Description
-One of Two AC Cobra 212 Semi Competition
-A mere 4700 miles from new
-2 Owners from new
The story for the AC Cobra 212SC starts with the origin story of its Ford V8 sibling that was produced alongside it.
Launched by AC Cars at the 1999 London Motor Show, a new chapter in the Cobra history was written with the Mk. IV Cobra Carbon Road Series (CRS). The CRS is based upon the chassis and power train of its aluminium bodied version, the Superblower, that shares the lineage of the 4inch ladder chassis of the 427 MK3 of the sixties but with a very modern twist of boasting an all carbon-fibre body that was the result of collaboration between AC and Kid Jensen Racing, the successful F3000 team. This collaboration boasted the largest one piece construction in the motor industry at the time.
John Owen, Ex lotus engineer, developed this platform into what we see today the AC Cobra 212 SC. He was crucial in the inception of the type 918 3. 5 litre twin turbo Lotus powertrain; and the application into the Cobra, it was mated to the Tremec 6-speed transmission with a BTR Hydratrack limited-slip differential. Other standard features included power steering as standard and AP Racing dual-circuit servo-assisted disc brakes all around.
This concoction is much like the original 427 S/ C that shares its namesake, a low-weight, high-powered, skittish sports car. At 350 brake horsepower from the lotus-derived V8 with twin T25 Garrett turbochargers, it's hardly a surprise you will fight for traction. AC claimed figures of 0-60 in 4 seconds, 100 in 9 seconds. Lastly, AC heavily promoted the record of the fastest 0-100-0 for a production car.
Unfortunately, these were some of the last vehicles to leave the AC factory before its closure in 2001.
CRSL9529 was manufactured in 2000 and first registered to Mr Saint of London. It is specified in one of the most desirable colours, black bodywork, which has a distinctive carbon weave and is consistent throughout. Paired with the black Alcantara dashboard and leather seats, it still hones back to the original materials on these cobras.
The boot compartment includes all-weather gear, a spare wheel, a toolkit and a tonneau cover.
With 4700 miles on the odometer, the condition is lovely throughout, with the underside being outstanding, echoing a new car 24 years on.
It has been with the most recent custodian for five years and it has been serviced within the last 150 miles. It is ready for demonstration and use by the following custodian.
£89995. 00
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