1975 American Motors Pacer Base 232 Auto
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- Photo: 1976 AMC Pacer DL in Sand Tan over Red, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AMC Pacer 1975-1978 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AMC Pacer coupe two-tone in Florida by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used ..., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1977 AMC Pacer DL Wagon in Firecracker Red, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 AMC Pacer in Autumn Red metallic with bucket seats at 2021 AMO meet 2of7 by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wiki..., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1975 American Motors Pacer Base 232 Auto is a 100-hp 3.8-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed torque-command automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 100 horsepower.
The Pacer measures 171.8 inches long on a 100.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L OHV Inline-6 (232) |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 100 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 95.3 x 88.9 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Injection Type | 1-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed Torque-Command automatic (TorqueFlite A904) |
| 1st Gear | 2.45 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.45 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 2.2 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 22 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Isolated crossmember, coil springs, unequal-length wishbones, rack-and-pinion steering |
| Rear Suspension | Isolated live axle, leaf springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 10 in drums standard; front discs optional |
| Rear Brake Disc | 9 in drums |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.8 in |
| Width | 77 in |
| Height | 52.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 100 in |
| Front Track | 61.2 in |
| Rear Track | 60.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 29.6 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1975 American Motors Pacer Base 232 Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1975 American Motors PACER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 9, 1978 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM SENSOR CIRCUIT CONTAINS A TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WHICH COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN THE ENGINE IGNITION. THIS DIFFICULTY MAY BE CAUSED BY MECHANICAL OR CHEMICAL ACTIONS AT THE CONNECTOR.
Remedy: THE TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WILL BE MODIFIED BY THE DEALER BY CUTTING AND SOLDER-SPLICING THE WIRES.
NHTSA campaign 78V048000
May 28, 1975 · EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
NHTSA campaign 75V104000
Mar 18, 1975 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA campaign 75V045000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1975 AMERICAN MOTORS PACER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.