1986 AC Ace

The AC Ace is an all wheel drive road car, with its engine located in the front, and a 2 door coupé body. The 2.8 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 6 cylinder that produces 150 bhp (152 PS/112 kW) of power at 5800 rpm, and maximum torque of 214 N·m (158 lb·ft/21.8 kgm) at 3000 rpm. A 5 speed manual gearbox transfers the power to the wheels. It weighs a claimed 907 kg at the kerb. Maximum speed claimed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3962 mm
Weight
907 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.8 litre
Cylinders
6, V
Power
152 PS / 150 bhp / 112 kW @ 5800 rpm
Torque
214 Nm / 158 ft.lb / 21.8 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h / 140 mph

1986 AC Ace specifications

1986 AC Ace data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2477 mm	97.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	3962 mm	156 inches
Width	1816 mm	71.5 inches
Height	1168 mm	46 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.6
Kerb weight	907 kg	2000 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	66 litres	14.5 [17.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	V 6
Capacity	2.8 litre 2792 cc (170.378 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	93 × 68.5 mm 3.66 × 2.7 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.36
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	152 PS (150 bhp) (112 kW) at 5800 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	214 Nm (158 ft·lb) (21.8 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	40.1 kW/litre 54.5 ps/litre 53.7 bhp/litre 0.88 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	76.65 Nm/litre 0.93 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9.2:1
Fuel system	Bo fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	963.2 kPa (139.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	465.33 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	6.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	225 km/h (140 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 167.68 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 PS/kg 123.32 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 kW/kg 165.38 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 8.11 kg/kW 13.54 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	all wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.MS.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	16522
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	32.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1986 AC Ace added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.