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AMC Matador X Coupé

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 103.60 mm × 87.40 mm 4.08 in × 3.44 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.9 litre 5896 cc (359.796 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.30:1
Fuel system 1 Mo carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 6.70 s
0-60 mph 8.90 s
0-100 mph 26.70 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.10 s @ 84.00
Standing km
Top speed 187 km/h (116 mph)
Fuel consumption 13.0 US mpg - R&T 'Normal Driving'
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 122.77 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 910.1 kPa (132 psi)
Specific torque 72.42 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.19
Unitary capacity 737 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2896 mm
wheelbase 114 in
Length (milimeters) 5316 mm
Length (inches) 209.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1966 mm
Width (inches) 77.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1316 mm
Height (inches) 51.8 in
L:W ratio 1.84
Ground clearance (milimeters) 137 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.4 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1792 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3951 lb
Weight distribuiton 58.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 92.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 20.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 24.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.300
Turning circle 11.10 m
Tyres Goodyear Custom Steelgard FR78-14
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 277 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.15

General information

RAC rating 53.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1974 AMC Matador X Coupé PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1974

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