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Ambassador
1971 AMC Ambassador
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1971
Make
AMC
Model
Ambassador
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
3rd Generation 2nd Facelift
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Hardtop 5.0 V8 Shift-Command
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
213 hp
Power (kW)
157 kW
Torque
407 Nm (300 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,982 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,354 mm
(210.8 in)
Width
1,961 mm
(77.2 in)
Height
1,384 mm
(54.5 in)
Wheelbase
3,099 mm
(122.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,600 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
4.73 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
95.25 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
87.38 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
8.4 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Cast Iron
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,524 mm
(60.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,524 mm
(60.0 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
998 mm
(39.3 in)
Head Room, Rear
940 mm
(37.0 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
AMC
111 vehicles
Leg Room, Front
1,041 mm
(41.0 in)
Leg Room, Rear
955 mm
(37.6 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Ambassador
Model
11 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Ambassador Standard
1966–1972
Ambassador Sedan Generations
6 of 7
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3rd Generation 2nd Facelift
1971
Year
1971
Powertrain
Hardtop 5.0 V8 Shift-Command
Horsepower
213 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
RWD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
