1956 AC Ace-Bristol specifications

1956 AC Ace-Bristol data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2286 mm 90 inches
Track/tread (front) 1270 mm 50 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 3848 mm 151.5 inches
Width 1511 mm 59.5 inches
Height 1245 mm 49 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 762 kg 1680 lb
Weight distribution 49% front
fuel tank capacity 59.1 litres 13 [15.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Bristol
Engine code 100D
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2 litre
1971 cc
(120.278 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 66 × 96 mm
2.6 × 3.78 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
106 PS (105 bhp) (78 kW)
at 4750 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
142 Nm (105 ft·lb) (14.5 kgm)
at 3750 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
39.7 kW/litre
54 ps/litre
53.3 bhp/litre
0.87 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
72.04 Nm/litre
0.87 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 3 So carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 905.3 kPa (131.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 328.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 7 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 25.8 s
Standing quarter-mile 16.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 188 km/h (117 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
139.71 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
102.75 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
137.8 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.73 kg/kW
16.26 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 2.000
Turning circle
Front suspension I.TL.
Rear suspension I.TL.
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
Final drive ratio 3.91
general
Carfolio.com ID17325
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1956 AC Ace-Bristol added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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