1979 American Motors Concord DL 258 Auto
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- Photo: 1978 AMC Concord DL 2-door Sedan, front left by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AMC (3466206076) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 AMC Concord DL 2-door Sedan, rear right by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 AMC Concord DL Touring Wagon at Rambler Ranch 3of7 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: 1979 AMC Concord wagon US government fleet vehicle 2021 AMO at Rambler Ranch 2of5 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 1979 American Motors Concord DL 258 Auto is a 4.2-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed chrysler torqueflite a904 automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 17 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Concord measures 186.0 inches long on a 108.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,015 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.2L OHV Inline-6 (258) |
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 95.3 x 99.1 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed Chrysler TorqueFlite A904 automatic (Torque-Command) |
| 1st Gear | 2.45 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.45 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 2.2 |
| Final Drive | 2.53 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 22 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent A-arms, coil springs, soft-ride mounts |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, leaf springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Front disc (standard) |
| Rear Brake Disc | Rear drums |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | Fiberglass-belted radial WSW |
| Tires Rear | Fiberglass-belted radial WSW |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 186 in |
| Width | 71 in |
| Height | 51.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108 in |
| Front Track | 57.6 in |
| Rear Track | 57.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,015 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.6 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1979 American Motors CONCORD. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 30, 2009 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION IS RECALLING 2,790 MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS, P/NO. M6737 SOLD UNDER CARTER AND NAPA BRANDS AND P/NO. 2M6737 SOLD UNDER ACCU-FLOW AND TRU-FLOW BRANDS SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2008 AND MARCH 2009 FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM ROD IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PUMP DIAPHRAGM RODS MAY CAUSE THE PUMP TO PRODUCE EXCESS PRESSURE.
Consequence: EXCESS FUEL PUMP PRESSURE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
NHTSA campaign 09E021000
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
Jan 30, 1979 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
INFORMATION ON TIRE AIR PRESSURE PLACARDS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE INCORRECT. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH FEDERAL MOTOR SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS".
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL CORRECTED TIRE PLACARDS TO ALL OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 79V040000
Oct 18, 1978 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
THE MANUAL LOCK RELEASE LEVER ON THE SPLIT-BACK BENCH ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS BENT CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE INERTIA SEAT LOCK ASSEMBLY FROM FUNCTIONING AUTOMATICALLY. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT SEAT BACK MAY NOT LOCK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION IF THE CAR IS MOVING FORWARD AND BROUGHT TO AN ABRUPT STOP.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPOSITION THE MANUAL RELEASE LEVER IF FOUND NECESSARY, IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE ANY INTERFERENCE ON THE INERTIA LOCK PENDULUM.
NHTSA campaign 78V229000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 AMERICAN MOTORS CONCORD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.