@@alexanderstefanov6474 so? The engine bigger engine doesn't weigh that much more. I believe they could shed quite some weight from the final car. They could also offer carbon fiber hoods, doors etc for extra money.
The Alpine is smaller, not a convertible and has a 4 cylinder as already mentioned. Not a good comparison in my opinion. A 911 convertible is around 250kg heavier for instance.
Closer to a third of a million. If you want an affordable light sports car, get a Caterham or something. If you are a multi-millionaire, this is perfectly affordable.
The analogue dials is a good point and something I've thought about, I've I'm ordering a bespoke vehicle, I would want beautifully designed analogue dials.
The width of the car might be 2m width that give you lots of room to the centre but I also noticed when siting in the car the door intrudes in to the driving arm position. There was talk of sculpturing this out to make it wide but still has the same issue. Lets wait until they have a fully finished car in 2025 for delivery. It looked far better in the blue at Lemans in 2023.
for similar money you can get a naturally aspirated 6.4-litre 600hp V8 Ginetta Akula. that weighs 1190kg because it has a carbon monocoque. this is just a morbidly obese cobra.
After seeing many Cobra's in * Supercar London * videos , for the chap with the $$ who want's a brand new modern version , this is a very good effort by AC...It's ok ! I'd have it over any Ferrari / Lambo / Porsche convertible , simply , its good looking , fast as f and unique in a world of mainstream Sports / GT.
Let me guess people will still be more interested by the "original replica" if I can call it that way, then this "modern" incarnation. I definitely will!
They look ok but too big, the 19 inch ones would be perfect. The steering wheel is far too thick though and it is strange the steering is light when no servo assisted brakes. If they can give the brakes a small amount of assistance and make the steering slightly heavier then the driving controls sound spot on as the gear shift seems excellent from Matt;s description. Shame it is not 15cm / 6 inches narrower though. Looks are fantastic though, made an old car look modern.
Left hand drive only? From a company who's based in the UK or can you order a right hand drive? Either way I'll stick with my old Type R, N/A, bags of fun, revs like a motorbike and probably cost less than one of the cobra wheels.
I like it overall but those headlights look totally misplaced. They look like stolen from the Honda e and they are just slightly too small for the Cobra.
1450kg???? Where did they put the piano and why? Where is the point of building a heavy new version of a car its whole purpose was to be very light in the first place? 900kg would be nice. And where is the sound a Cobra is known for? This is a car that's called Cobra but which is just an "ordinary" chassis with an Cobra look-a-like bodykit on top and a strong engine. When i saw the preview picture i was happy to enjoy a return of the classic car but now i feel fooled.
I agree, though I assume the original is going to still be made alongside this so really it’s just expanding its market base for those who may not want to be shoehorned into a vehicle (not that it was too bad, but also safety increases might persuade people too).
@@ludda42 I mean it’s closer to the size of a new Mustang than it is to the original AC Cobra. I kinda expected with the liberal use of CF that it would be maybe under 3000lbs or 1350kg but being the first iteration it’s likely overbuilt and a bit heavier everywhere just to validate the concept is sound.
Looks stunning and with a superb engine and good interior. Its extravagantly priced but if I could buy a car for that kind of money I would consider it , well actually I would want the coupe version of this, which seems to be even further off. Definitely something special. And the weight discussion is overrated, 1400KG is fine with a massive engine like this, it will fly.
I can't drag my eyes away from that panel misalignment on the rear wing 😣 Otherwise I think the modern-retro-styling works well and I can see the appeal for folks with more cash than they know what to do with.
I'll be just happy with a Viper. This seems like a money play. The steering wheel alone and the weight tells me a true car guy might not be running things.
It may well develop into a nice car, however, why would you spend over 1/4million for everyone to ask ‘which kit is it’ ? As others have said, there are several excellent replicas available for a fraction of that cost.
And how on earth does it weight 1400kg (albeit dry claimed so could be heavier than labeled) and call it light? It is heavier than a toyota corolla though, wich has 2 more doors, rear seats and a roof
If you want subtle, you wouldn't be interested in a Cobra anyway. The 800bhp Coupe looks even less subtle. Must have a rummage down the back of the sofa to see if I've mislaid £300k...
