1976 AMC Pacer specifications

1976 AMC Pacer data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2540 mm 100 inches
Track/tread (front) 1530 mm 60.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1556 mm 61.3 inches
Length 4356 mm 171.5 inches
Width 1956 mm 77 inches
Height 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance 121 mm 4.8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1363 kg 3005 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
(SAE)
112 PS (110 bhp) (82 kW)
at 3500 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
265 Nm (195 ft·lb) (27 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
19.4 kW/litre
26.3 ps/litre
26 bhp/litre
0.43 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
62.57 Nm/litre
0.76 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 786.3 kPa (114 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 705.83 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
81.83 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
60.18 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
80.7 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.62 kg/kW
27.76 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 power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID51084
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 33.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1976 AMC Pacer added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-12-26.

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