AMC Matador 1974–1978

1 generation

No photos yet6.6 AT (238 PS)

General information

Number of doors2

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine6573 cm3 Gasoline

Power235 hp

GearboxAutomatic

Origin

United States

Trim

3.8 AT (101 PS)3.8 MT (101 PS)4.2 AT (112 hp)5.0 AT (152 PS)5.9 AT (177 hp)5.9 AT (198 hp)5.9 AT (223 PS)6.6 AT (238 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Cylinder bore105.8 mm

Max power (kW)175 kW

Valves per cylinder2

Engine power235 hp

Engine power238 PS

Turnover of maximum torque3200 RPM

Maximum torque454 N*m

Max power at RPM4600 RPM

Capacity6573 cm3

Number of cylinders8

Compression ratio8.5

Stroke cycle93.5 mm

Engine codeAMC V-8 401

Engine modelAMC V-8 401

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Height1316 mm

Clearance135 mm

Front track width1516 mm

Back track width1524 mm

Curb weight1801 kg

Width1961 mm

Wheelbase2896 mm

Number of seater4

Min trunk capacity490 l

Length5316 mm

Max trunk capacity603 l

Body typeCoupe

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear3

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Fuel tank capacity94 l

Suspension and brakes

Back suspensionDependent, spring

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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