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Hindustan Ambassador Mark 3

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 73.00 mm × 88.90 mm 2.87 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1489 cc (90.864 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 7.20:1
Fuel system 1 SU type HS 2 carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 19.80 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 25.00 s
Standing km
Top speed 119 km/h (74 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 43.99 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 843.9 kPa (122.4 psi)
Specific torque 67.16 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 3
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.82
Unitary capacity 372.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2460 mm
wheelbase 96.9 in
Length (milimeters) 4340 mm
Length (inches) 170.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1650 mm
Width (inches) 65 in
Height (milimeters) 1600 mm
Height (inches) 63 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters) 200 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1114 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2456 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 55 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.750
Turning circle 10.80 m
Tyres 5.90 x 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.88

General information

RAC rating 13.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Hindustan Ambassador Mark 3 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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