Minute 5 that car is nothing like the one that will be released to the public... Come on! It's missing very important components! But it makes the right noise 😂😂😂BRAVO
Stop calling a 1400kg lightweight! Original cobra was 1050kg. Superformance MKIII Roadster weights 1100-1200kg. Ask Mazda how they managed to make MX-5 weight 1050kg at 1/10 of the price. And people manage to engine swap it for Coyote V8's!
if you deliver a pre-production unit to the press please make sure you don't use Carbone foil on the dashboard or Carbon-fiber so poorly fitted it look like foil !!! and yes Finish the rest on the basic mechanics before press resales, it shows you don't care
This really feels like one of those failed retro cars from the mid-2000s. Id much rather just have a proper recreation of the 60s car for far less money than.... whatever this is.
It’s really difficult to engineer a dedicated handbrake in today’s world, as you will need an independent calliper, cable lever and then homologate the whole thing (bonkers money!), whereas e-handbrakes just run off the ABS valve block and are already homologated!
Not paying that kind of money for a car way out of proportions and powered by a Mustang motor. I will pass. Superformace Corba with proper 427 for half the money all day long.
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Since when is 1400kg for a two-seater sports car ever lightweight? No, the 1100kg Alpine A110 is lightweight.
The a110 has 1.7 litre engine, this has 5 litre
@@alexanderstefanov6474 so? The engine bigger engine doesn't weigh that much more. I believe they could shed quite some weight from the final car. They could also offer carbon fiber hoods, doors etc for extra money.
@@Erevos85yes at least get it down to 1300kg
The Alpine is smaller, not a convertible and has a 4 cylinder as already mentioned. Not a good comparison in my opinion. A 911 convertible is around 250kg heavier for instance.
This is also dramatically stiffer than that A110 with its extruded space frame, and has a supercharged V8 with massively more power.
The sound alone 😊😊
Those who can afford it should buy it😊😊
I wish they’d finish building the thing before setting up a review.
They probably need to start taking deposits for orders?!?
You just saved 10 minutes of my precious cigar time.
I think it's called marketing unfortunately. Cheers
I would pay £1/4 million never to have to see those wheels again.
Lol 😂😂😂😂😂 Stop it!
I agree, first thing I noticed, needs the deep dish wheels, not sure what there called
The price doesn't make sense. Either I buy any supercar I want, or I build my own kit car for the same or less. This car will never sell.
There will be collectors buying these, although they won't be selling that many of them.
A quarter of a million bucks? Seriously!
Closer to a third of a million. If you want an affordable light sports car, get a Caterham or something. If you are a multi-millionaire, this is perfectly affordable.
Err £312k for a kit car that weighs 1400kg. Oh pleeeeeeeeze. Back to the drawing board guys. Bring back a restomod AC 3000 ' thanks
Amazing we are now saying 1400kg is a light car!
Can’t wait to see this in full NA form, well done AC.. 👍🥂💯 this is all about character but with modern front mid engine and handling.
The analogue dials is a good point and something I've thought about, I've I'm ordering a bespoke vehicle, I would want beautifully designed analogue dials.
Lights and wheels look horrific. I'd much rather spend the same or less on a Superformance Cobra continuation .
Exactly.
Where are the side pipes???
At the back mate
As a child of the 70's, I'd sooner they resurrect the 3000 ME.
Awesome to see the name like AC back, proper analog driving 😊❤
judging by the a-pillar @4:32 this cobra will have access to a hardtop. perfect.
The width of the car might be 2m width that give you lots of room to the centre but I also noticed when siting in the car the door intrudes in to the driving arm position. There was talk of sculpturing this out to make it wide but still has the same issue. Lets wait until they have a fully finished car in 2025 for delivery. It looked far better in the blue at Lemans in 2023.
3:36 why is there a 6-piston rear brake on the N/A one and not on the supercharged one as well?
Reminds me a little of the BMW Z8. Not a bad thing really. I think they got the look just right. 👌
Was thinking the same thing. Also roughly the same price nowadays
for similar money you can get a naturally aspirated 6.4-litre 600hp V8 Ginetta Akula. that weighs 1190kg because it has a carbon monocoque. this is just a morbidly obese cobra.
Are these available in the US? I’m looking at a Factory five but I’d love to see this
tunedbyai AI fixes this. All-new AC Cobra launched.
Excellent video. Fire Rory.
After seeing many Cobra's in * Supercar London * videos , for the chap with the $$ who want's a brand new modern version , this is a very good effort by AC...It's ok ! I'd have it over any Ferrari / Lambo / Porsche convertible , simply , its good looking , fast as f and unique in a world of mainstream Sports / GT.
