AC Ace-Bristol
Overview
| Produced: |
1953-1964, 463 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports, 2 doors
|
The AC Ace had already established itself as a high capable, modern sportscar when it first appeared in 1953, however it lacked real high performance.
In 1956 a revised Ace arrived, now featuring a Bristol 2 litre engine (1971cc) which developed a healthy 120bhp. The new car had much better performance than before and had an optional overdrive gearbox. From 1957 front disc brakes also appeared and the overdrive gearbox became standard equipment
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971cc | S6 OHV | Bristol S6 (BMW derived) | 66mm x 96mm | 9 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Solex | 3 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | 4 | Laycock overdrive on top 3 gears |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | F/R | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | Worm | |
| Suspension | Front | Independent/Transverse leaf spring |
| Rear | Independent/Transverse leaf spring | |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125mph | 9.2s | 22mpg | 125bhp @5750 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum | Disc an option at front |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | Track | Length | Width | Weight (CWT) |
Turning Circle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | |||||
| 7' 6" | 12' 9" | 4' 11" | ||||
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports | 2 | 2 |
Maintainability
| Mechanics | Bodywork |
|---|---|
| * * * * - | * * * * - |
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Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £18500 | £37500 | £57500 | 26-Oct-06 |
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