AC Greyhound

AC Greyhound
Overview
Manufacturer AC Cars
Production 19591963
83 made[1]
Body and chassis
Class Coupé
Powertrain
Engine 2.0/2.2/2.6 litre I6
Transmission 4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 100 in (2,540 mm) [2]
Length 175 in (4,445 mm) [2]
Width 65.5 in (1,664 mm) [2]
Height 53 in (1,346 mm) [2]
Curb weight 2185 lb (991 kg)

The AC Greyhound (19591963) was a 2+2 version of the Ace and Aceca automobiles made by AC Cars of Thames Ditton, Surrey, England. The Greyhound, of which 83 examples were built,[3] had a two-door, four-seater aluminium body, and inherited most of the technical components of the Ace and Aceca:

Various straight-six engines were fitted:

1962

A 2-litre Bristol engined car with overdrive tested by The Motor magazine in 1961 had a top speed of 110 mph (180 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 11.4 seconds. A fuel consumption of 21.8 miles per imperial gallon (13.0 L/100 km; 18.2 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £3185 including taxes.[2]

References

  1. Robson, G (2006). A-Z of British Cars 1945-1980. Devon, UK: Herridge. ISBN 0-9541063-9-3.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "The A.C. Greyhound". The Motor. August 2, 1960.
  3. lacks reference
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