1976 AMC PACER
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The AMC Pacer 1976 was introduced as a stylish and futuristic-looking car, with unique styling and an innovative design for its time. It was produced by the American Motors Corporation from 1975 to 1980 and was available in two-door coupe and four-door sedan body styles, with various engine options.
The base engine for the AMC Pacer 1976 was a 232 cubic inch inline-6, capable of producing 100 horsepower, while the optional engine was a 258 cubic inch inline-6, which was capable of producing 112 horsepower. The transmissions available for the car was a 3-speed manual and a 3-speed automatic.
The AMC Pacer 1976 had a wheelbase of 100.4 inches and an overall length of 171.8 inches. It was 77.1 inches wide and stood 52.2 inches tall. The car had a curb weight of approximately 2,700 pounds for the base coupe model, and around 3,000 pounds for the more powerful sedan models.
The AMC Pacer 1976 featured a unibody construction, which was an innovative design for the time. It featured a front suspension of the double wishbone type, while the rear featured a semi-trailing arm suspension. The car had power-assisted disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. The steering featured the recirculating ball type.
The interior of the AMC Pacer 1976 was spacious, with large windows and plenty of visibility. The car had comfortable bucket seats in the front, and a bench seat in the rear, which could accommodate up to three passengers. The dashboard featured a futuristic design, with gauges and controls that were easy to read and use.
Overall, the AMC Pacer 1976 was a pioneer in terms of design, construction and engineering for its time. Today, it is considered a collector's car and a symbol of the 1970s design era.
Milestones
- Introduction of AMC Pacer as a new model in 1975 at the Chicago Auto Show - Launch of the production of AMC Pacer on February 26, 1975, at Kenosha, Wisconsin - AMC Pacer won Motor Trend's Car of the Year award in 1975 - First model went on sale to the public in May 1975 - Introduction of the Pacer Coupe on January 1976 - Launch of Pacer D/L, Pacer Limited, and Pacer X models on February 13, 1976 - AMC Pacer started to feature options such as air conditioning, cruise control, and sunroof - AMC Pacer's production ceased in December 1979, with a total production of 280,000 vehicles.Technical
- The AMC Pacer 1976 had a 3.8-liter 6-cylinder engine that generated 90 horsepower. - It had a 3-speed automatic transmission or a 4-speed manual transmission. - The car had an overall length of 171.7 inches, width of 77.5 inches, and a height of 53.5 inches. - It had a curb weight of around 3,000 pounds. - The Pacer had a unibody construction, which means that the body and frame were one integrated unit. - It had a distinctive design, with wide doors, a large glass area, and a rounded shape. - The Pacer had front-wheel drive and a McPherson strut front suspension. - It had disk brakes on the front and drum brakes on the rear. - The car was available in several trim levels, including base, DL, and Limited Edition. - The Pacer's interior was roomy with plenty of legroom and headroom, and it featured bucket seats up front and a bench seat in the back. - It came with standard features such as power steering, power brakes, and an AM radio. - The Limited Edition models had additional features, such as air conditioning, tilt steering, a rear window defroster, and alloy wheels. - The Pacer's fuel economy was not impressive, with an estimated 18 miles per gallon in the city and 23 miles per gallon on the highway.
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