AC Ace 2.6

Overview

Produced:	1961-1963, 37 produced.
Types:	Sports, 2 doors

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The Bristol engined Ace was joined by a simpler, Ford engined Ace in 1961, the Ace 2.6. This new model originally started as a conversion by AC tuning specialist, Ken Rudd. The Ace 2.6 used a tuned version of the six cylinder Ford Zephyr engine and could be made to perform extremely well.

Sadly only 37 Ace 2.6's were built before production finally ended in 1963.

Engines

Capacity	Config	Model	Bore/Stroke	CR
2553cc	S6 OHV	Ford Zephyr engine	82.55mm x 79.5mm	9

Fuel System

Type	Number	Comment
SU 1.5inch	3

Transmission

Type	Gears	Comment
Manual with Overdrive	4	Laycock overdrive on top 3 gears

Drivetrain and Suspension

Drivetrain		F/R
Steering		Worm
Suspension	Front	Independent/Transverse leaf spring
Suspension	Rear	Independent/Transverse leaf spring

Performance

Top Speed	0-60	SQM	MPG	Engine Pwr	Comment
130mph	8.1s		21mpg	170bhp @5500

Brakes

Front	Rear	Comment
Drum	Drum

Dimensions

Wheelbase	Track		Length	Width	Weight (CWT)	Turning Circle
Wheelbase	Front	Rear	Length	Width	Weight (CWT)	Turning Circle
			12' 9"

Body

Type	Seats	Doors	Comment
Sports	2	2

Maintainability

Mechanics	Bodywork
* * * * -	* * * * -

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Valuation

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£20000	£35000	£50000	26-Oct-06

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