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AMC Ambassador SST

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 95.20 mm × 87.30 mm 3.75 in × 3.44 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5 litre 4982 cc (304.02 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.40:1
Fuel system 1 AM carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 157 km/h (98 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 91.69 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 837.4 kPa (121.5 psi)
Specific torque 66.64 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.09
Unitary capacity 622.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3099 mm
wheelbase 122 in
Length (milimeters) 5363 mm
Length (inches) 211.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1962 mm
Width (inches) 77.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1411 mm
Height (inches) 55.6 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1636 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3607 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.87

General information

RAC rating 45.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1972 AMC Ambassador SST PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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