This Is The Electric Roadster We’ve Been Waiting For: The AC Ace Classic EV – CleanTechnica

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If you’ve ever been tempted to buy an electric roadster, but didn’t want to pad the pockets of a tone-deaf billionaire with fascist tendencies who launches his half-assed version of an electric sports car into orbit just for shits and giggles, then perhaps it’s time to consider a battery-electric version of “one of the world’s most beautiful cars.”

From the company which birthed one of the most influential and unique automobile designs to ever grace the roads comes a model that captures the halcyon days of gas-powered roadsters, but instead of using fossil fuels as its motive force, it uses cutting edge carbon fiber construction and electric drivetrain technology to deliver world-class ride and handling — emissions-free.

“AC Cars, Britain’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled the AC Ace Classic electric at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas with electrified performance technologies partner TREMEC Electric GT. A stunning combination of classic styling and cutting-edge powertrain design, the new AC Ace Classic electric is a bold new model for the company behind many iconic AC sports cars, going back to the famous Brooklands record breaking car of 1922.” — Electric Cars Report

EV Report says,”The vehicle is built with a hand-laid carbon fiber body, capturing the essence of classic roadsters, while the bespoke TREMEC EV powertrain delivers 300 bhp and a torque of 500Nm (369 ft-lb). This electric roadster maintains the exhilaration of vintage sports cars, with acceleration from 0-62 mph in just 4.9 seconds and a range of 200+ miles on a full charge, thanks to its 72 kWh battery.”

“With a hand-laid carbon fibre body, and a unique hand finished interior, the new AC Ace Classic electric perfectly encapsulates the halcyon days of sports cars, but packs the punch of a bespoke 300 bhp (225 kW) TREMEC EV powertrain With 500Nm (369ft lb) of torque and 200+ mile range, the new AC Ace Classic electric accelerates from 0-62mph in 4.9 secs and has a total battery capacity of 72 kWh.”

“… a bespoke TREMEC Electric GT eGT413 Modular EV platform is a stunning zero tailpipe emissions alternative. With 300 eHorse Power (225 kW), a 72 kWh battery package, the system keeps the car’s total weigh under 1,134 kg (2,500 lb).”

If this is your ideal version of an electric roadster, and one that doesn’t come with a side of elitism, idiocracy, hypocrisy, misogyny, and censorship, AND you have $275,000 to spend on personal transportation, then head over to AC Cars and reserve yours now.




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