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  • Engine:
    straight six; 65 x 100 mm
    1991 cc; 
    single ohc
    max power, 40 bhp at 3800 rpm.
     Max speed according to coachwork, 70-80 mph/112-128 kmh.

    Transmission:
    three-speed manual gearbox.

    Suspension
    non-independent: rigid front axle and live rear axle; quarter-elliptic springs, front and rear.

    Brakes
    drum.

    Dimensions
    wheelbase, 111/117 in (282/297 cm),
    track, front and rear, 45 in (114 cm).

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AC Royal Six

AC Royal Six

Manufacturer

AC

Production

1926 to 1928

Class

Sports Car

Body style

2 -door / 4-door saloon, drophead coupé, tourer

Layout

FR layout

Engine

1991cc straight six

Curb weight

2,912 lb (1,321 kg)


The AC Royal was a British car from the 1920s, this came built like many cars from the time with ash-framed bodt structure covered with lightweight aluminium outer panels, but still the cheapest model in the range from the time.

The Famous AC cars after World War l. Four-cylinder engines were used at first, joined by a six in 1920. An advanced six Designed by John Weller, the 1.5 litre six-cylinder engine was an advanced unit,with aluminium alloy block and crankcase. wet cylinder liners and a cast-iron cylinder head. The slightly inclined Overhead valves were operated by a single over-head camshaft 1922 Capacity went up to 1991 cc and power to 40 bhp.
The cars in which the six-cylinder engine was fitted (there was also a 1.5 litre four until 1927) with rounded radiators and bodies often of polished aluminium,Front wheel brakes did not come until 1927, and apart from racing cars there was no four-speed AC until 1933. when the old the-speed box in unit with the rear axle gave way to a conventional. four speed. in 1928 the name Aceca appeared for the first time, as a drophead coupé; this was priced at £475, while the cheapest model in the range was the Royal  open 2/3-seater at £350. Power output had been increased to 56 b.h.p. from 40  and the crankshaft line was stiffened by the addition of a fifth main bearing.