AMC Pacer
AMC Pacer
Manufacturer American Motors (AMC)
Production 1975 — 1980
Assembly Kenosha, Wisconsin
Mexico City (VAM)
Class Compact
Body style(s) 2-door hatchback
2-door locale wagon
Layout front-engine, extreme turn drive
Engine(s) 232 CID (3.8 L) I6
258 CID (4.2 L) I6
304 CID (5 L) V8
Transmission(s) 3-speed manual
3-speed with overdrive
4-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Wheelbase 100.0 inches (2,540 mm)
Length 171.8 inches (4,364 mm) (coupe)
Width 77.3 inches (1,963 mm)
Height 52.8 inches (1,341 mm) (coupe)
Curb weight 3,000 pounds (1,361 kg)
Fuel capacity 21.9 US gal (83 L/18 imp gal)
Designer Richard A. Teague

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