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1978 AC 3000ME
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Specifications
Dimensions
Height:
1143mm
Length:
3990mm
Track/tread (front):
1397
fuel tank capacity:
63.6 litres
Kerb weight:
1128 kg
Ground clearance:
133
Width:
1651mm
Track/tread (rear):
1422
Wheelbase:
2300mm
Body Details
Body type:
2 seater fixed-head coupé
Engine details
compression ratio:
8.9:1
Engine layout:
transverse
Engine construction:
cast iron block & head
Top gear ratio:
0.84
Bore/stroke ratio:
1.29
Aspiration:
Normal
Capacity:
3 litre2994 cc(182.705 cu in)
Engine coolant:
Water
Engine manufacturer:
Ford
sump:
wet sumped
Final drive ratio:
3.17
Engine position:
mid
Specific torque(DIN):
86.84 Nm/litre, 1.05 ft·lb/cu3
Gearbox:
5
Specific output(DIN):
46.1 bhp/litre0.76 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converter:
N
Bore × Stroke:
93.66 × 72.42 mm, 3.69 × 2.85 in
Cylinders:
V 6 in 60° vee
crankshaft bearings:
4
engine type:
naturally aspirated petrol
Performance
Weight-to-power ratio:
10.96 kg/kW, 18.31 lb/bhp
maximum torque(DIN):
260 Nm (192 ft·lb) (26.5 kgm)at 3000 rpm
Maximum speed:
193 km/h (120 mph)mph
maximum power output(DIN):
140 PS (138 bhp) (103 kW)at 5000 rpm
Acceleration 0-60mph:
8.5 ss
Maximum RPM:
5500 rpm
Drive wheels:
rear wheel drive
Power-to-weight ratio:
124.04 PS/tonne (1000 kg), 91.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg), 122.34 bhp/tonne (1000 kg), 0.05 bhp/lb
Standing quarter-mile:
16.3 s
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Fuel system:
1 Weber 38/38 EGAS carburettor
Chassis & Geomtry
length:wheelbase ratio:
1.73
Rear suspension:
I.W.Li.CS.
Turning circle:
9.40 m
Front suspension:
I.W.Li.CS.
turns lock-to-lock:
3.000
Weight distribution:
46 % front
Brakes
Braked area:
2405 cm2
Front brake diameter:
254 mm
Rear brake diameter:
239 mm
Brakes F/R:
Di/Di
bmep (brake mean effective pressure):
1091.3 kPa (158.3 psi)
Wheels & Tyres
Tyres rear:
205/60 VR 14
Wheel size rear:
7.0 x 14
Tyres front:
205/60 VR 14
Wheel size front:
7.0 x 14
Other
RAC rating:
32.6
Designer:
Peter Bohanna
Valve gear:
overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary capacity:
499 cc
Number of doors:
2
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