1972 AMC Matador Specifications

Specifications: 1972 AMC Matador

Specifications: 1972 AMC Matador

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

American Motors Corporation

Country of Origin:

USA

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1972

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

53.2

Body

Body Type:

No. of Doors:

4

Front Track:

1522 mm, 59.9 in

Rear Track:

1524 mm, 60 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

5234 mm, 206.1 in

Total Width:

1962 mm, 77.2 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1367 mm, 53.8 in

Wheelbase:

2997 mm, 118 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.75

Ground Clearance:

154 mm, 6.1 in

Kerb Weight:

1600 Kg, 3527 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

n/a

Engine

Capacity:

5.9 Litre, 5899cc (359.979 cu in)

Type:

8 Cylinder, Overhead Valves, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 16 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

1 AM (FAL) Carb

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

103.60 mm × 87.30 mm, 4.08 in × 3.44 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

1.19

Power:

223.1 PS (220 bhp) (164.1 kW) @ 4400 rpm

Specific Output :

37.3 bhp per litre, 0.61 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

427.0 Nm (315 ft·lb) (43.5 kgm) @ 3100 rpm

Specific Torque:

72.39 Nm/litre

Bmep:

909.6 kPa (131.9 psi)

Compression Ratio:

8.50:1

Fuel Capacity:

74 Litres, 16.3 UK Gal, 19.5 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

737.38cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

n/a

Main Bearings:

5

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

3 Speed Automatic

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

2.87

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

n/a

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

n/a

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

n/a

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

177 Km/h (110 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

137.5 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Drum Front / Drum Rear

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

Recirculating Ball Steering

Turns lock-to-lock:

n/a

Top Gear Ratio:

1.00

Turning Circle:

n/a

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Wishbone / Coil Springs / Anti-Roll Bar

Rear Suspension:

Live Axle / Coil Springs

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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