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AC 3000ME

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 93.66 mm × 72.42 mm 3.69 in × 2.85 in
Cylinders V-6 in 60.0° vee
Displace 3 litre 2994 cc (182.705 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.90:1
Fuel system 1 We 38/38 EGAS carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 8.50 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.30 s
Standing km
Top speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 122.34 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1091.3 kPa (158.3 psi)
Specific torque 86.84 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 5500 rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.29
Unitary capacity 499 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2300 mm
wheelbase 90.6 in
Length (milimeters) 3990 mm
Length (inches) 157.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1651 mm
Width (inches) 65 in
Height (milimeters) 1143 mm
Height (inches) 45 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters) 133 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.2 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1128 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2487 lb
Weight distribuiton 46.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 63.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 9.40 m
Tyres 205/60 VR 14
Wheels 7.0 x 14
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅ 254 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 3.17

General information

RAC rating 32.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1978 AC 3000ME PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1978

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