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Manufacturer: A.C. Class: C Model: Ace-Bristol and Aceca-Bristol ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Roadster or Coupe Aluminum Bodywork Dry Weight: 1685 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. OHV 6 cyl in line Bore & stroke ..... 2.59 x 3.78 Capacity .......... 1971 cc Comp ratio ........ 8.5:1 or 9.5:1 Head material ..... Aluminum Port size ......... Intake: 1.250"±0.010", Exhaust 1.180"±0.010" Piston material ... Aluminum Piston weight ..... 8.5:1=11oz, 9.5:1=12oz Timing data (engine hot): Intake .... Open 32°BTDC, Close 42°ABDC Exhaust ... Open 42°BBDC, Close 32°ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.343" Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.540"±0.010" Exhaust ... 1.31 Valve spring ...... 101.5±8 lbs @ 1.028" Carburation ....... Three Solex 32 PBI 6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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