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Matador
1978 AMC Matador
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
AMC
Model
Matador
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
2nd Generation Facelift
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.2 Torque-Command
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
122 hp
Power (kW)
89 kW
Torque
273 Nm (201 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,235 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,319 mm
(209.4 in)
Width
1,966 mm
(77.4 in)
Height
1,316 mm
(51.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,896 mm
(114.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,200 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
4.73 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
8 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
12.7 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
95.25 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
99.06 mm
(3.9 in)
Compression Ratio
8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
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
1,516 mm
(59.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,524 mm
(60.0 in)
Turning Circle
12.95 m
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)
Hip Room, Front
1,534 mm
(60.4 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,295 mm
(51.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,534 mm
(60.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,499 mm
(59.0 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
45 kg
(99 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
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
111 vehicles
Matador
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Matador Standard
1971–1978
Matador Coupe Generations
5 of 5
2nd Generation Facelift
1975–1978
Year
1978
Powertrain
4.2 Torque-Command
Horsepower
122 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
RWD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
