Mustang Coupe

Make
Ford
Segment
Coupe

The iconic Shelby Cobra was famously powered by a Ford-sourced V8. This new AC Cobra, however, could be considered sacrilegious. For the first time in the model's history, the AC Cobra is going all-electric. Unveiled as part of the new 2020 AC Cobra range, the AC Cobra Series 1 electric will be limited to just 58 units to celebrate 58 years since the first Cobra rolled off the production line in 1962.

Replacing the V8 is a front-mounted electric motor producing 308 horsepower and a 54 kWh battery providing a range of around 150 miles.

With this setup, the electric AC Cobra will accelerate from 0-62 mph in 6.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 120 mph. Despite the significant extra weight the electric setup adds, electric AC Cobra tips the scales at under 2,755 pounds thanks to its composite body.

This might not have been what we had in mind when we suggested the return of the Shelby Cobra, but it'll suffice.

While the styling is faithful to the original AC Cobra from the 1960s, the steering and brakes have been modernized to meet current standards. Like the original, the electric AC Cobra will feature a ladder frame modified to accommodate the electric drive components. Deliveries will start in Q4 2020, with pricing starting at £138,000 ($162,167).

Joining the electric sports car will be the AC Cobra 140 Charter Edition. It looks similar to the 1962 original AC Cobra and the Series1 electric model but uses the same 2.3-liter turbo four-cylinder EcoBoost engine as the Ford Mustang producing 350 hp.

This setup enables the AC Cobra 140 Charter Edition to hit 0-62 mph in six seconds and top out at 120 mph. It also shares the same handling and performance upgrades as the AC Cobra Series 1 Electric. Like the Series 1 Electric, production will be limited to 58 examples and deliveries will start at Q4 2020. As you would expect, the combustion-powered limited-edition AC Cobra is cheaper than the electric version, retailing for £85,000 ($106,102).