AC Cars Ace Petrol Roadster
127 kW173 PS170 hp1953–1963
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- Power
- 127 kW 173 PS · 170 hp
- Top speed
- 209 km/h
- Length
- 3,861 mm
Built 1953–1963, the AC Cars Ace 2.6 Ruddspeed (Ford Zephyr six) roadster develops 127 kW (173 PS) from a six-cylinder petrol engine. The Ace 2.6 Ruddspeed (Ford Zephyr six) has rear-wheel drive.
In a Ace line-up of 3 versions, the Ace 2.6 Ruddspeed (Ford Zephyr six) tops the power chart, 69% above the entry 2.0 AC six (75 kW). On top of that, it is the fastest flat out (209 km/h).
Where the Ace 2.6 Ruddspeed (Ford Zephyr six) stands out
- Most powerful version of the Ace: 127 kW (173 PS)
- Highest top speed in the range: 209 km/h
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 127 kW 173 PS · 170 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 209 km/h 130 mph |
|---|
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 3,861 mm 152.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,511 mm 59.5 in |
| Height | 1,245 mm 49.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,286 mm 90.0 in |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1953–1963 |
| Generation | Ace (1953–1963) |
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