1962 AMC Rambler American Specifications
1962 AMC Rambler American Navigation
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unit Steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1961 - 1963 |
| Price : | $1,830-$2,350 |
| Weight : | 2740 lbs | 1242.843 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3205 cc | 195.6 cu in. | 3.2 L. |
| Power : | 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter Type YF-2014S 1-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3205 cc | 195.6 cu in. | 3.2 L. |
| Power : | 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 1-barrel 1908-FC carburetor | |
Manual , 3 Automatic Lever Control Flash-O-Matic
Production Figures
| Total AMC Production for 1962 : | 442,300 |
| Total 1962 Rambler American production : | 125,676 |
| 1962 AMC Rambler American | |
| 400 Line Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 13,497 |
| 400 Line Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 5,773 |
| 400 Line Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 4,840 |
| 400 Line Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,134 |
| Custom Line Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 13,884 |
| Custom Line Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 8,998 |
| Custom Line Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P : | 4,398 |
| Custom Line Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 12,710 |
| Deluxe Line Business Coupe 2 dr. 3 P : | 281 |
| Deluxe Line Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 17,758 |
| Deluxe Line Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 29,665 |
| Deluxe Line Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 6,304 |
| Deluxe Line Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P : | 4,434 |
Dimension(s)
400 Line Convertible
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 173.1 in | 4397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.0 in | 2540 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.6 in | 1387 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
Deluxe Line Business Coupe
| Price : | $1,830 |
| Weight : | 2450 lbs | 1111.301 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 173.1 in | 4397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.0 in | 2540 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.6 in | 1387 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
Deluxe Line Sedan
| Price : | $1,900 |
| Weight : | 2505 lbs | 1136.249 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 173.1 in | 4397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.0 in | 2540 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.6 in | 1387 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
Deluxe Line Sedan
| Price : | $1,850 |
| Weight : | 2485 lbs | 1127.177 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 173.1 in | 4397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.0 in | 2540 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.6 in | 1387 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
Deluxe Line Station Wagon
| Price : | $1,960 |
| Weight : | 2510 lbs | 1138.517 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 173.1 in | 4397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.0 in | 2540 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.6 in | 1387 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
Deluxe Line Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,195 |
| Weight : | 2595 lbs | 1177.072 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 173.1 in | 4397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.0 in | 2540 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.6 in | 1387 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
Custom Line Sedan
| Price : | $1,960 |
| Weight : | 2510 lbs | 1138.517 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 173.1 in | 4397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.0 in | 2540 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.6 in | 1387 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
Custom Line Two-Door Sedan
| Price : | $1,910 |
| Weight : | 2500 lbs | 1133.981 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 173.1 in | 4397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.0 in | 2540 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.6 in | 1387 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
Custom Line Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,195 |
| Weight : | 2605 lbs | 1181.608 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 173.1 in | 4397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.0 in | 2540 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.6 in | 1387 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
Custom Line Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,145 |
| Weight : | 2570 lbs | 1165.732 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 173.1 in | 4397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.0 in | 2540 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.6 in | 1387 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
400 Line Sedan
| Price : | $2,090 |
| Weight : | 2590 lbs | 1174.804 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 173.1 in | 4397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.0 in | 2540 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.6 in | 1387 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
400 Line Sedan
| Price : | $2,045 |
| Weight : | 2560 lbs | 1161.196 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 173.1 in | 4397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.0 in | 2540 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.6 in | 1387 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
400 Line Station Wagon
Chassis # C644155
Engine # 3160133
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| Price : | $2,325 |
| Weight : | 2700 lbs | 1224.699 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 173.1 in | 4397 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.0 in | 2540 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.6 in | 1387 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent Rear : Live axle | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.00x15 |
1962 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,125 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,556 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.28 |
1962 AMC Rambler American FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1962 AMC Rambler American?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 AMC Rambler American? A: The 1962 AMC Rambler American has a wheelbase size of 100.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1962 AMC Rambler American? A: The 1962 AMC Rambler American has a length of 173.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1962 AMC Rambler American cost when new?A: The 1962 AMC Rambler American cost approximately $1,830 to $2,350 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 AMC Rambler American? A: The 1962 AMC Rambler American was offered as a 400 Line Convertible, 400 Line Sedan, 400 Line Station Wagon, Custom Line Sedan, Custom Line Station Wagon, Custom Line Two-Door Sedan, Deluxe Line Business Coupe, Deluxe Line Sedan, Deluxe Line Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1962 AMC Rambler American have? A: The 1962 AMC Rambler American had 6.00x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did AMC produce in 1962? A: AMC produced 442,300 automobiles in 1962.Q: How many 1962 Rambler Americans were produced? A: AMC produced 125,676 examples of the Rambler American in 1962.Q: What engines did the 1962 AMC Rambler American have? A: The 1962 AMC Rambler American had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3205 cc | 195.6 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 3800 RPM Inline 6 (3205 cc | 195.6 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 4200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1962 AMC Rambler American have? A: The 1962 AMC Rambler American had the following gearbox options: Manual, 3 speed Automatic Lever Control Flash-O-Matic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 AMC Rambler American? A: The 1962 AMC Rambler American has a wheelbase size of 100.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1962 AMC Rambler American? A: The 1962 AMC Rambler American has a length of 173.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1962 AMC Rambler American cost when new?A: The 1962 AMC Rambler American cost approximately $1,830 to $2,350 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 AMC Rambler American? A: The 1962 AMC Rambler American was offered as a 400 Line Convertible, 400 Line Sedan, 400 Line Station Wagon, Custom Line Sedan, Custom Line Station Wagon, Custom Line Two-Door Sedan, Deluxe Line Business Coupe, Deluxe Line Sedan, Deluxe Line Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1962 AMC Rambler American have? A: The 1962 AMC Rambler American had 6.00x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did AMC produce in 1962? A: AMC produced 442,300 automobiles in 1962.Q: How many 1962 Rambler Americans were produced? A: AMC produced 125,676 examples of the Rambler American in 1962.Q: What engines did the 1962 AMC Rambler American have? A: The 1962 AMC Rambler American had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3205 cc | 195.6 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 3800 RPM- 1962 AMC Rambler American Menu
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