AC Cars is headed stateside to unveil a fully electric Ace Classic at the SEMA Show. The model follows hot on the heels of the Ace and Ace Bristol, which were introduced earlier this month. Full details will be revealed on November 5, but the model features retro-inspired carbon fiber bodywork as well as a traditional grille. They’re joined by wire wheels and classic brightwork.
Despite the old school appearance, the
roadster has a modernized design with “graceful rolling flanks and wheel
arches” that stand in contrast to the “flat-sided original.” We can also see
LED headlights that appear to have circular daytime running lights. AC Cars
didn’t say much about the hand-finished interior, but there’s a wood rimmed
steering wheel as well as old school gauges from Speedhut. The model also
appears to have a minimalist rotary shifter.
Motivation is provided by an e-crate
system from Tremec Electric GT. It sees the model outfitted with a 72 kWh
battery pack and an electric motor developing 302 hp. AC Cars
didn’t provide many other details, but said the roadster weighs less than 1,134 kg and will have more than 322 km of range.
U.S. pricing will start at US$ 275,000 before
taxes and deliveries are slated to begin next year. Only a “limited number” of
cars will be offered stateside and they’ll have left hand drive on this side of
the Atlantic. American models will also be shipped partially assembled as the
powertrain will be installed by Tremec.
