(1972 model)
| Marque (make) | AMC | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Ambassador SST | Issued until | |
| Serie | Ambassador | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | AMC | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5363 mm / 211.1 in / 211.1 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1962 mm / 77.2 in / 77.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Height | 1411 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1657 kg / 3653 lb / 3653 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3099 mm / 122.0 in / 122.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1522 mm / 59.9 in / 59.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | AMC | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 103.6 mm / 4.08 in / 4.08 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 87.3 mm / 3.44 in / 3.44 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.19 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 5899 cm3 / 360.0 cu in / 360.0 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 737.38 cm3/cylinder / 44.998 cu in/cylinder / 44.998 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 164.1 kW / 223.1 hp / 223.1 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 427.0 Nm / 314.9 lbft / 314.9 lbft at 3100 rpm / 3100 rpm / 3100 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 161.8 kW / 220.0 bhp / 220.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | 37.3 kW/l / 0.831 bhp/cu in / 0.831 bhp/cu in | |
| Specific torque | 72.39 Nm/l / 0.633 lbft/cu in / 0.633 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.87 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 175 km/h / 109 mph / 109 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 132.77 kW/ton / 180.52 bhp/ton / 180.52 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.W.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.RA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of AMC Ambassador SST
