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AC ME3000
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AC ME3000 Car Facts, Description, Design & General Information
1973: The AC ME3000 launched, A
British built and designed sports car, featured
at the London Motor show. The AC ME3000 featured
a steel chassis using square section steel
tubing with a strong monocoque for the central
part of the body, the frame would support a
glass fibre body. The ME3000 featured a 3litre
Ford Essex V6 engine, transversely installed to
a bespoke AC designed gearbox.
1976: Development of the AC ME3000 was almost
complete when a new type of approval regulations
were introduced. A crash test at 30mph was
failed by the AC ME3000 resulting in a chassis
redesign, the second attempt, the AC ME3000 past
with flying colours. For a small firm this was a
huge achievement with the likes of
Vauxhall
taking several attempts before their Chevette
passed.
1979: With all the delays the AC ME3000 was now
in production and now available. By this time
they were in competition with the
Lotus Esprit.
1984: Only 71 cars were sold when Hurlock called
a halt to production, due to his health along
with the company struggling through a recession.
AC ME3000 Measurements:
AC ME3000 Specifications:
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Bore x
stroke: 93.66mm x 72.42mm
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Cylinders: 6 cylinders, 60° V
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Displacement: 3 litres or 2994 cc
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Car Type:
2 seater Fixed head coupe
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Number
of doors: 2
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Engine
type: Overhead valves, 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in
total
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Construction: cast iron block and head
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Sump:
Wet sump
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Compression ratio: 8.90:1
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Fuel
system: 1 Weber 38/38 EGAS carburettor
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Maximum power: 138bhp
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Specific output: 46.1 bhp/litre
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Maximum torque: 260 Nm
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bmep:
1091.3 kPa
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Specific torque: 86.84 Nm/litre
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Maximum rpm: 5500 rpm
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Manufacturer: Ford
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Main
Bearings: 4
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Coolant: Water
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Bore/stroke ratio: 1.29
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Unitary capacity: 499cc/cylinder
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Aspiration: Normal
AC ME3000
Performance:
AC ME3000 Features and Body Styles:
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Engine
location: Mid
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Engine
alignment: Transverse
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Drive:
Rear wheel drive
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Steering:
rack and pinion
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Turns
lock to lock: 3.000
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Turning
circle: 9.40m
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Suspension Front: Independent, Wishbone,
coil springs
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Suspension
Rear: Independent, Wishbone, coil springs
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Wheels
Front: 7.0 x 14
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Wheels Rear: 7.0 x 14
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Tyres
Front: 205/60 VR 14
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Tyres Rear: 205/60 VR 14
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Brakes
Front: Discs
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Brakes Rear: Discs
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Transmission: 5 gear manual
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Power Steering:
No
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Rear Window Defroster: No
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