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| 1973 AMC Matador V8 Series 10 | ||
| Station Wagon 2-seat | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,239.00 | |
| No. Produced | 11,643 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | American Motors Corporation | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 7318-7 | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 118 inches | |
| Length | 207.7 inches | |
| Width | 77.2 inches | |
| Height | 57.4 inches | |
| Front Tread | 60 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 60 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, OHV | |
| Displacement | 304 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/4 & 3.44 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.4 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 150@4200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 45 | |
| Torque | 245@2500 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | ||
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Fully synchronized | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.64 | |
| 2nd | 1.61 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.64 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Live | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | |||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball and nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums | ||
| Front Size | 10 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 10 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 10 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | Unleaded | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | E78 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 19.5 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 13 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting A3t187H100001 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 13 | ||
| Digits 1: Manufacturer | |||
| Digits 2: Model year | |||
| Digits 3: Transmission | |||
| Digits 4: Series | |||
| Digits 5: Body style | |||
| Digits 6: Series | |||
| Digits 7: Engine | |||
| Digits 8-13: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield. Serial nos. may also beign 70 | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced includes 6 & V8 models. | |||
| References | |
| 1973 American Motors Data Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Technical Service Manual 1973 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Automotive Industries April 1 1973 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1973 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Motor Age April 1973 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Snow White | |
| Grasshopper Green Metallic | ||
| Cordoba Brown Metallic | ||
| Trans-Am Red | ||
| Diamond Blue Metallic | ||
| Olynpic Blue Metallic | ||
| Fairway Green Metallic | ||
| Talllyho Green Metallic | ||
| Pewter Silver Metallic | ||
| Fawn Beige | ||
| Copper Tan Metallic | ||
| Mellow Yellow | ||
| Blarney Green Metallic | ||
| Maxi Blue | ||
| Fresh Plum Metallic | ||
| Daisy Yellow | ||
| Vineyard Maroon. Metallic | ||
| Black | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| 360 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| 401 cu. in. V8 engine | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |