1937 AC 16/60 specifications

1937 AC 16/60 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2934 mm 115.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1308 mm 51.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1308 mm 51.5 inches
Length 4445 mm 175 inches
Width 1524 mm 60 inches
Height
Ground clearance 191 mm 7.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.51
Kerb weight 1245 kg 2745 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 54.6 litres 12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer AC
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2 litre
1991 cc
(121.498 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 65 × 100 mm
2.56 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.65
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW)
at 4250 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 26.2 kW/litre
35.6 ps/litre
35.2 bhp/litre
0.58 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.5:1
Fuel system 3 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 331.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
57.01 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
41.93 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
56.22 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
23.85 kg/kW
39.84 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.75
general
Carfolio.com ID51744
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1937 AC 16/60 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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