1976 American Motors Matador Wagon Base 304 Auto
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- Photo: 1976 AMC Matador Brougham (34000192313) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AMC Matador station wagon in yellow with matching boat and trailer on display at Rambler Ranch 1of2 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
- Photo: AMC Matador station wagon in yellow with matching boat and trailer on display at Rambler Ranch 2of2 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
- Photo: AMC Matador Wagon at Greenfield Village - June 2015 by priceman 141, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1973 AMC Matador station wagon at 2015 Macungie show 1of5 by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1976 American Motors Matador Wagon Base 304 Auto is a 5.0-liter V8 wagon with a 3-speed torque-command automatic, column shift and rear-wheel drive.
The Matador Wagon measures 215.5 inches long on a 118.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,063 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 304 CID OHV V8, 2-bbl |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV 16-valve, hydraulic lifters |
| Bore and Stroke | 95.3 x 87.4 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed Torque-Command automatic, column shift |
| Final Drive | 2.87 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 21 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Twin-ball-joint independent, coil springs, front sway bar |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link trailing-arm live axle, coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Turning Diameter | 42 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power front disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.0 in drum, self-adjusting |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 14-in. |
| Tires Front | H78 x 14 |
| Tires Rear | H78 x 14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 215.5 in |
| Width | 75.7 in |
| Height | 56.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 118 in |
| Front Track | 59.8 in |
| Rear Track | 60 in |
| Cargo Volume | 95.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,063 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 60 in |
| Hip Room Front | 59.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 59.8 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1976 American Motors Matador Wagon Base 304 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1976 American Motors MATADOR. 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
Sep 14, 1977 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ENGINE COOLING FANS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO BLADE SEPARATION DUE TO VIBRATIONS GENERATED DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FAN WITH ONE OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN.
NHTSA campaign 77V144000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1976 AMERICAN MOTORS MATADOR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.