Very nice but I'd prefer larger, more classic sized headlights. At least it's got some personality, though, unlike so many modern cars.
Let me guess people will still be more interested by the "original replica" if I can call it that way, then this "modern" incarnation. I definitely will!
Those big wheels look shite.
They look ok but too big, the 19 inch ones would be perfect. The steering wheel is far too thick though and it is strange the steering is light when no servo assisted brakes. If they can give the brakes a small amount of assistance and make the steering slightly heavier then the driving controls sound spot on as the gear shift seems excellent from Matt;s description.
Shame it is not 15cm / 6 inches narrower though. Looks are fantastic though, made an old car look modern.
Wtf do want a wheel to look like you mong
I am sure they would sell you a S/C one with the smaller wheels, if you wanted.
A Superformance Cobra with max. 17“ wheels is unbeatable in that regard.
Agreed the fatty rubber looks way better
Makes you feel good driving it. Nuff said.
Is this to the original what the Z9 is to the 507?
I’d prefer a Hawk 289! Light, narrow and looks like the Cobra we love!
Looks amazing. Makes me think that BMW took too many liberties with the Z8.
It looks like it is to the Shelby Cobra 427, what the 2004 Ford GT is to the 1964 Ford GT40. Excellent…
Left hand drive only? From a company who's based in the UK or can you order a right hand drive? Either way I'll stick with my old Type R,
N/A, bags of fun, revs like a motorbike and probably cost less than one of the cobra wheels.
Both left and right hand drive available
I like it overall but those headlights look totally misplaced. They look like stolen from the Honda e and they are just slightly too small for the Cobra.
1450kg???? Where did they put the piano and why? Where is the point of building a heavy new version of a car its whole purpose was to be very light in the first place? 900kg would be nice.
And where is the sound a Cobra is known for?
This is a car that's called Cobra but which is just an "ordinary" chassis with an Cobra look-a-like bodykit on top and a strong engine.
When i saw the preview picture i was happy to enjoy a return of the classic car but now i feel fooled.
I agree, though I assume the original is going to still be made alongside this so really it’s just expanding its market base for those who may not want to be shoehorned into a vehicle (not that it was too bad, but also safety increases might persuade people too).
I know right?! My GR Corolla is 1440kg!!! and its NOT carbon fiber, AWD and 4 doors and hatch!
Agreed, not sure how it could be that heavy. Of course it’s going to be heavier than the original due to safety regs but 700 pounds?
@@ludda42 I mean it’s closer to the size of a new Mustang than it is to the original AC Cobra. I kinda expected with the liberal use of CF that it would be maybe under 3000lbs or 1350kg but being the first iteration it’s likely overbuilt and a bit heavier everywhere just to validate the concept is sound.
100% this car needed a naturally aspirated v8 and be no more than 900kg. That’s the essence of of the cobra.
Fabulous!
Eh… £312K!
10 speed automated? 9+1? With paddle shifts?
Looks stunning and with a superb engine and good interior. Its extravagantly priced but if I could buy a car for that kind of money I would consider it , well actually I would want the coupe version of this, which seems to be even further off. Definitely something special. And the weight discussion is overrated, 1400KG is fine with a massive engine like this, it will fly.
I can't drag my eyes away from that panel misalignment on the rear wing 😣 Otherwise I think the modern-retro-styling works well and I can see the appeal for folks with more cash than they know what to do with.
Autocar isn’t, without Steve Sutcliffe.
I just need to win the EuroMillions!
Do you ever wake up and think "yes i do have the best job in the world", i would
I'll be just happy with a Viper. This seems like a money play. The steering wheel alone and the weight tells me a true car guy might not be running things.
This guy has been promising this car for decades and has yet to deliver a single ONE.
Who is "this guy"??
All that effort and the steering wheel offset so your elbow is crunched against the door? 😢
300k 😂 you can get an amazing Cobra for 100k from any one of half a dozen companies.
No side pipes wtf why would they do that 😮
The original AC Cobras don't have side pipes
Because once they buy it the owners can no longer afford trousers, and we all no never wear shorts with sidepipes..
It may well develop into a nice car, however, why would you spend over 1/4million for everyone to ask ‘which kit is it’
? As others have said, there are several excellent replicas available for a fraction of that cost.
