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AMC Matador 5.0

General information

ModelAMC Matador 5.0
Year1972
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4982 ccm (304.00 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4982 ccm (304.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power152.10 PS (112 kW or 150 HP) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Max torque332.00 Nm (33.9 kgf-m or 244.9 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression8.4:1
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed155.0 km/h (96.3 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.0971 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1567 kg (3,454.6 pounds)
Overall length5240 mm (206.3 inches)
Overall width1970 mm (77.6 inches)
Overall height1370 mm (53.9 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase3000 mm (118.1 inches)
Fuel capacity74.0 litres (19.55 gallons)
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