AC Ace - Wikipedia
The AC Ace is a sports car produced by AC Cars of Thames Ditton, England, from 1953 until 1963. About 220 AC Aces and 466 Ace-Bristol cars were produced during its 10 year run. [3]
AC Ace / AC Ace Bristol - AC CARS
2024 marks the 70th anniversary of the AC Ace’s debut in competition, and the car fought for honours at that most famous of races, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in 1957 and 1958. Success came in 1959 when an AC Ace Bristol finished first in the 2 …
AC Cars - Wikipedia
The 'AC Ace-Aigle' was an aerodynamically improved one-off AC Ace Bristol-based vehicle with the BEX289 chassis number designed specifically for the Le Mans 24-hour race in 1960. The inspiration came from the Swiss AC importer Hubert
The return of one of the world’s most beautiful cars: The AC Ace …
2024年10月23日 · AC Cars is reintroducing one of the all-time great sports cars to the road with the announcement of the new AC Ace and AC Ace Bristol from the newly formed AC Cars Heritage division. Originally famed for its lightweight engineering and competition pace, as well as it sublime looks, the AC Ace was hugely respected around the world as a ...
History - AC CARS
Despite strong competition, from far more experience race teams, AC Cars triumphed and the AC Cobra of British duo Ninian Sanderson and Peter Bolton finished first in class and seventh overall. For this first race the AC Cobra proved a tough customer, covering 2592 miles at an average speed of 108mph and touching 160mph on the Mulsanne Straight.
1956-’62 AC Ace-Bristol | The Online Automotive Marketplace - Hemmings
2019年5月14日 · This advanced, hemi-head engine had German roots, having originated as a prewar BMW design. In stock triple-Solex-carbureted form, it made between 105 and 128 hp, but was capable of up to 150 hp in race tune. The AC Ace-Bristol was an instant hit, competitive in both standard and endurance racing.
1954 A.C. Ace AE 01 - Shelby American Collection
Designed by AC co-founder John Weller, this overhead-camshaft engine had originated in 1919. Nevertheless, in tuned form the Ace enjoyed great success in production sports car racing. Only 223 cars were delivered with the 2.0-litre AC engine compared with 463 Bristol-engined cars and a further 37 Ford-powered examples.
The AC Ace Bristol: The (Original) Inspiration For The Shelby Cobra
2022年5月20日 · The AC Ace Bristol, and its its siblings in the AC Ace family, are perhaps the most misidentified classic cars in the world. This is because a version of this car would be fitted with a V8 by Carroll Shelby and become the Shelby Cobra – one of the most popular bedroom wall poster cars in history.
1956→1962 AC Ace-Bristol - supercars.net
In 1956 and after 220 cars had been made, a more definitive Bristol engine offered 120 bhp. AC was inspired by race driver Ken Rudd who fitted one in his. This particular engine was based off a prewar BMW 328 design that was taken as part of war reparations. It produced not only more power but was more capable of a higher state of tune.
Before the Cobra, the A.C. Ace - the world's most copied sports car ...
2016年5月24日 · With the postwar years booming with racing and a growing number of sports car activities, the Ace was just what the little car company south of London needed. The first Ace rolled out of the A.C. factory back in 1953, and remained in production until 1963.
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