Overview
Produced: 1979-1984, 82 produced.
Types: Coupe,2 doors,2 seats

The AC 3000ME first appeared in 1973 as an all new, British built, mid-engined sportscar, however the first production cars were not built util 1979!. This new car was the first mid-engined car in the AC range and was one of the few British sportscars to feature this engine layout.

The 3000ME used a tuned Ford V6 "Essex" engine, which could be found in other cars such as the Capri 3000 and Reliant Scimitar of the same period. Unfortunately this particular engine failed to deliver the kind of power that the cars name and appearance suggested, top sped was a modest 120mph.

Despite the power plants shortcomings the 3000ME offered Italian style, supercar looks and a good level of standard equipment, sadly only 82 cars were produced between 1979-1984.

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
2994ccV6 OHVFord Essex93.66mm x 72.4mm9
Fuel System
TypeNumberCapacityComment
Weber1
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
135 mph8 s138 bhp 5000
Brakes
FrontRearComment
DiscDisc
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
254 AC 3000ME Historics at Brooklands 1 Sep 2012 Not sold
35 AC 3000 ME H&H Sales Limited 22 Jul 2009 Not sold
018 1983 AC 3000 ME H&H Sales Limited 18 Apr 2007 Not sold
140 AC 3000ME Turbo Barons 1 Nov 2005 - -
1019 AC 3000 ME (1985) Coys 21 Jun 2003 Not sold
413 AC 3000 ME (1984) Coys 22 Jul 2002 £9000.00 -
1101 AC 3000 ME (1983) Bonhams 12 Jul 2002 £5000.00 -
063 AC 3000 ME (1981) BCA 3 Dec 2001 - £6420.00
036 AC 3000 ME (1984) Barons 9 Oct 2001 £5250.00 -
026 AC 3000 ME (1988) Barons 31 Jul 2001 £9000.00 -
089 AC 3000 ME (1982) H&H Sales Limited 26 Jul 2000 Not sold
022 AC 3000 ME (1986) H&H Sales Limited 9 Jun 1999 £8200.00 -
045 AC 3000 ME (1983) H&H Sales Limited 17 Feb 1999 Not sold
834 AC 3000 ME (1983) Brooks 23 Oct 1997 Not sold
041 AC 3000 ME (1982) H&H Sales Limited 23 Jul 1997 £8000.00 -
063 AC 3000 ME (1980) H&H Sales Limited 24 Jul 1996 Not sold
019 AC 3000 ME (1983) ADT 12 Feb 1996 £9800.00 -
033 AC 3000 ME (1984) ADT 2 Oct 1995 £8600.00 -
048 AC 3000 ME (1985) Sandown 3 Sep 1994 Not sold
029 AC 3000 ME (1985) ADT 13 Jun 1994 £7400.00 -
Books
Magazine Articles
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Article Buyers Datafile - AC 3000ME
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Publication Practical Classics October 2001
Buyers Datafile - AC 3000ME - Seven years in the making, AC's 3000ME has been largely forgotten. But it deserved so much more, as Richard Dredge explains.
Article Buying guide - AC 3000ME (1978-1985) £6000-14000
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Publication Octane April 2010
Buying guide - AC 3000ME (1978-1985) £6000-14000 - Reasonably priced and eccentric AC that's fun and accessible.
Article A very civilised Cobra
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Publication Classics Monthly September 2006
A very civilised Cobra - With the formidable Cobra in its bloodline, the AC 3000ME had a tough act to follow.
Article Snakebite - AC 3000ME
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Publication Classics March 2004
Snakebite - AC 3000ME.  The AC 3000ME failed to capture the imaginations of sportscar owners like the Cobra did.  Martyn Morgan-Jones looks at why.
Article From genesis to revelation
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Publication Classic & Sports Car March 2001
From genesis to revelation - AC's 3000ME was a long time coming but worth it, says Richard Heseltine.
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