Monday, January 3, 2011

AC 3000ME

AC 3000ME
AC ME3000 yellow.jpg
Production launched 1973
finally available for sale 1979-1984
Body style 2-door mid-engined sports car
Engine 2994 cc V6
Transmission 5-speed manual all-symchromesh
Wheelbase 90.5 in (2299 mm)
Length 157 in (3988 mm) (saloon)
Width 65 in (1651 mm)
Height 45 in (1143 mm)




The AC 3000ME is a British built and designed sports car that was launched at the 1973 London Motor Show in 1973 and offered for sale by AC Cars between 1979 and 1984. Despite a modern design and a favourable press reception, AC 3000ME was launched in the wake of a massive oil price surge and development was delayed by supplier problems. It was not a commercial success.

Structure
The car featured a steel chassis making extensive use of square-section steel tube, with a strong monocoque for the central portion of the body. This framework supported a glass fibre body.

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