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AC Greyhound

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 66.00 mm × 96.00 mm 2.6 in × 3.78 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2 litre 1971 cc (120.278 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 3 So carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 9.50 s
0-60 mph 12.70 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 19.10 s
Standing km
Top speed 167 km/h (104 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 126.14 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1141.2 kPa (165.5 psi)
Specific torque 90.82 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.69
Unitary capacity 328.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2540 mm
wheelbase 100 in
Length (milimeters) 4572 mm
Length (inches) 180 in
Width (milimeters) 1664 mm
Width (inches) 65.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1334 mm
Height (inches) 52.5 in
L:W ratio 1.8
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 991 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2185 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 54.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.000
Turning circle 11.30 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.10

General information

RAC rating 16.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 AC Greyhound PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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