These are standard specifications for the 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Manual , Automatic Push Button Flash-O-Matic , Manual with Overdrive
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1958 - 1961 |
| Price : | $2,400-$3,100 |
| Weight : | 3566 lbs | 1617.51 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Vee-Type | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4700 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 2040 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 270 BHP (198.72 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
Manual , Automatic Push Button Flash-O-Matic , Manual with Overdrive
Production Figures
| 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador | |
| Custom 400 Line 4 dr. 6 P : | 831 |
| Custom Line Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 9,269 |
| Custom Line Station Wagon 5 dr. 8 P : | 784 |
| Custom Line Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,010 |
| Deluxe Line Flt Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 273 |
| Super Line Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,299 |
| Super Line Station Wagon 5 dr. 8 P : | 277 |
| Super Line Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,099 |
Handling
1961 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,850 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador? A: The 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador has a wheelbase size of 117.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador? A: The 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador has a length of 199.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador? A: The 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador has a width of 73.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador cost when new?A: The 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador cost approximately $2,400 to $3,100 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador? A: The 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador was offered as a Custom 400 Line, Custom Line Sedan, Custom Line Station Wagon, Deluxe Line Flt Sedan, Super Line Sedan, Super Line Station Wagon.Q: What engines did the 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador have? A: The 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador had the following engine options: V 8Vee-Type (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4700 RPM V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 270 BHP (198.72 KW) Q: What transmissions did the 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador have? A: The 1961 AMC Rambler Ambassador had the following gearbox options: Manual, Automatic Push Button Flash-O-Matic, Manual with Overdrive.