WHAT:
The Autopian - The Cobra GT Coupe has a third version called the Clubsport Edition, which produces 799 horsepower.
The Autopian - The base price for the naturally aspirated version of the Cobra GT Coupe is $315,709, and $345,357 for the supercharged version.
Motor1.com - The curb weight of the Cobra GT Coupe is approximately 3,500 pounds.
Motor1.com - The Cobra GT Coupe features a 50:50 weight balance.
The Autopian - The AC Cobra GT Coupe has a base price of $314,790 and a top version priced at $537,642.
The Autopian - The Cobra GT Coupe features a Ford 5.0-liter V8 engine with a starting output of 450 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque.
The Autopian - The supercharged version of the Cobra GT Coupe can produce up to 720 horsepower and 605 lb-ft of torque.
CarBuzz - The Cobra GT Coupe weighs approximately 3,500 pounds and can accelerate to 60 mph in under four seconds.
The Autopian - AC Cars plans to produce 99 examples of the Clubsport Edition of the Cobra GT Coupe.
CarBuzz - AC Cars aims to increase its production from 100 units per year to 1,000 units.
WHERE:
The Autopian - AC Cars is based in the United Kingdom, with some production completed in Germany.
WHEN:
Motor1.com - First deliveries of the Cobra GT Coupe are slated to begin in 2028.
The Autopian - The first AC Cobra GT Coupes are expected to arrive in 2028.
WHY:
The Autopian - The Cobra GT Coupe is part of AC Cars' 125th birthday celebrations.
HOW:
Motor1.com - AC Cars has acquired a new production facility to support the increase in production from 100 cars to 1,000 cars per year.
The Autopian - The Cobra GT Coupe is built on the existing Cobra GT Roadster platform, modified to include a fixed roof.
CarBuzz - The Cobra GT Coupe offers a choice between a six-speed manual transmission and a 10-speed automatic transmission.
(UPDATED May 31, 2026 04:18 UTC)
The Cobra GT Coupe has just unveiled a new Clubsport Edition that boasts an impressive 799 horsepower. The base price for the naturally aspirated version starts at $315,709, while the supercharged model comes in at $345,357, and the first deliveries are expected to begin in 2028. To support this increase in production from 100 cars to 1,000 cars per year, AC Cars has acquired a new production facility, ensuring they can meet the anticipated demand.
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(UPDATED May 30, 2026 17:19 UTC)
AC Cars has unveiled the new AC Cobra GT Coupe, which features a powerful Ford 5.0-liter V8 engine that starts with an output of 450 horsepower and can reach up to 720 horsepower in its supercharged version. With a base price of $314,790 and a top version priced at $537,642, the Cobra GT Coupe is part of AC Cars' 125th birthday celebrations and is expected to see its first models arrive in 2028. The company plans to produce 99 examples of the Clubsport Edition and aims to ramp up production from 100 units per year to 1,000 units, with some production taking place in Germany.