AC GT SuperSport coming in 2027 with 1,025 horsepower

AC GT SuperSport coming in 2027 with 1,025 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog.

New Ace Replica Launches AC Cars' American Division

The Shelby Cobra and its progenitor, the AC Ace, have spawned countless replicas, some manufactured by the modern incarnation of AC Cars itself. That company is about to deliver one of the most extreme examples yet.

Coinciding with the launch of AC Cars America, the company's dedicated United States division, the AC GT SuperSport will offer up to 1,025 horsepower from a "specifically tuned V8 powertrain," AC Cars said in a press release. All that power won't come cheap, as AC plans to charge $550,000 for each of the 25 examples it will build. Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2027.

Recognizable Shape With Aero Upgrades

The GT SuperSport retains the overall shape of the AC Ace, which Carroll Shelby famously imbued with a Ford V8 to create the Cobra. It appears to be an evolution of the AC Cobra GT, a modernized version that's actually a bit larger than the original Ace. To that base, the GT SuperSport adds a larger grille opening, widened track and what AC promises are a "raft of aerodynamic enhancements," including a prominent rear spoiler.

This new model will likely need all the aero help it can get to keep from sliding off whatever road or track the owner chooses to unleash its 1,025 hp on. That's a big increase from the Cobra GT, which is available with naturally-aspirated and supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engines making 460 hp and 663 hp, respectively. AC claims the more powerful version will do zero to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 172 mph.

Keeping The Conversation Going

Cobra replicas have been around long enough that the concept risks getting stale, especially as younger buyers who don't have firsthand experience of the original Cobras make up a larger share of the market. That's why it's important for AC to continue devising new variations on the theme.

In addition to the V8-powered Cobra GT and the new GT SuperSport, AC offers a modern interpretation of the Ace with more traditional styling and less-intense powertrains. Current options include Ford's 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-four, rated at 320 hp, and an electric powertrain rated at 301 hp with a claimed 200 miles of range.

These cars will now be sold in the U.S. through AC Cars America, a new division headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, that will serve as a central hub for sales and customer relations. AC Cars itself remains headquartered in the United Kingdom, and also has facilities in Germany.

AC GT SuperSport coming in 2027 with 1,025 horsepower first appeared on Autoblog on Jul 8, 2025

This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.