AC presents its fabulous Cobra MkVI 2009

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The American GT classic racing icon makers, AC Cars unveiled recently their 6th gen Cobra on the Top Marques Monaco car show. The MkVI model is a sports open-top auto based on the Le Mans winning design AC Cobra made in the 1960 by Carroll Shelby featuring lots of the original vehicle's physical characteristics incorporating modern technology. 'AC is one of the most admired and respected marques in the world' said Juergen Mohr, the CEO of Gullwing GmbH. 'Their sports cars ignited a passion that still burns inside enthusiasts today. For over a century, the company has built cars with superb engineering, old world craftsmanship and classic designs. We feel extremely honoured that we can now be part of the future of the brand'.

Alan Lubinsky stated: 'There are two major new features on the AC MkVI. We are especially excited about the new aluminium-hybrid body construction on the AC MkVI. This provides the AC MkVI with a traditional aluminium finish on the bodyshell, together with a strong composite structure. In addition to this, the AC MkVI will have as standard equipment a light weight gullwing hardtop, with coupled to the standard air conditioning, will provide drivers with total all weather motoring'.

The MKVI AC Cobra will be offered there in 2 variants: GTS and GT. The GT unit will get a V8 6.2 Liter that will make a 437 HP top output, while the GTS one will be delivering a 647 HP ground pounding. Weighing just 1,025 Kg, the GTS lightweight sports auto is capable of reaching 60 MPH up from standstill in 3.3 seconds approximately. 'Every year approximately 1,500 copies of the cars AC built in the 1960s are sold in America' affirms Alan Lubinsky. 'Why would anyone buy a replica when they can own an authentic AC roadster that is lighter and better and has been engineered and built to such demanding standards?'. 'The AC MkVI is wickedly addictive' states Gullwing’s Juergen Mohr.

The all-new Cobra was made incorporating a brand new body construction of aluminum presenting a gull wing hardtop light weight. 'One drive in this scorchingly fast sports car creates an adrenalin rush that will last a lifetime. The AC MkVI offers heritage, performance and timeless styling that stirs the soul'.