(1976 model)
| Marque (make) | AMC | Issued from | 1976 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Pacer 3.8 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Pacer | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | AMC | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4356 mm / 171.5 in / 171.5 in | Ground clearance | 121 mm / 4.8 in / 4.8 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1956 mm / 77.0 in / 77.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | 1359 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1359 kg / 2996 lb / 2996 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm / 100.0 in / 100.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1530 mm / 60.2 in / 60.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1556 mm / 61.3 in / 61.3 in | Fuel capacity | 83 l / 18.3 UK gal / 21.9 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | AMC | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 95.2 mm / 3.75 in / 3.75 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.8 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.07 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 3802 cm3 / 232.0 cu in / 232.0 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 633.67 cm3/cylinder / 38.669 cu in/cylinder / 38.669 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 67.1 kW / 91.2 hp / 91.2 hp at 3050 rpm / 3050 rpm / 3050 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 221.0 Nm / 163.0 lbft / 163.0 lbft at 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 66.2 kW / 90.0 bhp / 90.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | 23.7 kW/l / 0.528 bhp/cu in / 0.528 bhp/cu in | |
| Specific torque | 58.13 Nm/l / 0.508 lbft/cu in / 0.508 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 | 3.08 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 66.23 kW/ton / 90.05 bhp/ton / 90.05 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 | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.W.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of AMC Pacer 3.8
