Filed under: Convertibles, Coupes
First image of AC coupe resurrected from SMART roadster
As more information about the resurgence of AC comes to light, our excitement grows two-fold. This update, however, left us a little cold, as we expected a slightly more radical styling departure from the old SMART Roadster.
Nonetheless, Project Kimber will be producing some variant of the above two-seater, available in both hardtop and convertible form. Overall, the design is a dead ringer for the model forming its basis, but a few small tweaks in the headlights, grill and rear haunches make it distinct. With Gordon Murray and the rest of the team plotting and planning, we're going to keep on praying at the altar of the Gearhead God that somehow this new AC will find its way stateside. Check the 'related links' below for our previous coverage.
[Source: Auto Express]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
GoldenEye 11:23AM (10/09/2006)
Now that looks good. A euro design really comes together!
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anthem 11:41AM (10/09/2006)
Looks like the unwanted offspring of a TVR Cerbera and a Renault Clio.
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PJ 12:13PM (10/09/2006)
Please, tell me they've canned the sequential manual for a true 6-speed?
Regarding the Gearhead God, that's "altar," not "alter." Couldn't resist.
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Olivier 1:41PM (10/09/2006)
Pleeeeaaaaaaassee give it the Toyota 1.8 VVTi 190bhp engine (like the Elise 111R), give it some AC, a decent stereo, a hardtop and make it available in Black and I'll put the check in the mail right away.
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Damon Lavrinc 2:44PM (10/09/2006)
PJ - YES! They will be dropping the sequential 6-speed for a manual. Forgot to add that in the post. As for spelling, 3 AM writings always suffer from a few grammatical fatalities. Thanks.
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Ebm14 10:40PM (10/09/2006)
I hope they use better materials for this car and not the cheap stuff as seen on other smarts. Americans want something with glamor, nostalgia, safe and fun!
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Bill Maher is an Idiot 12:18AM (10/10/2006)
Ugh.
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Fran 6:38AM (10/10/2006)
Oh Yes, I have a smart Roadster at the moment and I would trade in for this. Don't worry about what engine is in it, size isn't everything, anyone that has driven a smart knows this! Nice to see another British sports car!!!!
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