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1978 AMC Matador

United StatesGasolineRWDWagon

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1978
Make
AMC
Model
Matador
Body Style
Wagon
Generation
2nd Generation Facelift
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
5.9 V8 Torque-Command
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
142 hp
Power (kW)
104 kW
Torque
377 Nm (278 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,899 cc

Dimensions

Length
5,474 mm (215.5 in)
Width
1,961 mm (77.2 in)
Height
1,443 mm (56.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,997 mm (118.0 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,350 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
4.73 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
7.7 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
14.6 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
1,519 mm (59.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,524 mm (60.0 in)
Turning Circle
12.95 m

Interior

Head Room, Front
1,013 mm (39.9 in)
Head Room, Rear
978 mm (38.5 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,087 mm (42.8 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,006 mm (39.6 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,521 mm (59.9 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,519 mm (59.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,516 mm (59.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,524 mm (60.0 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
60 kg (132 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Station Wagon

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

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