1978 - AC - 3000ME

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 3000ME 1978
General Information
Make AC
Model 3000ME
Production Year 1978
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2300 mm     (90,6 in)
Front Track 1397 mm     (55 in)
Rear Track 1422 mm     (56 in)
Length 3990 mm     (157,1 in)
Width 1651 mm     (65 in)
Height 1143 mm     (45 in)
Ground Clearance 133 mm     (5,2 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 1128 kg     (2484,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %46 / %54
Fuel Capacity 63,6 litre   (14 Imp gal ,  16,8 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Middle
Engine Alignment Transverse
Engine Construction cast iron block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2994 cc     (182,71 cu in)
Bore 93,66 mm     (3,69 in)
Stroke 72,42 mm     (2,85 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,29
Unitary Capacity 499 cc/cylinder    (30,45 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio 8,9 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 We 38/38 EGAS carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 138 HP     (102,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 260 N.m     (191,9 lb.ft ,  26,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 196,5 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 122,3 HP/ton    (91,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 46,1 HP/litre    (34,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 8,5 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 16,3 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 193 km/h   (120 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,84 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,17 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter 9,4 m    (30,8 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.Li.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.W.Li.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 254 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 239 mm
Wheels (front) 7 x 14
Wheels (rear) 7.0 x 14
Tyres (front) 205/60 VR 14
Tyres (rear) 205/60 VR 14