JAKARTA - In April, AC Cars, one of the oldest independent automakers established in the UK, will release its new model, AC Cobra GT Roadster.

The legendary car manufacturer, which has been standing since 1901, has not left the impression of a retro Cobra before in a roadster style. They maintain the round lights in front of, the long hood and the feder which are typically wide Cobra. Or, stay true to the spirit of the original AC Cobra from the 1960s.

But the different components are very strong and light frames of use of advanced aluminum frames specially developed for AC Cobra GT Roadster.

For engines, the car is again supported by V8 gasoline engines, but this time it is able to produce power reaching 654 cellphones and 780 Nm torque with a manual transmission option of 6 accelerations or 10 automatic accelerations.

The combination of engine and light weight of the car which is only 1,500 kg, is claimed by the AC Cars that causes the car to reach speeds from 0-100 km/hour in 3.4 seconds.

The car has a wheelbase size of 2,570 mm. Meanwhile, for the length of the bumper to the bumper 4,330 mm, the width of 1,960 mm. Slightly different from its slightly smaller predecessor.

The GT Cobra will be introduced in April. Then, AC will take it to a car exhibition in Europe in spring and summer. AC states that the car is available worldwide. In the UK, AC Cobra GT 2023 sells for 285,000 pounds, or around Rp. 5.2 billion.