AC Ace 2.6
Overview
| Produced: |
1961-1963, 37 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
The Bristol engined Ace was joined by a simpler, Ford engined Ace in
Sadly only 37 Ace 2.6's were built before production finally ended in
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2553cc | S6 OHV | Ford Zephyr engine | 82.55mm x 79.5mm | 9 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU 1.5inch | 3 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Manual with Overdrive | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 mph | 8.1 s | 21 mpg | 170 bhp 5500 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | AC Ace 2.6 | H&H Sales Limited | 26 Feb 2011 | Not sold | |
| 68 | AC Ace 2.6 | H&H Sales Limited | 22 Jul 2009 | - | £209000.00 |
| 045 | AC ACE 2.6 (1962) | ADT | 11 Apr 1994 | £36000.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Battle of the banned |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2005 | |||
| Battle of the banned - Spurned by the office for endless bickering, C&C's sports car owners were dispatched to settle the argument once and for all. AC Ace 2.6, Austin-healey 300, Jaguar E-Type 4.2, Lotus Elan S2,. MGB. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car November 2003 pg 160 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2003 | |||
| Our Classics - Journalists offer views and updates on their cars | ||||
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