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1974 - AMC - Matador X Coupe

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1. Matador X Coupe 1974
General Information
Make AMC
Model Matador X Coupe
Production Year 1974
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Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2896 mm     (114 in)
Front Track 1516 mm     (59,7 in)
Rear Track 1524 mm     (60 in)
Length 5316 mm     (209,3 in)
Width 1966 mm     (77,4 in)
Height 1316 mm     (51,8 in)
Ground Clearance 137 mm     (5,4 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,84
Weight 1792 kg     (3947,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %58 / %42
Fuel Capacity 92,8 litre   (20,4 Imp gal ,  24,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
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Frontal Area
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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 5896 cc     (359,8 cu in)
Bore 103,6 mm     (4,08 in)
Stroke 87,4 mm     (3,44 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,19
Unitary Capacity 737 cc/cylinder    (44,97 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,3 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Mo 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 122,8 HP/ton    (91,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 37,3 HP/litre    (27,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption 13.0 US mpg - R&T ´Normal Driving´
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 6,7 s
0 - 60 mph 8,9 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 26,7 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 17,1 s    @ 135 km/h    (84 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 187 km/h   (116,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,15 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,3
Turning Circle Diameter 11,1 m    (36,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.TA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 277 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 216 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) Goodyear Custom Steelgard FR78-14
Tyres (rear) Goodyear Custom Steelgard FR78-14