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1972 - AMC - Ambassador SST

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General Information
Make AMC
Model Ambassador SST
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3099 mm     (122 in)
Front Track 1522 mm     (59,9 in)
Rear Track 1524 mm     (60 in)
Length 5363 mm     (211,1 in)
Width 1962 mm     (77,2 in)
Height 1411 mm     (55,6 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 1657 kg     (3649,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer AMC
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5899 cc     (359,98 cu in)
Bore 103,6 mm     (4,08 in)
Stroke 87,3 mm     (3,44 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,19
Unitary Capacity 737,38 cc/cylinder    (45 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 AM carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 220 HP     (164,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 427 N.m     (315,1 lb.ft ,  43,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3100 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 356 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 132,8 HP/ton    (99 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 37,3 HP/litre    (27,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 175 km/h   (108,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,87 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.RA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)