1972 AMC Matador specifications

1972 AMC Matador data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2997 mm 118 inches
Track/tread (front) 1522 mm 59.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1524 mm 60 inches
Length 5234 mm 206.1 inches
Width 1962 mm 77.2 inches
Height 1367 mm 53.8 inches
Ground clearance 154 mm 6.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1596 kg 3519 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 74 litres 16.3 [19.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer AMC
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5.9 litre
5899 cc
(359.979 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 103.6 × 87.3 mm
4.08 × 3.44 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.19
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
177 PS (175 bhp) (130 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
387 Nm (285 ft·lb) (39.5 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
22.1 kW/litre
30.1 ps/litre
29.7 bhp/litre
0.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
65.6 Nm/litre
0.79 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 AM (FAL) carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 824.4 kPa (119.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 737.38 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
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 167 km/h (104 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
111.17 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
81.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
109.65 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.23 kg/kW
20.43 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 rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.87
general
Carfolio.com ID50116
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 53.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 AMC Matador added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6571 cm3/401.0cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW 1630 kg
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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 4981 cm3/304.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1705 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 2A 4235 cm3/258.4cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1610 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5899 cm3/360.0cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1705 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5899 cm3/360.0cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1710 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5899 cm3/360.0cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW 1710 kg
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