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AMC Pacer 1978 258-2B 4-speed Sport Pkg DL Specs

(1977 - 1978) - Technical Specifications for Years 1977, 1978

Petrol

4235 cm³
258.4 cu-in

Inline 6

122 PS
120 HP / 90 kW

273 Nm
201 lb-ft

AMC Pacer 1978 258-2B 4-speed Sport Pkg DL Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	Pacer - 1978 Update

Body :	Hatchback

Num. of Doors :	3 doors


AMC Pacer 1978 258-2B 4-speed Sport Pkg DL Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 6

Engine Code :	AMC 258 I6

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Carburetor

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	4235 cm³ / 258.4 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	95.3 x 99.1 mm 3.75 x 3.9 inches

Number of valves :	12 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	8.0

Horsepower :	122 PS / 120 HP / 90 kW @ 3600 rpm

Maximum torque :	273 Nm / 201 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	4 speed Manual


AMC Pacer 1978 258-2B 4-speed Sport Pkg DL Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Highway ( - 2008):	25 L/100 km 11 MPG UK 9 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA City ( - 2008):	16 L/100 km 18 MPG UK 15 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Combined ( - 2008):	19 L/100 km 15 MPG UK 12 MPG US

Range (EPA):	612 km / 380 miles

Fuel Tank Capacity :	76 L 20.1 US gallons 16.7 UK gallons

AMC Pacer 1978 258-2B 4-speed Sport Pkg DL Performance

Top Speed :	- km/h / - Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	- s


AMC Pacer 1978 258-2B 4-speed Sport Pkg DL Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	254.0 cm / 100 inches

Length :	436.9 cm / 172.01 inches

Width :	195.6 cm / 77.01 inches

Height :	134.1 cm / 52.8 inches

Front Axle :	155.4 cm / 61.18 inches

Rear Axle :	60.0 cm / 23.62 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	1462 kg / 3223 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	12 kg/hp


AMC Pacer 1978 258-2B 4-speed Sport Pkg DL Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	912 L / 32.2 cu-ft


AMC Pacer 1978 258-2B 4-speed Sport Pkg DL Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (- mm / - inches)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Drums (229 mm / 9.02 inches)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	D78/- R14

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	D78/- R14

Turning circle :	11.3 m / 37.1 feet

Front Suspension :	Coil spring suspension. Sway bar.

Rear Suspension :	Leaf spring suspension