AC Cars, the oldest active vehicle manufacturer in Britain, has commenced dynamic demonstrations and experience drives with the all-new AC Cobra GT Roadster. This remarkable sports car is now being showcased to clients and VIP guests, providing a firsthand experience of its breathtaking capabilities.
The AC Cobra GT Roadster, heralded as the true successor to the iconic 1960s AC Cobra, is produced at the company’s UK headquarters and research and development center at the historic Donington Park. These exclusive experience events offer a rare opportunity to witness the car’s performance, aesthetics, and engineering marvels up close.
Equipped with a powerful 663 bhp supercharged engine and encased in a sleek carbon-fiber body, the AC Cobra GT Roadster brings the legendary AC Cobra profile back to life on public roads around Donington Park. These demonstrations not only showcase the car’s capabilities but also highlight the brand’s ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence.
Clients attending these events have the opportunity to interact with members of the engineering and production teams, gaining insights into the car’s design and development. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, affirming that the AC Cobra GT Roadster remains on track to deliver its promise of distinctive styling and unparalleled performance.
This new GT Roadster features a unique aluminum spaceframe chassis, a full carbon-fiber body, and a resonant 5.0-liter V8 engine, solidifying its status as the true heir to the legendary 1960s AC Cobra. It combines enduring aesthetics with modern design and construction techniques, bridging over five decades of automotive evolution.
Larger than its predecessor, the new GT Roadster boasts contemporary ergonomics, accommodating drivers over six feet tall. It also includes modern drivetrain and control technologies that reinforce its grand tourer credentials. Available in both left and right-hand drive, and with options for an automatic or manual gearbox, it promises a thrilling driving experience in a limited-production vehicle.
AC Cars recently announced the opening of a new brand center at Donington Park, complementing its existing 100,000 square foot facility on the UK’s south coast. This expansion will centralize all production crafts and disciplines under one roof, enhancing the company’s assembly capabilities.
Prospective clients can book an experience appointment directly with the AC Cars customer service team, while new customers can register their interest at ac.cars.
