AC Cars Comes To America With New Ace Classic Electric | Carscoops

The retro-inspired roadster features a carbon fiber body and a 302 hp electric motor

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.

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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 (225 kW / 306 PS). AC Cars didn’t provide many other details, but said the roadster weighs less than 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) and will have more than 200 miles (322 km) of range.

U.S. pricing will start at $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.

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