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AMC Spirit Sedan 258 Auto 101HP Specs

(1978 - 1979) - Technical Specifications for Years 1978, 1979

Petrol

258.4 cu-in
4235 cm³

Inline 6

100 HP
101 PS / 74 kW

199 lb-ft
271 Nm

AMC Spirit Sedan 258 Auto 101HP Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	Spirit - 1979 New Model

Body :	Hatchback

Num. of Doors :	3 doors


AMC Spirit Sedan 258 Auto 101HP 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 :	258.4 cu-in / 4235 cm³

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

Number of valves :	12 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	8.0

Horsepower :	100 HP / 101 PS / 74 kW @ 3400 rpm

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

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	3 speed Automatic


AMC Spirit Sedan 258 Auto 101HP Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Highway ( - 2008):	13 MPG 18 L/100 km 16 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA City ( - 2008):	17 MPG 14 L/100 km 20 MPG UK

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

Range (EPA):	334 miles / 537.41496598639 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	20.9 gallons 79 L 17.4 UK gallons

AMC Spirit Sedan 258 Auto 101HP Performance

Top Speed :	- Mph / - km/h

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


AMC Spirit Sedan 258 Auto 101HP Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	95.98 inches / 243.8 cm

Length :	166.81 inches / 423.7 cm

Width :	71.1 inches / 180.6 cm

Height :	51.69 inches / 131.3 cm

Front Axle :	58.11 inches / 147.6 cm

Rear Axle :	57.52 inches / 146.1 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	2791 lbs / 1266 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	12.5 kg/hp


AMC Spirit Sedan 258 Auto 101HP Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	28.6 cu-ft / 810 L


AMC Spirit Sedan 258 Auto 101HP Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

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

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

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	C78/- R14

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	C78/- R14

Front Suspension :	Independent strut type with steel coil springs and telescoping shock absorber. Twin-ball-joint.

Rear Suspension :	Live axle on leaf springs and telescoping shock absorbers.