AC
3000ME - Rare, unusual, quirky
The AC 3000ME was first introduced at the 1973 Earls Court Motor Show.
The Prototype was powered by a Ford V6 and clothed in a grp body.
It wasn't until 1979 that the first production AC 3000ME's were delivered,
and the price had almost tripled since its initial showing. The AC
3000Me continued to be manufactured for six years with production
moving to Scotland before the company ran into financial trouble in
1985 and the 3000Me was discontinued.
The AC 3000ME was a 2 door, 2 seat, coupe with a mid-engine layout,
perimeter steel chassis, 4 wheel independent suspension and superb
handling.
| Year (of specifications) |
1979 - 1985 |
| Engine |
3.0 litre V6 |
| Transmission |
5 speed manual RWD |
| Max speed |
120 mph |
| 0-60 mph |
8.5 seconds |
| Horsepower |
138 bhp @ 5000 rpm |
| weight |
1085 kgs / 2387 lbs |
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