1970 AMC Ambassador Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1970 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 :	1969 - 1973
Price :	$3,020-$4,120
Weight :	3330 lbs \| 1510.463 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3802 cc \| 232.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	7
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter Type WCD 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4982 cc \| 304.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Autolite 2-barrel model 2100

V 8
Displacement :	6391 cc \| 390.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	325 HP (239.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Bore :	4.2 in \| 106 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Autolite 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic , Automatic Shift-Command

Production Figures

Total AMC Production for 1970 :	242,664
Total 1970 Ambassador production :	59,941
1970 AMC Ambassador
DPL Hardtop Coupe 4 dr. 5 P :	2,036
DPL Sedan 4 dr. 5 P :	6,414
DPL Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P :	8,270
Sedan 4 dr. 5 P :	9,565
SST Hardtop Coupe 4 dr. 5 P :	8,255
SST Sedan 4 dr. 5 P :	19,687
SST Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P :	5,714

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	208.0 in \| 5283 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

DPL Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$3,590
Weight :	3525 lbs \| 1598.913 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	208.0 in \| 5283 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

DPL Hardtop Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$3,600
Weight :	3555 lbs \| 1612.521 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	208.0 in \| 5283 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

DPL Station Wagon

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Exterior
Price :	$3,950
Weight :	3820 lbs \| 1732.723 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	208.0 in \| 5283 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

SST Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$3,720
Weight :	3560 lbs \| 1614.789 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	208.0 in \| 5283 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

SST Hardtop Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$3,740
Weight :	3600 lbs \| 1632.933 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	208.0 in \| 5283 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

SST Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$4,120
Weight :	3850 lbs \| 1746.331 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	208.0 in \| 5283 mm.
Wheelbase :	122.0 in \| 3099 mm.
Front Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Handling

1970 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$3,900
Avg. Household Income :	$9,350
Avg. Home :	$23,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.36
Total Car Production :	8,283,949

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 AMC Ambassador? A: The 1970 AMC Ambassador has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1970 AMC Ambassador? A: The 1970 AMC Ambassador has a length of 208.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1970 AMC Ambassador cost when new?A: The 1970 AMC Ambassador cost approximately $3,020 to $4,120 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 AMC Ambassador? A: The 1970 AMC Ambassador was offered as a DPL Hardtop Coupe, DPL Sedan, DPL Station Wagon, Sedan, SST Hardtop Coupe, SST Sedan, SST Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did AMC produce in 1970? A: AMC produced 242,664 automobiles in 1970.

Q: How many 1970 Ambassadors were produced? A: AMC produced 59,941 examples of the Ambassador in 1970.

Q: What engines did the 1970 AMC Ambassador have? A: The 1970 AMC Ambassador had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4982 cc | 304.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 325 HP (239.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1970 AMC Ambassador have? A: The 1970 AMC Ambassador had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic, Automatic Shift-Command.