1961 AC Ace 2.6 Specs

Specifications

Dimensions

Track/tread (rear):1270

Width:1511mm

Ground clearance:178

Kerb weight:792 kg

Wheelbase:2286mm

Track/tread (front):1270

Length:3874mm

Height:1245mm

fuel tank capacity:54.6 litres

Body Details

Body type:2 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine details

engine type:naturally aspirated petrol

Cylinders:Straight 6

Bore × Stroke:82.55 × 79.5 mm, 3.25 × 3.13 in

Specific output(Net):66.6 bhp/litre1.09 bhp/cu in

Specific torque(Net):81.86 Nm/litre, 0.99 ft·lb/cu3

Engine coolant:Water

Aspiration:Normal

Engine position:front

Top gear ratio:1

Engine manufacturer:Ford

Capacity:2.6 litre2553 cc(155.794 cu in)

Bore/stroke ratio:1.04

compression ratio:9.5:1

Catalytic converter:N

Engine layout:longitudinal

Gearbox:4

Final drive ratio:3.64

Performance

Power-to-weight ratio:217.63 PS/tonne (1000 kg), 160.06 kW/tonne (1000 kg), 214.65 bhp/tonne (1000 kg), 0.1 bhp/lb

Drive wheels:rear wheel drive

maximum power output(Net):172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW)at 5500 rpm

maximum torque(Net):209 Nm (154 ft·lb) (21.3 kgm)at 3000 rpm

Weight-to-power ratio:6.25 kg/kW, 10.44 lb/bhp

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system:3 SU carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning circle:11.00 m

Rear suspension:I.TL.

length:wheelbase ratio:1.69

turns lock-to-lock:2.000

Front suspension:I.TL.

Brakes

Braked area:2490 cm2

bmep (brake mean effective pressure):1028.7 kPa (149.2 psi)

Brakes F/R:Di/Dr

Other

Valve gear:overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total

RAC rating:25.4

Unitary capacity:425.5 cc

Number of doors:2

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