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AC 427

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 107.70 mm × 96.00 mm 4.24 in × 3.78 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 7 litre 6997 cc (426.983 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 11.50:1
Fuel system 2 Ho carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 293.49 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1169.2 kPa (169.6 psi)
Specific torque 93.04 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 874.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2438 mm
wheelbase 96 in
Length (milimeters) 4420 mm
Length (inches) 174 in
Width (milimeters) 1702 mm
Width (inches) 67 in
Height (milimeters) 1295 mm
Height (inches) 51 in
L:W ratio 1.81
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1397 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3080 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 81.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.40 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 57.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1965 AC 427 PDF Manual
Designer Frua
Year 1965

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