AC Cars unveils first fixed-roof Cobra GT Coupe

A British automotive icon is returning with a new silhouette. AC Cars, which describes itself as the United Kingdom's oldest active vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled the production-ready AC Cobra GT Coupe, marking the first fixed-roof production model in the Cobra's long history. The reveal coincides with the company's 125th anniversary and forms a central part of its ambitious plan to dramatically increase annual production.

The new coupe is a modern interpretation of the classic sports car, drawing inspiration from the company's own 1964 A98 Le Mans race car. While sharing approximately 75 percent of its components with the recently introduced GT Roadster, the coupe features a bespoke carbon fiber body from the front fenders rearward. The design retains the classic Cobra face but incorporates a flowing roofline and pronounced rear haunches, resulting in a larger vehicle than the original 1960s model to improve cabin space for occupants over six feet tall.

Powering the GT Coupe is a Ford-sourced 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine, offered in two configurations. The standard naturally aspirated version produces 450 horsepower, while an optional supercharged variant delivers 720...