# The AC Cobra is back **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [March 5, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ac-cobra-is-back/199383 "2025-03-05T13:23:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ac-cobra-is-back/199383/1 "2025-03-05T13:23:25Z")
… and it will be built in Sweden’s old Saab factory. How’s that for improbable? > **[Remember The AC Cobra? It’s Back In The US](https://www.topspeed.com/ac-cobra-its-back-in-the-us/)** > > Modamiami Concours d'Elegance will showcase GT Cobra Roadster and Ace Classic electric on AC Car’s North American return. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ac-cobra-is-back/199383/2 "2025-03-05T15:46:31Z")
My only thought is that they keep the front grill on the electric version . ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ac-cobra-is-back/199383/3 "2025-03-05T15:49:58Z")
Happy to see it’s powered by the Ford 5.0L V8. Clean sheet chassis gets around the ancient original design, another plus. ---
**Author:** ![Rod-Knox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ac-cobra-is-back/199383/4 "2025-03-05T16:55:13Z")
wasn’t the original powered by the 260 engine? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ac-cobra-is-back/199383/5 "2025-03-05T16:57:49Z")
The AC Cobra might be the most copied designs ever… Rather than buying a roller and having your choice of engine installed, it comes complete. Not sure but I thought Dongfeng bought Saab’s assets and considered building an EV. But hey, they have the plant in Sweden, why not rent it out? ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ac-cobra-is-back/199383/6 "2025-03-05T17:29:48Z")
They be proud of that little critter… gezzz… ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ac-cobra-is-back/199383/7 "2025-03-05T18:12:57Z")
> [@Rod-Knox](#): > > wasn’t the original powered by the 260 engine? Right you are! According to Wiki: “The first 75 Cobra Mk1 models (including the prototype) were fitted with the 4.3 L (260 cu in) Windsor Ford V8 .[[10]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Cobra#cite_note-r&t201205-10) The remaining 51 Mk1 models were fitted with the larger 4.7-litre (289 cu in) version of the engine. After the 289 became available, Shelby offered an upgrade to the earlier cars. Most accepted the upgrade so cars with the 260 CID engine are rare today.” And by 5.0L, I’m referring to the current DOHC, not the 302.