|
The AC Ace was a series of British sports cars built between 1953 and 1963. The AC Ace was made with various engines: the AC, the Bristol and the Ford, in capacities of 1991, 1971 and 2553 cc providing power between 102 and 170 bhp. The AC Ace was fitted with a four-speed transmission with optional overdrive and had a top speed of 187 kmh.
 Research AC Ace
The AC Cobra (known in the USA as the Shelby Cobra and the Ford Cobra) was a British sports car built between 1962 and 1968. The AC Cobra resulted after the Texan racer, Carroll Shelby, approached AC Cars with an idea for fitting a 4.2 litre Ford V-eight engine into the light AC Ace sports car to make a competition racing car. The AC Cobra was produced with various engines between 4261 and 6997 cc capacity with power between 164 and 490 bhp providing a top speed of between 218 and 290 kmh. In 1967 the AC Cobra with seven-litre engine, won the record as the fastest accelerating production car, reaching 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds.
Research AC Cobra
The Alfa 33 was a five door hatchback and estate model car made by Alfa Romeo from 1984 to 1994. The Alfa 33 came in three engine sizes: 1.5 litres with 98 BHP, 1.7 litres with 107 to 110 BHP and a 1.7 litre 16 valve edition providing 132 to 137 BHP, all of which provided about 30 mpg. The Alfa 33 was criticised for its heavy steering, poor comfort and unreliable gear change, and has subsequently proved to be at high risk to rusting.
Research Alfa 33
The Alfa Romeo Spider was a sports car produced from 1966 to 1993 designed by Battista Pininfarina and produced by the Alfa Romeo company. The
Alfa Romeo Spider had a 1962 cc 4-cylinder DOHC engine providing 131 bhp and a top speed of 199 kmh. A few variations were made, with slightly differing body shapes, all renowned for their smooth steering and slick gear changing.
Research Alfa Romeo Spider
The Allard J2/J2X was a British sports car produced in 1949 by Sydney Allard of south London. They were powered by a 5420 cc Ford V-eight engine providing 180 bhp and a top speed of 209 kmh and acceleration of 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds.
Research Allard J2
The Alvis TF was a luxurious British Graber-styled car produced in 1965. The Alvis TF was powered by a triple-carburettor 2993 cc straight six engine providing 150 bhp and a top speed of 193 kmh.
Research Alvis TF
The Aston Martin DB2 was a classic British car first produced in 1950, and then produced in modified forms until 1959. The Aston Martin DB2 was powered by a 2580 to 2922 cc DOHC straight six engine providing from 107 to 196 bhp and a top speed of between 185 and 209 kmh, depending upon the variant.
Research Aston Martin DB2
The Aston Martin DB5 was a British sports car of the 1960s produced from 1963 to 1965. The DB5 evolved from the earlier touring DB4, and was immortalised in the James Bond film 'Goldfinger'. The DB5 was powered by a 3955 cc straight six engine providing 282 bhp and a top speed of 225 kmh.
Research Aston Martin DB5
The Aston Martin DB7 was a classic and exclusive (only 700 were made each year) British car first produced in 1994 and produced until 2003. The original Aston Martin DB7 was powered by a 3239 cc six-cylinder engine providing 335 bhp and a top speed of 249 kmh. In 1999 a six-litre V12 engine version was produced Although the Aston Martin DB7 is fitted with four seats, in reality it is a two-seater sports car. The rear seats being totally inpracticable. The Aston Martin DB7 was produced in a standard coupe edition and in a convertible model known as the Volante.
Research Aston Martin DB7
The Aston Martin V8 was a family of British cars produced by the Aston Martin company between 1969 and 1990. The Aston Martin V8 was powered by a 5340 cc V-eight engine providing between 340 and 436 bhp and a top speed of 257 kmh. Models were produced with either a 5-speed manual or a 3-speed automatic transmission.
Research Aston Martin V8
|
The Probert Encyclopaedia was designed, edited and programed by
Matt and Leela Probert
©1993 - 2009 The Probert Encyclopaedia
Southampton, United Kingdom
|
|
|
Abbreviations
