AC 3000 Remember These
#2
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I really like them. I've only ever seen one and that was along time ago.
I think they came with two types of engine. One was kinda so so and I think one was pretty powerful.
Would have to be a yellow one.
I think they came with two types of engine. One was kinda so so and I think one was pretty powerful.
Would have to be a yellow one.
#3
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thought it came with the ford 3 litre
http://ac3000me.com/information/ac30...ifications.htm yup just found this.
http://ac3000me.com/information/ac30...ifications.htm yup just found this.
Last edited by Ray T; 29 June 2009 at 02:57 PM. Reason: extra info
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Original car ("Diablo" was penned by Peter Bohana in 1972) had been intended to use the 1750cc in-line four from the Austin Maxi, but once AC took over the company decided to opt for the Ford 3.0 V6 (2994cc) Essex engine.
Cast iron block, with two valves per cylinder that resulted in 174 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm.
Later turbosharged cars had 200bhp (non turbos 138).
I think 30 cars were made.
Cast iron block, with two valves per cylinder that resulted in 174 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm.
Later turbosharged cars had 200bhp (non turbos 138).
I think 30 cars were made.
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Can you imagine how hard up you'd have to be to consider using the Maxi 1750 motor? I can't think of a more asthmatic boat anchor of an engine.
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The BMC B-Series* unit found itself fitted in a variety of cars and commercial models during its career and grew in capacity.
The picture shows the A series fitted to this beauty:
The first *1200cc versions were used in the Austin A40 and Morris Cowley/Oxford models, more glamorous 1500cc and 1600cc versions were used in the MGA and also the quirky Austin/Nash Metropolitan.
The B-Series went through many changes during its long career - tuned, twin-carb units found their way into various MG's and "sports saloons" including the 1800 and badge-engineered Farina models.
More unusual derivatives included two special diesel versions and a 2433cc six cylinder unit used in some Australian models.
Back to your original (and excellent post) - I remember the AC in the Observer's Book of Cars back in 1977.
The picture shows the A series fitted to this beauty:
The first *1200cc versions were used in the Austin A40 and Morris Cowley/Oxford models, more glamorous 1500cc and 1600cc versions were used in the MGA and also the quirky Austin/Nash Metropolitan.
The B-Series went through many changes during its long career - tuned, twin-carb units found their way into various MG's and "sports saloons" including the 1800 and badge-engineered Farina models.
More unusual derivatives included two special diesel versions and a 2433cc six cylinder unit used in some Australian models.
Back to your original (and excellent post) - I remember the AC in the Observer's Book of Cars back in 1977.
Last edited by RESSE; 30 June 2009 at 12:21 PM. Reason: Picture added
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