1961 AC Ace-Zephyr Specs

Specifications

Dimensions

Kerb weight:813 kg

Wheelbase:2286mm

Track/tread (rear):1270

Width:1485mm

Ground clearance:178

fuel tank capacity:54.6 litres

Track/tread (front):1270

Length:3855mm

Height:1245mm

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):39.2 bhp/litre0.64 bhp/cu in

Specific torque(Net):70.51 Nm/litre, 0.85 ft·lb/cu3

Engine coolant:Water

Aspiration:Normal

Engine position:front

Gearbox:4

Final drive ratio:3.64

Engine manufacturer:Ford

Capacity:2.6 litre2553 cc(155.794 cu in)

Bore/stroke ratio:1.04

compression ratio:7.8:1

Catalytic converter:N

Engine layout:longitudinal

Top gear ratio:1

Performance

Power-to-weight ratio:124.71 PS/tonne (1000 kg), 91.72 kW/tonne (1000 kg), 123 bhp/tonne (1000 kg), 0.05 bhp/lb

Drive wheels:rear wheel drive

maximum power output(Net):101 PS (100 bhp) (75 kW)at 5500 rpm

maximum torque(Net):180 Nm (133 ft·lb) (18.4 kgm)at 2000 rpm

Weight-to-power ratio:10.9 kg/kW, 18.21 lb/bhp

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system:1 Ze carb

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning circle:10.40 m

Rear suspension:I.TL.

length:wheelbase ratio:1.69

turns lock-to-lock:2.000

Front suspension:I.TL.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure):886 kPa (128.5 psi)

Brakes F/R:Di/Dr

Other

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

Unitary capacity:425.5 cc

RAC rating:25.4

Number of doors:2