1981 AMC Eagle De Luxe specifications

1981 AMC Eagle De Luxe data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2769 mm 109 inches
Track/tread (front) 1514 mm 59.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1473 mm 58 inches
Length 4597 mm 181 inches
Width 1829 mm 72 inches
Height
Ground clearance 136 mm 5.4 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 2184 kg 4815 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 83 litres 18.3 [21.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer AMC
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.2 litre
4235 cc
(258.436 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95.25 × 99.06 mm
3.75 × 3.9 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.96
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAEnet)
112 PS (110 bhp) (82 kW)
at 3000 rpm
maximum torque
(SAEnet)
278 Nm (205 ft·lb) (28.3 kgm)
at 1800 rpm
Specific output
(SAEnet)
19.4 kW/litre
26.3 ps/litre
26 bhp/litre
0.43 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAEnet)
65.64 Nm/litre
0.79 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 1 Ca BBD carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 824.9 kPa (119.6 psi)
Maximum RPM 3500 rpm
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 705.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 142 km/h (88 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
51.07 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
37.56 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
50.37 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
26.63 kg/kW
44.47 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels all wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 10.50 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front 6 x 15
Wheel size rear 6 x 15
Tyres front P195/75 R 15
Tyres rear P195/75 R 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 300 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2123 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.73
general
Carfolio.com ID104016
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 33.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 AMC Eagle De Luxe added 2002-12-02.
Last modified 2022-12-26.

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