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AC Ace Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1992–2000) — First Generation

The first-generation AC Ace is a compact British roadster built around simple, driver-focused engineering: an open two-seat body, a front-mounted gasoline engine and rear-wheel drive, in a handful of closely related versions.

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6 modificationsAll supplied years

AC Ace Engines and Transmissions

Each AC Ace engine here is a gasoline unit driving the rear wheels, with the 2.9 MT and 3.0 MT pairing manual shifting to a relaxed, torque-led delivery. The 2.9 AT swaps in an automatic for easier town driving, while the drivetrain layout keeps steering feel light and balance predictable.

Roadster — AC Ace Engines and Transmissions

Roadster AC Ace Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.9 MTGasoline2900 cm³195 hp143 kWNot providedManualRWD
2.9 ATGasoline2900 cm³195 hp143 kWNot providedAutomaticRWD
3.0 MTGasoline3000 cm³223 hp164 kWNot providedManualRWD
3.5 MTGasoline3506 cm³354 hp260 kW407 N⋅mManualRWD
4.6 MTGasoline4601 cm³326 hp240 kW427 N⋅mManualRWD
4.9 ATGasoline4942 cm³260 hp191 kW434 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

AC Ace Dimensions

Roadster — AC Ace Dimensions

Roadster AC Ace Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
2.9 MT4420 mm1870 mm1300 mm2470 mmNot provided130 mm
2.9 AT4420 mm1870 mm1300 mm2470 mmNot provided130 mm
3.0 MT4420 mm1870 mm1300 mm2470 mmNot provided130 mm
3.5 MT4420 mm1870 mm1300 mm2470 mm1510 kg130 mm
4.6 MT4420 mm1870 mm1300 mm2470 mm1510 kg130 mm
4.9 AT4420 mm1870 mm1300 mm2470 mm1440 kg130 mm

AC Ace Cargo Space

Roadster — AC Ace Cargo Space

Roadster AC Ace Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.9 MT185 l300 l
2.9 AT185 l300 l
3.0 MT185 l300 l
3.5 MT185 l300 l
4.6 MT185 l300 l
4.9 AT185 l300 l