AC 3000ME

AC 3000ME
Overview
Manufacturer
Also calledAC 3 Litre, AC 3000, AC ME3000[1]
Production
  • 1979–1984 (AC Cars)
  • 1984–1985 (AC (Scotland) plc)
Assembly
Designer
  • Peter Bohanna
  • Robin Stables
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door coupé[2]
LayoutMR layout with Transverse engine
PlatformCustom steel perimeter frame
Powertrain
Engine2,994 cc (182.7 cu in) Ford Essex V6[3]
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,300 mm (90.6 in)
Length3,988 mm (157.0 in)
Width1,651 mm (65.0 in)
Height1,143 mm (45.0 in)
Kerb weight1,085 kg (2,392.0 lb)[4]

The AC 3000ME is a mid-engined sports car originally sold by AC Cars. The two-door coupé debuted at the 1973 London Motor Show. Sales did not begin until 1979 and lasted until 1984. Rights to the 3000ME and tooling were transferred to a second company who managed to produce a small number of additional cars before going into receivership themselves in mid-1985. A third company acquired the rights to the car with plans to begin selling a revised version under a different name, but only a single prototype was ever produced.

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