These are standard specifications for the 1960 AC Ace, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # AEX 1194
Engine # CLBN2476WT
View info And history
Chassis # AEX 1181
View info And history
Chassis # BEX 1166
Chassis # BEX1072
Engine # 992D2
View info And history
Chassis # BEX 1054
Engine # 100D2 944
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # BEX 1146
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on tubular steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1953 - 1963 |
| Body Designer : | John Tojiero |
| Price : | $4,800-$6,600 |
| Weight : | 1685 lbs | 764.303 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 25.00 |
| Introduced At : | 1953 London Motor Show |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 9.5 seconds. |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1971 cc | 120.3 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 105 BHP (77.28 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.6 in | 66 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 3 Solex 32PBI-6 downdraft carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1970 cc | 120.2 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 125 HP (92 KW) @ 5750 RPM |
| Torque : | 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.6 in | 66 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 3 Solex 32PBI-6 downdraft carburetor | |
4 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 11.42:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 7.13:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 5.05:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 3.91:1 |
Production Figures
| Ace Production (1953-1963) : | 466 |
| : | About 466 units. (349 Aceca GT) |
| 1960 AC Ace | |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
Chassis # AEX 1194
Engine # CLBN2476WT
View info And history
Chassis # AEX 1181
View info And history
Chassis # BEX 1166
| Body Designer : | John Tojiero |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 153.5 in | 3899 mm. |
| Width : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Height : | 52.0 in | 1321 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.0 in | 2286 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
Fastback Coupe
| Price : | $5,700 |
| Weight : | 1840 lbs | 834.61 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 25.00 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 153.5 in | 3899 mm. |
| Width : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Height : | 52.0 in | 1321 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.0 in | 2286 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
Roadster
Chassis # BEX1072
Engine # 992D2
View info And history
Chassis # BEX 1054
Engine # 100D2 944
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # BEX 1146
View info And history
Auction entries : 1
| Price : | $5,700 |
| Weight : | 1685 lbs | 764.303 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 25.00 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 153.5 in | 3899 mm. |
| Width : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Height : | 52.0 in | 1321 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.0 in | 2286 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
Fastback Coupe
| Price : | $6,600 |
| Weight : | 1840 lbs | 834.61 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 25.00 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 153.5 in | 3899 mm. |
| Width : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Height : | 52.0 in | 1321 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 90.0 in | 2286 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent; trasnverse leaf springs with dual wishbones Rear : Independent; transverse leaf springs iwth dual wishbones | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.50x16 |
| Wheels : | Dunlop center-lock wire |
1960 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,600 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.31 |
| Total Car Production : | 7,905,119 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1960 AC Ace?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1960 AC Ace? A: The 1960 AC Ace has a wheelbase size of 90.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1960 AC Ace? A: The 1960 AC Ace has a length of 153.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1960 AC Ace? A: The 1960 AC Ace has a width of 59.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1960 AC Ace cost when new?A: The 1960 AC Ace cost approximately $4,800 to $6,600 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1960 AC Ace? A: The 1960 AC Ace was offered as a Fastback Coupe, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1960 AC Ace have? A: The 1960 AC Ace had 5.50x16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1960 AC Ace have? A: The 1960 AC Ace had Dunlop center-lock wire wheels.Q: How many Ace were produced? A: AC produced 466 examples of the Ace from 1953 to 1963.Q: What engines did the 1960 AC Ace have? A: The 1960 AC Ace had the following engine options: Inline 6 (1971 cc | 120.3 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 105 BHP (77.28 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 4500 RPM Inline 6 (1970 cc | 120.2 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 125 HP (92 KW) @ 5750 RPM and 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 4500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1960 AC Ace have? A: The 1960 AC Ace had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.