These are standard specifications for the 1958 AC Ace, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor shift
Chassis # BEX 450
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Chassis # BEX468
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Chassis # BEX 448
Chassis # AEX 478
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Chassis # BEX 436
Engine # 805 D2 or 100D2 805
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Chassis # BEX 389
Engine # 738 D
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Chassis # BEX1019
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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 : | $5,650 |
| Weight : | 1690 lbs | 766.571 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 9.4 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 104 mph | 167.336 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1971 cc | 120.3 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 120 Ft-Lbs (163 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.6 in | 66 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.00:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1991 cc | 121.5 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque : | 110 Ft-Lbs (149 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.6 in | 65 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 100 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Construction : | Light Alloy block and head |
| 3 SU carburetors | |
4 Manual Floor shift
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) |
| 1958 AC Ace | |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
Chassis # BEX 450
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Chassis # BEX468
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Chassis # BEX 448
Chassis # AEX 478
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Chassis # BEX 436
Engine # 805 D2 or 100D2 805
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Chassis # BEX 389
Engine # 738 D
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Chassis # BEX1019
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| Body Designer : | John Tojiero |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 151.5 in | 3848 mm. |
| Width : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Height : | 49.0 in | 1245 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; transverse leaf springs with dual wishbones Rear : Independent; transverse leaf springs with dual wishbones. | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Cam-Gear |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.50x16 Michelin X |
| Wheels : | Dunlop center-lock wire |
1958 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,750 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1958 AC Ace?
Q: How fast is the 1958 AC Ace? A: The 1958 AC Ace has a top speed of 104 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 AC Ace? A: The 1958 AC Ace has a wheelbase size of 90.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1958 AC Ace? A: The 1958 AC Ace has a length of 151.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1958 AC Ace? A: The 1958 AC Ace has a width of 59.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1958 AC Ace cost when new?A: The 1958 AC Ace had a base price of approximately $5,650 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1958 AC Ace? A: The 1958 AC Ace was a Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1958 AC Ace have? A: The 1958 AC Ace had 5.50x16 Michelin X tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1958 AC Ace have? A: The 1958 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 1958 AC Ace have? A: The 1958 AC Ace had the following engine options: Straight 6 (1971 cc | 120.3 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 120 Ft-Lbs (163 NM) @ 4500 RPM Inline 6 (1991 cc | 121.5 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 110 Ft-Lbs (149 NM) @ 2500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1958 AC Ace have? A: The 1958 AC Ace had a 4 speed Manual Floor shift gearbox.