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AMC Pacer 1978 258 Limited Specs

(1979 - 1980) - Technical Specifications for Years 1979, 1980

Petrol

4235 cm³
258.4 cu-in

Inline 6

101 PS
100 HP / 74 kW

271 Nm
199 lb-ft

AMC Pacer 1978 258 Limited Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	Pacer - 1978 Update

Body :	Hatchback

Num. of Doors :	3 doors


AMC Pacer 1978 258 Limited 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 :	101 PS / 100 HP / 74 kW @ 3400 rpm

Maximum torque :	271 Nm / 199 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	4 speed Manual


AMC Pacer 1978 258 Limited Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Tank Capacity :	79 L 20.9 US gallons 17.4 UK gallons

AMC Pacer 1978 258 Limited Performance

Top Speed :	- km/h / - Mph

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


AMC Pacer 1978 258 Limited Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	254.0 cm / 100 inches

Length :	441.7 cm / 173.9 inches

Width :	195.6 cm / 77.01 inches

Height :	133.9 cm / 52.72 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 :	14.5 kg/hp


AMC Pacer 1978 258 Limited Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

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


AMC Pacer 1978 258 Limited 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 :	195/75 R14

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	195/75 R14

Turning circle :	11.3 m / 37.1 feet

Front Suspension :	Coil spring suspension. Sway bar.

Rear Suspension :	Leaf spring suspension