| AC Ace 2.6 (1961-1963) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
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130
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0-60 mph
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8
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BHP
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170 @5500rpm
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Torque lbft
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154 @3000rpm
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BHP per ton
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214
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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2553/156
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Engine type
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Staright 6 Carburettors x 3
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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9.5:1
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Valve Type/No
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Overhead 12
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual (with O/D)
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No of speeds
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4
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Drum
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
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152.5
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Width (in)
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59.5
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Height (in)
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49
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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1746
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| Additional Info: From 1953 a 2 litre straight 6 engine that produced between 90-100bhp was used. From 1956-1963 the 2 litre Bristol engine putting out 120-125bhp was introduced (0-60 in around 9 secs). In 1961 the 2.6 litre engine from the Ford Zephyr was used and modified by Ken Rudd ‘Ruddspeed’. A hard top version was built called the Aceca. |
| AC Ace (1994-2001) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
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155
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0-60 mph
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5.5
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0-100 mph
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16
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BHP
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320 @5700rpm
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Torque lbft
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385 @3500rpm
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BHP per ton
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211
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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4949/302
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Engine type
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V8 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
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Supercharged
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Compression Ratio
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9.0:1
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Valve Type/No
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Overhead 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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5
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
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174
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Width (in)
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73.6
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Height (in)
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51.2
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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3330
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| Additional Info: The Ace returned to the drawing board back in the 1980’s and I believe a few smaller engined prototypes were built (2.0 Turbo and 2.8 V6). A few V8 prototypes were built before a very limited number were finally built around 1994-1997 with 5.0 V8’s putting out around 240-260bhp, 0-60 in 5.9 secs or a 4.6 litre supercharged engine with 320bhp, 0-60 in 5.7 secs. (some of these may have carried on production with the new owners (below) after 1997). 1997/98 saw a revamped Ace now owned by the AC Car Group. 5.0 supercharged versions put out between 320bhp and 350bhp. A 3.5 litre 32v twin turbo V8 version was also built in 1998/99, with 354bhp. Production stopped again in 2000/2001. As with the original Ace a hardtop version was also built called the Aceca. |
