AC Ace
| AC Ace | |
|---|---|
1953–1963 AC Ace | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | AC Cars |
| Production | 1953–1963 |
| Designer | John Tojeiro |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door roadster |
| Related | AC Aceca AC Greyhound AC Cobra |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L I6 (AC) 2.0 L I6 (Bristol) 2.6 L I6 (Ford) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual (With overdrive available) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 90 in (2,286 mm) |
| Length | 152 in (3,861 mm) |
| Width | 59.5 in (1,511 mm) |
| Height | 49 in (1,245 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1,920 lb (871 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | AC Cobra |
The AC Ace is a sports car produced by AC Cars of Thames Ditton, England, from 1953 until 1963. There were three main versions: the original AC Ace, the Ace Bristol, and the Ace 2.6, differentiated by the type of engine installed. About 220 AC Aces and 466 Ace-Bristol cars were produced during its 10 year run. The AC Ace was the base car from which the original AC Cobra was developed.