AC Frua
Performance

AC Frua

Section Title: Performance
Table Section Text: None

AC Frua Technical Data

Chassis	"AC Cobra 427 Mark III" four inch (100 mm) tube frame extended by 6 inches (150 mm). Front engine, rear drive.

Engine	Iron "big block" Ford FE 428, some models fitted with higher performance cross bolted main Ford 427 engine (side oiler). Hydraulic lifter, Autolite or Holley four barrel carburetor.

Bore & stroke	104.9 X 101.2 mm, 10, 5:1 compression.

Capacity	428: 7,016 cc (428.1 cu in), 427: 6,997 cc (427.0 cu in).

Power	428: 345 hp (257 kW) @ 4,600 rpm, 427: 385 hp (287 kW) @ 5600 rpm

Torque	428: 642 N⋅m (474 ft⋅lbf) @ 2,800 rpm, 427: 624 N⋅m (460 ft⋅lbf) @ 3200 rpm

Transmission	Fully synchronized 4-speed Ford Toploader transmission (close-ratio) or 3 speed automatic Ford C6 transmission.

Steering	Rack & Pinion.

Front suspension	Fully adjustable independent suspension with double triangular wishbones, coil spring hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers.

Rear suspension	Adjustable independent suspension with double triangular wishbones, coil spring hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers.

Differential	Salisbury, limited slip. Ratio: Automatic 2.88, Manual 3.08.

Brakes	Four discs power assisted "Girling" 3 pistons, dual remote servo assistance.

Body	Coach-built steel body over extruded rectangular and square tubing.

Measurements	4,470 mm (176.0 in) X 1,727 mm (68.0 in) X 1,245 mm (49.0 in); Wheelbase 2,413 mm (95.0 in).

Unloaded weight	1,430 kg (3,153 lb)

Maximum speed	Manual Transmission: More than 245 km/h (152.2 mph), 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph): 5.4 s (Autosport Magazine); Automatic Transmission: 220 km/h (136.7 mph), 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) 5.7 s.

Fuel consumption	17.2 L/100 km (16.4 mpg‑imp; 13.7 mpg‑US)

Production life	1965 to 1973

Number of cars built	49 coupes (31 of which had right-hand drive), 29 convertibles and 3 special bodied cars.

Sentence(s)

The Frua is built on an AC Cobra 427 Mark III chassis extended by 6 inches (150 mm).

final_sentence: The Frua is built on an AC Cobra 427 Mark III chassis extended by 6 inches (150 mm).