Fastest AC cars in quarter mile
Top 9 AC cars in 1/4 mile drag race. Updated August 2024.
The 1/4 mile time is global benchmark for distance-based acceleration. Originally used in United States as standard distance for drag racing, the 1/4 mile now enjoys recognition worldwide with German, French and Italian automotive press using it in instrumented testing.
The quarter mile drag race puts equal emphasis on traction and high speed "pull", with terminal velocities often exceeding 140 mph for fastest supercars.
Quarter mile is also short enough to suit lightweight sportscars which would get caught by heavier but more powerful cars over longer distance.
| # | make & model | Time @ mph▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1983 AC Cobra Mk IV | 13.2 |  |
| 2. | 1999 AC Ace 5.0 V8 | 13.7 @ 105 |  |
| 3. | 1963 AC Cobra 289 | 14.0 @ 99 |  |
| 4. | 1992 AC Cobra Lightweight 5.0 | 14.0 @ 102 |  |
| 5. | 1973 AC 3000ME | 16.3 |  |
| 6. | 1956 AC Ace Bristol | 17.1 @ 84 |  |
| 7. | 1956 AC Aceca | 17.2 @ 79 |  |
| 8. | 1955 AC Ace | 17.8 |  |
| 9. | 1960 AC Aceca Bristol | 17.8 |  |
Sources
Auto Motor und Sport (1), FastestLaps.com (2, 5), Road & Track (3, 8), Car Magazine (4), Motortrend (6), Car & Driver (7), Autocar (9)
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 08/12/2024, last addition - AC Ace Bristol.
