Brand Overview
AC Cars Ltd. is an independent British premium sports car manufacturer founded in 1901 by Weller Brothers and John Portwine in Long Ditton, Surrey, England. Holding the record as one of the oldest independent car automotive marques in Great Britain, the company achieved mythical status in the 1960s through its historic technical partnership with American racing driver Carroll Shelby.
Operating historically across several state-of-the-art facilities in Thames Ditton and Surrey, the company underwent an advanced engineering renaissance in the 21st century. Headquartered in Donington, Leicestershire, AC Cars is hand-assembling ultra-exclusive, modernised Cobra GT Roadsters utilizing full carbon-fibre monocoques and high-torque supercharged V8 engines for global connoisseurs.
Development History
Auto Carriers Ltd was established in 1901. Passenger cars were produced in the 1920s-1950s. The AC Cobra was launched in 1962. Production decreased after the 1970s. Currently still produces in small batches.
Main Products
Primarily produces sports cars. Classic products include the AC Cobra (in cooperation with Shelby), AC Ace, AC 3000ME, etc.
Technical Features
AC vehicles are known for classic designs and V8 engines. The Cobra uses a Ford V8 engine, with powerful performance.
Market Status
In the British sports car market, AC is a historic brand. The Cobra is one of the representative classic sports cars.
Current Brand Status
Currently, AC still produces sports cars in small batches, continuing classic models such as the Cobra.
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