1961 AC Ace-Zephyr specifications

1961 AC Ace-Zephyr 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 3855 mm 151.8 inches
Width 1485 mm 58.5 inches
Height 1245 mm 49 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 813 kg 1792 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 Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.6 litre
2553 cc
(155.794 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.55 × 79.5 mm
3.25 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
101 PS (100 bhp) (75 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
180 Nm (133 ft·lb) (18.4 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
29.2 kW/litre
39.7 ps/litre
39.2 bhp/litre
0.64 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
70.51 Nm/litre
0.85 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.8:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 886 kPa (128.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 425.5 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
124.71 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
91.72 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
123 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.9 kg/kW
18.21 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 10.40 m
Front suspension I.TL.
Rear suspension I.TL.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID52019
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1961 AC Ace-Zephyr added before December 1995.
Last modified 2015-07-19.
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