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AC Cobra with 4-cylinder engine

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The AC Cobra is one of the most iconic and celebrated sports cars in automotive history. From its humble beginnings as a collaboration between a British car manufacturer and an American racer, it evolved into one of the most revered sports cars of all time. It was offered in several versions with a V8 engine, and from 2026 the company announces a version with a four-cylinder engine.

The AC Cobra’s story begins in the mid-1950s when AC Cars, a British luxury vehicle manufacturer, was struggling financially. The company had produced the AC Ace roadster since 1953, but it was not successful enough to compete with the demand for more powerful cars. To remain relevant, AC Cars needed innovation. Enter Carroll Shelby, a successful Texan racer who had already won the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1959. Shelby saw potential in the AC Ace and proposed fitting it with an American V8 engine. This idea led to the creation of the AC Cobra in 1962. Shelby chose the Ford 260-cubic-inch (4.3-liter) V8 engine, which was unconventional for British sports cars, as they typically used smaller engines. The combination of the lightweight AC Ace and the powerful V8 engine resulted in an incredible performance machine. The Cobra’s success was immediate, captivating both road enthusiasts and racers. In 1963, the Cobra was upgraded to the 289 model, featuring a larger 289-cubic-inch (4.7-liter) V8 engine, offering even more power and handling. The AC Cobra’s blend of lightweight design, powerful engine, and aggressive style turned it into an automotive legend.

In 2023, a new version was launched, the AC Cobra GT, with an aluminum frame, carbon body, weight less than 1,450 kg and a supercharged V8 engine. The new option is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and AC Cars did not say who will be the engine supplier. Also, final engine specifications have not been released yet, but it is expected to deliver up to 395 horsepower. Along with the new engine comes a new 6-speed manual transmission, as well as a dual-clutch gearbox. Some information suggests that the offer could also include the same engine but with less horsepower.

Source: AC Cars

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Lamborghini Miura with wide body kit

Japanese company Liberty Walk is known for its extreme car transformations, and one of their latest projects is the Lamborghini Miura with a wide body kit.

The LB-Silhouette WORKS GT Lamborghini Miura in the photo is a graphic representation of the car that will debut at the 2025 Tokyo Motor Show. Like other projects of the Japanese tuner, equipped with extreme body kits, this Lamborghini Miura has also gone through the same process. It is equipped with wider fenders, a black and white livery with Liberty Walk logos, a large rear wing, side skirts, a wide front and rear splitter, all made of carbon fiber.

When it comes to the powertrain, there is no information that there have been any changes. There is still a 4.0-L V12 engine with 345 hp (257 kW) and 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) of torque, paired with a 5-speed-manual transmission.

Liberty Walk did not release the price of this body kit, but they announced that at the Tokoji Auto Show, in addition to the LB-Silhouette WORKS GT Lamborghini Miura, they will reveal another car, about which there is no information yet.

Source: Liberty Walk

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Lamborghini Miura with wide body kit
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1992 Porsche 911 Race Car Sold For $72,000

At a time when battery cars are becoming the first choice of customers, combustion engine cars are still in demand, especially when it comes to Porsche 911 models. Even the modified ones that have become racing cars fetch quite high prices. One such, a 1992 Porsche 911 Race Car, sold recently for USD $72,000.

This 911 Race Car is powered by an air-cooled 3.8-L flat-6 engine mated to a rebuilt 993 G50 six-speed manual transmission with Porsche Motorsport synchros, GT3 Cup flywheel and clutch, as well as a Guard 997 GT3 Cup limited-slip differential , which sends power to the rear axle. The car is mounted on Jongbloed 16″ alloy wheels with bronze centers wrapped in Pirelli rain tires.

The car left the factory as a 964 America Roadster, and was later modified several times. The first modification was for competition in SCCA, Porsche Motorsport North America Air-Cooled Cup, and Porsche Club of America events, while a few years later it was rebuilt for competition in the PRC Championship, NASA events, and Rennsport Reunion IV. It is equipped with a GT Racing 993 GT2 Evo fiberglass body with white vinyl and Champion GT1–inspired graphics, a Jabroc 3″ front splitter undertray, an electrical cut-off switch, dual aerodynamic side mirrors, a metal roof panel, polycarbonate windows, and a 996 Cup carbon-fiber rear wing.

The interior was stripped and a large Recaro carbon-Kevlar seat, a Schroth multi-point harness, a Fire Sense fire suppression system, a Rothsport billet short shifter, a data logger, a Motorola radio, a full roll cage, and a Tilton floor were added. – mounted pedal box with a radial master cylinder and adjustable brake bias. In front of the driver is an OMP steering wheel, MoTeC digital color display and a shift light system.

In 2020, the car was rebuilt which included the addition of an ITB fuel injection system, replacement bearings, balanced crankshaft, CP-Carillo connecting rods, Mahle 3.8 102mm RSR pistons and cylinders, ARP hardware, CNC-ported 993 cylinder heads, JWE Motorsports camshafts, refinished rockers, replacement valve springs and titanium retainers, GT3 oil pump, 964 intake plenum, headers and Quiet Power mufflers, MoTeC engine management, and WEVO engine mounts.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage. The car comes with service records and a Washington title.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1992 Porsche 911 Race Car Sold For $72,000