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AMC Spirit Sedan 4.2L Auto 101HP Specs

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

Petrol

258.4 cu-in
4235 cm³

Inline 6

100 HP
101 PS / 74 kW

199 lb-ft
271 Nm

AMC Spirit Sedan 4.2L Auto 101HP Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	Spirit - 1979 New Model

Body :	Hatchback

Num. of Doors :	3 doors


AMC Spirit Sedan 4.2L 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 4.2L Auto 101HP Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Highway ( - 2008):	9 MPG 26 L/100 km 11 MPG UK

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

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Combined ( - 2008):	11 MPG 21 L/100 km 13 MPG UK

Range (EPA):	438 miles / 705 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	20.9 gallons 79 L 17.4 UK gallons

AMC Spirit Sedan 4.2L Auto 101HP Performance

Top Speed :	- Mph / - km/h

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


AMC Spirit Sedan 4.2L Auto 101HP Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	95.98 inches / 243.8 cm

Length :	167.01 inches / 424.2 cm

Width :	72.01 inches / 182.9 cm

Height :	51.61 inches / 131.1 cm

Front Axle :	58.11 inches / 147.6 cm

Rear Axle :	57.01 inches / 144.8 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	2725 lbs / 1236 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	12.2 kg/hp


AMC Spirit Sedan 4.2L Auto 101HP Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	27.3 cu-ft / 773 L


AMC Spirit Sedan 4.2L 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.