AC Frua / 427 / 428 (1965 - 1973)
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| Engine | Ford 428 cu in (7.0 L) FE engine |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 4-speed manual 3 speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 95 in (2,413 mm) |
| Length | 176 in (4,470 mm) |
| Width | 68 in (1,727 mm) |
| Height | 49 in (1,245 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,150 lb (1,430 kg) |
| AC Frua Technical Data | |
|---|---|
| Chassis | "AC Cobra 427 Mark III" four inch (100 mm) tube frame extended by 6 inches (150 mm). Front engine, rear drive. |
| Engine | Iron "big block" Ford FE 428, some models fitted with higher performance cross bolted main Ford 427 engine (side oiler). Hydraulic lifter, Autolite or Holley four barrel carburetor. (Specifications can vary substantially with each car). |
| Bore & stroke | 104.9 X 101.2 mm, 10, 5:1 compression. |
| Capacity | 428: 7,016 cc (428.1 cu in), 427: 6,997 cc (427.0 cu in). |
| Power | 428: 345 hp (257 kW) @ 4,600 rpm, 427: 385 hp (287 kW) @ 5600 rpm |
| Torque | 428: 642 N⋅m (474 ft⋅lbf) @ 2,800 rpm, 427: 624 N⋅m (460 ft⋅lbf) @ 3200 rpm |
| Transmission | Fully synchronized 4-speed Ford Toploader transmission (close-ratio) or 3 speed automatic Ford C6 transmission. |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion. |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable independent suspension with double triangular wishbones, coil spring hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers. |
| Rear suspension | Adjustable independent suspension with double triangular wishbones, coil spring hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers. |
| Differential | Salisbury, limited slip. Ratio: Automatic 2.88, Manual 3.08. |
| Brakes | Four discs power assisted "Girling" 3 pistons, dual remote servo assistance. |
| Body | Coach-built steel body over extruded rectangular and square tubing. |
| Measurements | 4,470 mm (176.0 in) X 1,727 mm (68.0 in) X 1,245 mm (49.0 in); Wheelbase 2,413 mm (95.0 in). |
| Unloaded weight | 1,430 kg (3,153 lb) |
| Maximum speed | Manual Transmission: More than 245 km/h (152.2 mph), 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph): 5.4 s (Autosport Magazine); Automatic Transmission: 220 km/h (136.7 mph), 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) 5.7 s. |
| Fuel consumption | 17.2 L/100 km (16.4 mpg‑imp; 13.7 mpg‑US) |