These are standard specifications for the 1958 AMC Ambassador, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1958 - 1961 |
| Price : | $2,585-$3,820 |
| Weight : | 3450 lbs | 1564.894 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 4700 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel Model 4150C carburetor | |
Production Figures
| Total AMC Production for 1958 : | 162,182 |
| Total 1958 Ambassador production : | 14,570 |
| 1958 AMC Ambassador | |
| Custom Line Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,340 |
| Custom Line Hardtop Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 294 |
| Custom Line Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 6,369 |
| Custom Line Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 2,742 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 2,774 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,051 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.1 in | 5084 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.0 in | 2972 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.8 in | 1467 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.1 in | 1502 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,880 |
| Weight : | 3545 lbs | 1607.985 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.1 in | 5084 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.0 in | 2972 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.8 in | 1467 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.1 in | 1502 mm. |
Custom Line Sedan
| Price : | $2,730 |
| Weight : | 3460 lbs | 1569.43 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.1 in | 5084 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.0 in | 2972 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.8 in | 1467 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.1 in | 1502 mm. |
Custom Line Hardtop Sedan
| Price : | $3,820 |
| Weight : | 3475 lbs | 1576.233 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.1 in | 5084 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.0 in | 2972 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.8 in | 1467 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.1 in | 1502 mm. |
Custom Line Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,030 |
| Weight : | 3570 lbs | 1619.325 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.1 in | 5084 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.0 in | 2972 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.8 in | 1467 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.1 in | 1502 mm. |
Custom Line Hardtop Wagon
| Price : | $3,115 |
| Weight : | 3585 lbs | 1626.129 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 200.1 in | 5084 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.0 in | 2972 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.8 in | 1467 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.1 in | 1502 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.00x14 |
1958 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,750 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1958 AMC Ambassador FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1958 AMC Ambassador?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 AMC Ambassador? A: The 1958 AMC Ambassador has a wheelbase size of 117.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1958 AMC Ambassador? A: The 1958 AMC Ambassador has a length of 200.14 inches.Q: How much did the 1958 AMC Ambassador cost when new?A: The 1958 AMC Ambassador cost approximately $2,585 to $3,820 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1958 AMC Ambassador? A: The 1958 AMC Ambassador was offered as a Custom Line Hardtop Sedan, Custom Line Hardtop Wagon, Custom Line Sedan, Custom Line Station Wagon, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1958 AMC Ambassador have? A: The 1958 AMC Ambassador had 8.00x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did AMC produce in 1958? A: AMC produced 162,182 automobiles in 1958.Q: How many 1958 Ambassadors were produced? A: AMC produced 14,570 examples of the Ambassador in 1958.Q: What engine did the 1958 AMC Ambassador have? A: The engine powering the 1958 AMC Ambassador was a V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 4700 RPM.