2012 Iconic AC Roadsters
Iconic Motors made many waves as they customized their 800-horsepower roadster debuted in 2008. Since then, the custom car has been refined, re-engineered and rebadged, now officially named the 60-era AC Cobras, that it strongly resembles.
The 2012 Iconic AC roadster spec-changers are easy, but impressive: it offers output of 825 hp from the 6.8-liter V8 aluminum engine increases. The trim Roadster focus on a few pounds and now weighs 2400 pounds. But it was also a second 0-60 time and is now its less than 3 seconds.
His disclosure on 12 October Meeting in test site of Ford, not too far from Livonia, Michigan, where the custom cars from Bob Nowatkowski Techno Sport, the production of the latest Ford GT and Shelby GR-1 is built helped. The 2012 AC Roadster begins production early next year with a maximum production of 100 cars.
While the car looks more or less the same as two years ago has done, there have been many changes under the hood was. Most importantly, is Iconic with Virtual Device Interface Electrical, Electronic and supply management system (VEEDIMS) to replace the majority of traditional wiring and hydraulics to find in cars with a single Ethernet cable with all hardware and software information. It is the first implementation of this technology in the automobile and is comparable with the used “by wire” system in cars, but it’s just a wire and a system for the entire vehicle instead of multiple integrated systems.
The move streamlines engineering development, production and time to market, but it also raises the question: Does all replaced with a single cable wire to introduce single point of failure? But at least if something goes wrong, helps to be on the road.
Priced at $ 350,000 to start, buyers can choose custom materials, surfaces and equipment. But you buy quality Ewert quickly to stress. All parts are designed, assembled by hand and come with a lifetime warranty. It may seem like a lot of money for something that looks like a kit car, kit cars but do not go much over 200 mph.
Technical Specifications
Weight
Curb Weight 2400 lbs Est.
Engine
Induction/type1 Naturally Aspirated Fuel Injected/V8
Displacement 6997 cc (427 Cu In)
Nominal output @ rpm 800 @ 7600
Maximum engine rpm 8000
Maximum torque @ rpm 660 Lb-ft @ 5800 rpm
Transmission
6 speed manual …..
Rear Differential Final Drive Ratio 3.73:1
Performance
Top Speed 200+MPH
0-60 Acceleration Sub 3 sec
Fuel Consumption
City/Highway2 10/20 mpg
Tires and Wheels
Tire dimensions – standard3 275/35 ZR18 (front) – 325/30 ZR 19 (rear)
Tire type – standard Run-flat high performance
Wheel dimensions – standard 18×10(F) – 19×12(R)
Wheel Material and Type- standard Light alloy 6 pin spinner
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