AC Ace 2.6
Overview
| Produced: |
1961-1963, 37 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports, 2 doors, 2 seats
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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 | Capacity | 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 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | |||||
| 12' 9" | ||||||
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports | 2 | 2 |
Maintainability
| Mechanics | Bodywork |
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Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £20000 | £35000 | £50000 | 26-Oct-06 |
Please note the valuation prices provided indicate likely value in the United Kingdom. Values in other countries may vary
