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AMC Spirit Liftback 232 3-speed Specs

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

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Key Specs

Petrol

232 cu-in
3801 cm³

Inline 6

90 HP
91 PS / 67 kW

168 lb-ft
228 Nm

AMC Spirit Liftback 232 3-speed Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	Spirit - 1979 New Model

Body :	Coupé

Num. of Doors :	3 doors


AMC Spirit Liftback 232 3-speed Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 6

Engine Code :	AMC 232 I6

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Carburetor

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	232 cu-in / 3801 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.75 x 3.5 inches 95.3 x 88.90 mm

Number of valves :	12 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	8.00

Horsepower :	90 HP / 91 PS / 67 kW @ 3400 rpm

Maximum torque :	168 lb-ft / 228 Nm @ 1600 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	3 speed Manual


AMC Spirit Liftback 232 3-speed Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Highway ( - 2008):	9 MPG 27 L/100 km 10 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA City ( - 2008):	12 MPG 20 L/100 km 14 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Combined ( - 2008):	10 MPG 23 L/100 km 12 MPG UK

Range (EPA):	481 miles / 774 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	20.9 gallons 79 L 17.4 UK gallons

AMC Spirit Liftback 232 3-speed Performance

Top Speed :	- Mph / - km/h

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


AMC Spirit Liftback 232 3-speed Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	95.98 inches / 243.8 cm

Length :	168.5 inches / 428.0 cm

Width :	71.1 inches / 180.6 cm

Height :	51.61 inches / 131.1 cm

Front Axle :	58.11 inches / 147.6 cm

Rear Axle :	57.52 inches / 146.1 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	2881 lbs / 1307 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	14.4 kg/hp


AMC Spirit Liftback 232 3-speed Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	24.8 cu-ft / 702 L


AMC Spirit Liftback 232 3-speed 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 andtelescoping shock absorber. Twin-ball-joint. Stabilizer bar.

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