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Manufacturer: A.C. Class: D Model: Ace and Aceca ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Roadster or Coupe Aluminum Bodywork Dry Weight: 1685 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. OHV 6 cyl in line Bore & stroke ..... 2.56 x 3.94 Capacity .......... 1991 cc Comp ratio ........ 8.5:1 or 9.0:1 Head material ..... Cast Iron Port size ......... Intake: 1.375", Exhaust 1.25" Piston material ... Aluminum Piston weight ..... 10.75 oz Timing data: Intake .... Open 12-1/2°BTDC, Close 50°ABDC Exhaust ... Open 50°BBDC, Close 20°ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.375" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.375" Exhaust ... 1.25 Valve spring ...... Inner 20 lbs, Outer 55 lbs Carburation ....... Three SU #AUG.700 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 3.4 2.7 2 1.9 or 1.9 3 1.4 1.3 4 1.0 1.0 Final drive ratios: 3.64, 3.91, 4.1, 4.3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 90 Track dimension, front ...... 50 Track dimension, rear ....... 50 Shock absorber .............. Armstrong Tubular Steering ratio .............. 1 7/8 turns Tire size ................... 16"x5.50"/15"x5.50" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BRAKES LINING AREA Front: 74.3" sq Rear: 71.5" sq ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Second ignition coil Second petrol pump Duplicated fuel line Oil cooler Disc brakes on front wheels (28.2" sq) Air straighteners on carburetors Sports exhaust manifold Heavy duty clutch Aluminum fuel tank Larger fuel tank (25 gal) Overdrive Extra leaf to road springs 9 leaves in front 8 leaves in rear