(1963 model)
| Marque (make) | Rambler | Issued from | 1963 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Ambassador V8 990 Sedan | Issued until | |
| Serie | Ambassador | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Rambler | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4796 mm / 188.8 in / 188.8 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1811 mm / 71.3 in / 71.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Height | 1405 mm / 55.3 in / 55.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1421 kg / 3133 lb / 3133 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2845 mm / 112.0 in / 112.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1488 mm / 58.6 in / 58.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1461 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Fuel capacity | 72 l / 15.8 UK gal / 19.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.23 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 5354 cm3 / 326.7 cu in / 326.7 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 669.25 cm3/cylinder / 40.840 cu in/cylinder / 40.840 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.7 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 186.4 kW / 253.4 hp / 253.4 hp at 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 461.0 Nm / 340.0 lbft / 340.0 lbft at 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 183.9 kW / 250.0 bhp / 250.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 46.7 kW/l / 1.040 bhp/cu in / 1.040 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 86.10 Nm/l / 0.753 lbft/cu in / 0.753 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 175.93 kW/ton / 239.20 bhp/ton / 239.20 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 | recirculating ball | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 7.50 x 14 | Tyres rear | 7.50 x 14 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Rambler Ambassador V8 990 Sedan
