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Vehicles›Make›AMC›Model›Matador

1974 AMC Matador

United States Gasoline RWD CoupeUpdated Aug 23, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1974
Make: AMC
Model: Matador
Body Style: Coupe
Generation: 2nd Generation
Doors: 2
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: Automatic, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 5.9 V8 Torque-Command
Engine Configuration: V
Power (hp): 177 hp
Power (kW): 131 kW
Torque: 386 Nm (285 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5,899 cc

Dimensions

Length: 5,316 mm (209.3 in)
Width: 1,961 mm (77.2 in)
Height: 1,316 mm (51.8 in)
Wheelbase: 2,896 mm (114.0 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 2,400 rpm

Engine Fluids

Engine Oil, Volume: 4.73 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume: 7.7 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume: 16.5 litres

Engine Configuration

Bore: 103.63 mm (4.1 in)
Stroke: 87.38 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio: 8.25 :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: 955 mm (37.6 in)
Head Room, Rear: 914 mm (36.0 in)
Leg Room, Front: 1,092 mm (43.0 in)
Leg Room, Rear: 846 mm (33.3 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load: 45 kg (99 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Coupé

Equipment

Other Equipment

Normal Roof: Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Full-Size Car
British Classification: Executive Car
Australian Classification: Large Car
European Segment: E-Segment
Car.info Classification: Executive Car

AMC emblem

AMC111 vehicles

MatadorModel3 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Coupe

Variant

Matador Standard1971–1978

Matador Coupe Generations4 of 5

Year

1974

Powertrain

Horsepower

177 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Transmission

Gasoline