AC 427 Specifications

Specifications: AC 427

Specifications: AC 427

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

England

Designer:

Frua

Years of Manufacture:

1965

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

57.5

Body

Body Type:

Drop-head Coupe (Convertible)

No. of Doors:

2

Front Track:

1397 mm, 55 in

Rear Track:

1422 mm, 56 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

4420 mm, 174 in

Total width:

1702 mm, 67 in

Height at kerb weight:

1295 mm, 51 in

Wheelbase:

2438 mm, 96 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.81

Ground Clearance:

n/a

Kerb weight:

1397 Kg, 3080 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

n/a

Engine

Engine Manufacturer:

Ford

Capacity:

7 Litre, 6997cc (426.983 cu in)

Type:

8 Cylinder, OHV, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 16 Valves

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Head:

n/a

Fuel System:

2 Ho Carburettors

Bore & Stroke:

107.70 mm × 96.00 mm, 4.24 in × 3.78 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

1.12

Power:

415.7 PS (410 bhp) (305.7 kW) @ 4000 rpm

Specific Output :

58.6 bhp per litre, 0.96 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

651.0 Nm (480 ft·lb) (66.4 kgm) @ 3700 rpm

Specific Torque:

93.04 Nm/litre

Bmep:

1169.2 kPa (169.6 psi)

Compression Ratio:

11.50:1

Fuel Capacity:

81.8 litres, 18 UK Gal, 21.6 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

874.63cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

5

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

3 Speed Automatic

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

n/a

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

n/a

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

n/a

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

n/a

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

293.49 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Disc

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

Rack & Pinion Steering

Top Gear Ratio:

1.00

Turning Circle:

10.40 m

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Coil Springs / Wishbone

Rear Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Coil Springs / Wishbone

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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