Whiplash Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Something a bit left field, thought I would share the massive task we are undertaking in setting up and building a Factory GT3 program for AC Automotive on their 2014 MK VI Cobra. Not everyday you get to peek behind the curtains of a factory program As part of their new owners plans motorsport and gt racing in particualr has come up as a way of bringing some attention back to the fact that there are still genuine AC cars being built not everything is a kit car. As an aero designer / developer this car has been a bigger challenge than getting the Bentley Brick to be conpetitive, due to the strict rules around what can and can't be modified or changed, however 1 small advantage we have is that this car is tiny compared to the others so what isn't ideal for aero isn't impacting as much. Chassis: Tube frame production car chassis, is unchanged other than the addition of the FIA rollcage and mounting opoints for the transaxel gearbox. Most GT3 cars need to go on a large shredding diet to bet down to fighting weight, Given our Cobra is Sub 1 tonne fully fitted out with aircon / radio and leather we have the opportunity to devleop the car with ther weight where it is needed to keep low and central Engine: Given a "production" rle set we are running GM V8's as per the street car. Our V8 will be a sister engine to the Corvette C7R that has mad a lot of success over the last few years and performed well in the endurance races Gearbox: I'm happy to get an Aussie product in with the Albins ST6 found from teh back of a V8 supercar into the read of the cobra. Mated with a OBR control system for paddle shift Happy to try and answer any questions and update as the build / development goes on 2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Will follow this for sure! Interesting that they are using the Holley Hi-Ram intake. Where are these being built? UK Still? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/#findComment-7492001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Racing workshop based in Southern Holland about 1/2 way between Spa and Nurburgring Engines delivered with those intakes but we have custom intakes being done. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/#findComment-7492018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Ah cool When do you expect them to join the GT3 circus? 2016? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/#findComment-7492019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Plans are to run in some VLN for testing miles this year, and aim for the endro's starting Dec / Jan Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/#findComment-7492026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Awesome! Where do I buy some Cobra Gt3 Fan gear? Cause I have a new team to cheer! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/#findComment-7492102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick_o Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 VERY COOL Subscribed! Good luck keen to see how this turns out! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/#findComment-7492106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Awesome! Where do I buy some Cobra Gt3 Fan gear? Cause I have a new team to cheer! Thanks, team gear will come ;-) Just to give an idea of the size difference from the AC to the Bentley / Mclaren 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/#findComment-7492657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssxRicho Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 So boss, likes. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/#findComment-7493343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Very cool...i had no idea AC still existed Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/#findComment-7493480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Very cool...i had no idea AC still existed Job Done Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/#findComment-7493555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I am guessing the GTSR would make a 997 GT2RS look boring! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/#findComment-7493592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 I am guessing the GTSR would make a 997 GT2RS look boring! Specs aren't 1/2 bad either: 995Kg, 780HP and 1050NM Here is our base 430hp one taking on a ZR1 Unfortunately I cancelled my trip last week heading over to Europe to the AC factory on friday , as had an change in my business here in Australia. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/#findComment-7494158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Need more updates!@! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/#findComment-7528287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon32 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Need more updates!@! This Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/#findComment-7544204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattori Hanzo 69 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 yall got that right Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/#findComment-7544217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiplash Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Need more updates!@! Sorry Mate, been flat out this year Due to a huge amount of Interest in a GTE spec from Europe / Asia and America the first car being built ( Started ) is being done to 2016 GTE Regulations and prep for LeMans underway Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/454477-ac-cobra-gt3/#findComment-7568235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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