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AC 3000ME

(1978 model)

Brief specs of 1978 AC 3000ME

2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 2994 cm3 / 182.7 cu in / 182.7 cu in, 102.9 kW / 138.0 hp / 138.0 hp @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, 260.0 N·m / 191.8 lb·ft / 191.8 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 193 km/h / 120 mph / 120 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ACIssued from1978
Model3000MEIssued until
Serie3000Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAC Cars Group Ltd.CountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3990 mm / 157.1 in / 157.1 inTotal (curb) weight1128 kg / 2487 lb / 2487 lb
Width1651 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 inDry weight
Height1143 mm / 45.0 in / 45.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2300 mm / 90.6 in / 90.6 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1397 mm / 55.0 in / 55.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inWeight distribution (front)46.0 % / 46.0 % / 46.0 %
Ground clearance133 mm / 5.2 in / 5.2 inFuel capacity64 l / 14.0 UK gal / 16.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.73  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.60 m2 / 17.3 sq ft / 17.3 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructioncast iron block & headBore93.7 mm / 3.69 in / 3.69 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke72.4 mm / 2.85 in / 2.85 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.29
Fuel supply1 We 38/38 EGAS carbEngine displacement2994 cm3 / 182.7 cu in / 182.7 cu in
Engine Main bearings4Unitary capacity499.00 cm3/cylinder / 30.451 cu in/cylinder / 30.451 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio8.9 : 1
SumpMax. output power102.9 kW / 138.0 hp / 138.0 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque260.0 N·m / 191.8 lb·ft / 191.8 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)47.8 kW / 64.0 hp / 64.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output34.4 kW/l / 0.755 bhp/cu in / 0.755 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque86.8 N·m/l / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.84
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.17

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed193 km/h / 120 mph / 120 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)8.50 s / 8.50 s / 8.50 sPower-to-weight ratio122.3 kW/ton / 92.7 bhp/ton / 92.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationmiddleEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3Turning circle9.4 m / 30.8 ft / 30.8 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Links, Coil springsSuspension rearIndependent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Links, Coil springs
Wheels front7.0 x 14Wheels rear7.0 x 14
Tyres front205/60 VR 14Tyres rear205/60 VR 14
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter front254 mm / 10.0 in / 10.0 inBrake diameter rear239 mm / 9.4 in / 9.4 in
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of AC 3000ME

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