These are standard specifications for the 1977 AMC Matador, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Fully synchronized; floor-shift , Automatic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1978 |
| Price : | $4,500-$4,900 |
| Weight : | 3700 lbs | 1678.292 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4228 cc | 258.0 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 98 BHP (72.128 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Torque : | 193 Ft-Lbs (262 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| V 8 90-degree | 2 barrel Motorcraft 2100 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4982 cc | 304.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 121 BHP (89.056 KW) @ 3450 RPM |
| Torque : | 219 Ft-Lbs (297 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| V 8 90-degree | 2 barrel Motorcraft 2100 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4982 cc | 304.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 126 BHP (92.736 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 219 Ft-Lbs (297 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| V 8 90-degree | 2 barrel motorcraft 2100 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L. |
| Power : | 129 BHP (94.944 KW) @ 3700 RPM |
| Torque : | 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 104 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.25;1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Manual Fully synchronized; floor-shift , Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.99:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.75:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 3.17:1 |
Production Figures
| Total AMC Production for 1977 : | 182,005 |
| Total 1977 Matador production : | 30,847 |
| 1977 AMC Matador | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 6,825 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 12,944 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 11,078 |
Handling
1977 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $15,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $49,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.65 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1977 AMC Matador?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1977 AMC Matador? A: The 1977 AMC Matador has a wheelbase size of 114.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1977 AMC Matador? A: The 1977 AMC Matador has a length of 209.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1977 AMC Matador cost when new?A: The 1977 AMC Matador cost approximately $4,500 to $4,900 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1977 AMC Matador? A: The 1977 AMC Matador was offered as a Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did AMC produce in 1977? A: AMC produced 182,005 automobiles in 1977.Q: How many 1977 Matadors were produced? A: AMC produced 30,847 examples of the Matador in 1977.Q: What engines did the 1977 AMC Matador have? A: The 1977 AMC Matador had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4228 cc | 258.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 98 BHP (72.128 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 193 Ft-Lbs (262 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (4982 cc | 304.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 121 BHP (89.056 KW) @ 3450 RPM and 219 Ft-Lbs (297 NM) @ 2000 RPM V 8 (4982 cc | 304.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 126 BHP (92.736 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 219 Ft-Lbs (297 NM) @ 2000 RPM V 8 (5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 129 BHP (94.944 KW) @ 3700 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 1600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1977 AMC Matador have? A: The 1977 AMC Matador had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Fully synchronized; floor-shift, Automatic.