2026 AC Cars Cobra GT Coupe
By Lorenzo Bianchi May 30, 2026
AC Cars has unveiled the production-spec AC Cobra GT Coupe.
Available with naturally aspirated or supercharged 5.0-litre V8 power.
Carbon-fibre body and aluminium chassis help keep weight below 1,600 kg.
A fixed-roof Cobra finally reaches production
AC Cars has pulled the wraps off the production version of the 2026 AC Cobra GT Coupe, marking one of the most significant launches in the company's modern history.
Revealed as part of AC Cars' 125th anniversary celebrations, the new coupe expands the GT lineup beyond the recently introduced GT Roadster. While the Cobra name has worn many forms over the decades, this is the first production coupe developed from the company's current-generation platform.
At first glance, the connection to earlier Cobras is obvious. The long hood, muscular rear haunches, and compact cabin remain intact. Yet the fixed roof transforms the character of the car, giving it a more purposeful appearance than its open-top sibling.
Inspired by a forgotten racing chapter
The design takes clear inspiration from the AC A98 Le Mans racer of the 1960s. That influence is most visible from the rear three-quarter angle, where the sloping roofline flows into a distinctive Kamm-tail treatment.
AC Cars has also incorporated a double-bubble roof, a detail commonly associated with endurance racing machinery. Beyond aesthetics, the design helps reduce aerodynamic drag while preserving cabin headroom.
The GT Coupe is larger than the original Cobra, measuring 4,225 mm long and 1,980 mm wide. Those dimensions place it firmly in modern grand tourer territory rather than lightweight roadster territory.
Carbon fibre construction meets V8 power
Underneath the bodywork sits AC's extruded aluminium chassis, shared with the GT Roadster. The structure is paired with a full carbon-fibre body, helping the coupe maintain a kerb weight of approximately 1,600 kg despite its substantial proportions.
Buyers will be able to choose between naturally aspirated and supercharged versions of the company's 5.0-litre V8. The flagship model develops up to 730 PS and 820 Nm, while the naturally aspirated variant produces 456 PS and 555 Nm.
AC says the supercharged version can sprint from 0-60 mph in less than 3.5 seconds. Buyers can also select either a traditional six-speed manual transmission or a 10-speed automatic gearbox with steering-wheel-mounted paddles.
A grand tourer rather than a track special
Despite the aggressive styling, AC insists the GT Coupe was designed primarily as a grand tourer.
The cabin has been engineered to accommodate drivers over six feet tall, while a mix of analogue instrumentation and digital displays reflects the company's attempt to balance heritage with modern usability. Climate control, electric windows, and a touchscreen infotainment system are all included as standard.
Hand-finished leather upholstery and extensive personalization options will allow customers to tailor each car to their own preferences. That bespoke approach remains central to the AC Cars ownership experience.
Positioned as an exclusive alternative
The AC Cobra GT Coupe occupies a niche space in today's performance car market. It combines classic British sports car proportions with modern engineering and supercar-level performance, yet production will remain extremely limited.
Pricing starts at £234,300 before taxes for the naturally aspirated version, rising to £256,300 before taxes for the supercharged model. First customer deliveries are scheduled for 2028 after initial GT Roadster production is completed.