1947 AC 2-Litre specifications

1947 AC 2-Litre data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2972 mm 117 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear) 1422 mm 56 inches
Length 4674 mm 184 inches
Width 1702 mm 67 inches
Height 1550 mm 61 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.57
Kerb weight 1320 kg 2910 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 52.3 litres 11.5 [13.8] 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 77 PS (76 bhp) (57 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque 136 Nm (100 ft·lb) (13.9 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output 28.5 kW/litre
38.7 ps/litre
38.2 bhp/litre
0.63 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 68.31 Nm/litre
0.83 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.75:1
Fuel system 3 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 858.4 kPa (124.5 psi)
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) 14.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 22.2 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 135 km/h (84 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
58.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
42.93 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
57.58 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
23.29 kg/kW
38.91 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 11.90 m
Front suspension LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID51700
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1947 AC 2-Litre added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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