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 1600 kg 3527 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)
198 PS (195 bhp) (145 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
400 Nm (295 ft·lb) (40.8 kgm)
at 2900 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
24.7 kW/litre
33.5 ps/litre
33.1 bhp/litre
0.54 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
67.81 Nm/litre
0.82 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 AM (FAL) carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 852.1 kPa (123.6 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 170 km/h (106 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
123.57 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
90.88 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
121.88 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11 kg/kW
18.38 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 ID50127
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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