2000 yellow AC Cobra MKIV CRS 5000cc petrol F1-style carbon fibre bodywork en-route to Capesthorne Hall classic May car show, Cheshire, UK
The AC Cobra MKIV CRS was notable for several reasons. Firstly, rather than an aluminium body it was clothed in F1-style carbon fibre (CRS stands for Carbon Road Series). Secondly, at a launch cost of £38,950, it was the most affordable Cobra ever. The composite bodies were manufactured by Pro-Tech Motorsport Ltd - an off-shoot of the F3000 racing team owned and run by former disc jockey 'Kid Jensen'. The Ford 302 (5-Litre) engine drove through a five-speed manual gearbox. Suspension was by wishbones and coil springs all-round and braking by AP Racing ventilated discs at each corner. The total production run is thought to have been just 37 cars. The bonnet and boot lid are single-skin GRP and the roll over hoops are padded. The powerplant is equipped with GT40 P cylinder heads, Ford MotorSport stainless steel headers and Motor Sport 10mm high performance plug leads. The gearbox is a Tremec five-speed unit that drives through a limited slip differential and heavy duty half shafts. The specification also includes an aluminium radiator and large capacity fuel tanks.
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Location: Congelton, UK
Photo credit: © ZarkePix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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