AC Ace-Bristol
Overview
| Produced: |
1956-1963, 463 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
The AC Ace had already established itself as a high capable, modern sportscar when it first appeared in
In
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971cc | S6 OHV | Bristol S6 (BMW derived) | 66mm x 96mm | 9 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solex | 3 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | 4 | Laycock overdrive on top 3 gears |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worm | Independent/Transverse leaf spring | Independent/Transverse leaf spring |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 mph | 9.2 s | 22 mpg | 125 bhp 5750 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum | Disc an option at front |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Ultimate Showdown #19 Lancia Aurelia vs AC Ace |
168 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2011 | |||
| Ultimate Showdown #19 Lancia Aurelia vs AC Ace - Riviera or race? Italian ingenuity or British brawn? Sailing cap or flat 'at? A lucky Russ Smith decides. | ||||
| Article |
The romance and the reality |
54 |
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| Publication | Octane August 2010 | |||
| The romance and the reality - A warm summer evening, a two-seater soft-top and the open road: the great British sports car plays a pivotal role in many an idyllic motoring dream. But are these machines as much fun to own and run in real life? We look at seven of the most popular models to find out. 1930/38 Frazer Nash Chain Gang, 1957 AC Ace Bristol, 1968 MG C, 1969 Lotus Elan S4 SE, 1969 Triumph TR6, 1992 TVR 450SE, 1998 Lotus Elise SI. | ||||
| Article |
Nationwide league |
124 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2003 | |||
| Nationwide league - These top-flight contenders were closely tied on cost when new - now you can buy two Alfas for less than a Porsche, or four for AC money. Does the Ace deserve its status, asks Alastair Clements? 1960 Alfa Romeo Giuletta Spider, 1959 Porsche 356A Cabriolet, 1958 AC Ace-Bristol. | ||||
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