£250,000 for this ? I’d sooner pay just under £200k for a AM Vantage !
Hot Dogs for tea boys 🤣
I think the steering should be old school style
Nice car except for the price. It needs to be half its current cost.
I will take two, one for the wife. I’m a huge cobra fan, any chance of a test drive for my channel?
Not quite sure what is the point of a GT car with no roof ? It's not like you could drive it very far....
Cus its not really a gt at all its a roadster. N I think they will probably have a hardtop add on option.
@@Sideways_Singh they do.
Cue ZZ Top music!
They won't sell many of them at that price think I'd rather have an aston and alot of change
You'd be surprised at how many are already sold.
I'd rather have this than that new Ferrari!
Nah. Not for me. Could be more "modern". Mainly with the rear lights
removable roof like the old miatas would be nice
I'd sooner have an XCS 427 Cobra for a fraction of the cost.
Wheels are way too big for the design. Looks silly,
Looks like a miata with cobra body kit and a v8
And how on earth does it weight 1400kg (albeit dry claimed so could be heavier than labeled) and call it light? It is heavier than a toyota corolla though, wich has 2 more doors, rear seats and a roof
If you want subtle, you wouldn't be interested in a Cobra anyway. The 800bhp Coupe looks even less subtle. Must have a rummage down the back of the sofa to see if I've mislaid £300k...
Minute 5 that car is nothing like the one that will be released to the public... Come on! It's missing very important components! But it makes the right noise 😂😂😂BRAVO
HAVE to change those tires, low profile looks ABSURD on that car
Built it soon. The car is already absolete
Prefer the original and the kit replicas. Steering wheel looks terrible and they should give the option of side pipes.
1450kG and 2m wide is a bit of an issue tbh but looks otherwise properly done.
Beautiful car, but the wheels are too big for my liking.
Stop calling a 1400kg lightweight! Original cobra was 1050kg. Superformance MKIII Roadster weights 1100-1200kg.
Ask Mazda how they managed to make MX-5 weight 1050kg at 1/10 of the price. And people manage to engine swap it for Coyote V8's!
Mazda still has got soft top, aircon, adaptive LED headlights, traction control/ABS, airbags, modern silly driver nannies etc.
is this the super big power Caterham 7 LOL
if you deliver a pre-production unit to the press please make sure you don't use Carbone foil on the dashboard or Carbon-fiber so poorly fitted it look like foil !!! and yes Finish the rest on the basic mechanics before press resales, it shows you don't care
👌🏽😎🏁
So heavy and the proper version comes with an inline 4 … Shelby would spin in his grave.
An American taking a British car, putting a V8 in it then saying its all American....
Sounds like the Gt40 story....
AHAMD ALANAZI
This really feels like one of those failed retro cars from the mid-2000s. Id much rather just have a proper recreation of the 60s car for far less money than.... whatever this is.
It's not going to sell. It's not a Cobra. Any real Cobra person wont be interested in it.
A joke... weight and price 😢 I had a Backdraft 427sc ( build on BMW M3) with Roush 427 / T56 driveline... 1050 kg and I paid $ 55.000 in 2012
Looks like a bad copy of a cobra with too much ground clearance a miss for me.
Makes a Morgan look very very cheap.
that kind of car without normal hand break is nonsense and sacrilege!
It’s really difficult to engineer a dedicated handbrake in today’s world, as you will need an independent calliper, cable lever and then homologate the whole thing (bonkers money!), whereas e-handbrakes just run off the ABS valve block and are already homologated!
@@09juliancarr handbrake in dark horse mustang??
Not paying that kind of money for a car way out of proportions and powered by a Mustang motor. I will pass. Superformace Corba with proper 427 for half the money all day long.
Way too expensive , people won’t pay that for them , delusional if that’s gonna sell
way too vast and way too expensive
Why do english car makers love making reborn versions of their cars and ripping of their customers !
Well they ruined that car. Why is it so damn big!? And those wheels look ridiculous
Over 300 grand?! Fat, ugly wheels. Wtaf! Stopped watching the instant I saw the price.
Got Flop written all over it sadly..
Those wheels are soooo bad. 😢
Ac closed in 1985, this is just a bought name
NO not good 😢
junk
kit car
Omg....😮😮😮.....its sleepy simpson again....with another soporific "review" that will make even vlad the impaler a sleeperton......irony indeed... 🥱🥱🥱🥱😴😴😴😴😴