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 1470 kg 3241 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 Straight 6
Capacity 3.8 litre
3802 cc
(232.012 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95.25 × 88.9 mm
3.75 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.07
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
101 PS (100 bhp) (75 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
251 Nm (185 ft·lb) (25.6 kgm)
at 1800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
19.6 kW/litre
26.7 ps/litre
26.3 bhp/litre
0.43 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
66.02 Nm/litre
0.8 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 829.6 kPa (120.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 633.67 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 146 km/h (91 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
68.97 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
50.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
68.03 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.71 kg/kW
32.93 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 manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.15
general
Carfolio.com ID50171
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 33.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 AMC Matador added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-12-26.

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