1978 AC 3000ME Specs

Specifications

Dimensions

Track/tread (front):1397

Length:3990mm

Height:1143mm

Wheelbase:2300mm

Track/tread (rear):1422

Width:1651mm

Ground clearance:133

Kerb weight:1128 kg

fuel tank capacity:63.6 litres

Body Details

Body type:2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine details

Engine coolant:Water

Aspiration:Normal

Engine layout:transverse

Gearbox:5

Final drive ratio:3.17

engine type:naturally aspirated petrol

Cylinders:V 6 in 60° vee

Bore × Stroke:93.66 × 72.42 mm, 3.69 × 2.85 in

Specific output(DIN):46.1 bhp/litre0.76 bhp/cu in

Specific torque(DIN):86.84 Nm/litre, 1.05 ft·lb/cu3

sump:wet sumped

Catalytic converter:N

Engine position:mid

Top gear ratio:0.84

Engine manufacturer:Ford

Capacity:3 litre2994 cc(182.705 cu in)

Bore/stroke ratio:1.29

Engine construction:cast iron block & head

compression ratio:8.9:1

crankshaft bearings:4

Performance

Acceleration 0-60mph:8.5 ss

Maximum speed:193 km/h (120 mph)mph

Weight-to-power ratio:10.96 kg/kW, 18.31 lb/bhp

Maximum RPM:5500 rpm

Standing quarter-mile:16.3 s

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

Drive wheels:rear wheel drive

maximum power output(DIN):140 PS (138 bhp) (103 kW)at 5000 rpm

maximum torque(DIN):260 Nm (192 ft·lb) (26.5 kgm)at 3000 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system:1 Weber 38/38 EGAS carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

turns lock-to-lock:3.000

Front suspension:I.W.Li.CS.

length:wheelbase ratio:1.73

Weight distribution:46 % front

Turning circle:9.40 m

Rear suspension:I.W.Li.CS.

Brakes

Brakes F/R:Di/Di

Rear brake diameter:239 mm

Front brake diameter:254 mm

Braked area:2405 cm2

bmep (brake mean effective pressure):1091.3 kPa (158.3 psi)

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel size front:7.0 x 14

Tyres front:205/60 VR 14

Wheel size rear:7.0 x 14

Tyres rear:205/60 VR 14

Other

Designer:Peter Bohanna

Valve gear:overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total

Unitary capacity:499 cc

Number of doors:2

RAC rating:32.6

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