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AMC Matador Station Wagon 5.0

General information

ModelAMC Matador Station Wagon 5.0
Year1972
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating65.7 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
Bore x stroke95.2 x 87.3 mm (3.7 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0892 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1705 kg (3,758.9 pounds)
Overall length5210 mm (205.1 inches)
Overall width1970 mm (77.6 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase3000 mm (118.1 inches)
Fuel capacity76.0 litres (20.08 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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