1978 AC 3000ME

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1978 AC 3000ME

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Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1397mm
Length: 3990mm
Height: 1143mm
Wheelbase: 2300mm
Track/tread (rear): 1422mm
Width: 1651mm
Ground clearance: 133mm
Kerb weight: 1128kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 63.6litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Layout: transverse
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 6 in 60° vee
Gearbox: 5
Bore × Stroke: 93.66 × 72.42mm
Final Drive Ratio: 3.17
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
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Manufacturer: Ford
Capacity: 3 litre (2994 cc)
Top Gear Ratio: 0.84
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.29
Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 4
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: mid

Performance

Maximum RPM: 5500 rpmrpm
Acceleration 0-60mph: 8.5s
Maximum Speed: 193km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 10.96 kg/kW, 18.31 lb/bhpkg/kW
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
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

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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 mmmm
Front Brake Diameter: 254 mmmm
Braked area: 2405 cm2
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1091.3 kPa (158.3 psi)kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 14x7.0
Tyres Front: 205/60 VR 14
Wheel Size Rear: 14x7.0
Tyres Rear: 205/60 VR 14

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Designer: Peter Bohanna
RAC rating: 32.6
Unitary Capacity: 499cc
Number of doors: 2

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