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Autokraft MkIV (1982)
The Cobra might have been out to pasture since the late 1960s, but British firm Autokraft saw its potential in the 1980s. For 1982, Brian Angliss’ company took on the licence to build the AC Cobra. Largely similar to the 427 in shape and design, the Autokraft machine had a slightly reshaped body to afford more comfort. It also had independent suspension, a five-speed manual gearbox, limited slip differential and improved brakes.
Power for the MkIV came from Ford as per the originals, but this was a 302ci (4.9-liter) engine producing a relatively mild 253 hp. It was still good for 0-60mph in 5.2 seconds and 135mph. Angliss’ faith was repaid with steady sales of those who wanted a genuine Cobra but had missed the boat with an original and around 480 MkIVs of all types were produced up to 1996.
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