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1971 AMC Matador 2-Dr Hardtop

Renamed from Rebel for 1971, with all-new front and rear styling. Competed with Chevrolet Chevelle, Dodge Coronet, Ford Torino, and Plymouth Satellite.
A1A197H100000
V8
Engine
2-Dr Hardtop
Body
Kenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 AMC Matador

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code A AMC
Year digit 1 1971
Transmission code A Automatic Column Shift
Series Code 1 Rebel
Body type code 9 2-Dr Hardtop
Body class code 7 Matador
Engine Code H V8, 304 CID, 2-BC (210 HP)
Production Number 100000 100000

Basic Information

MakeAMC
ModelMatador
Year1971
Body Style2-Dr Hardtop
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

EngineV8, 304 CID, 2-BC (210 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement304 CID
Horsepower210 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-BC
Assembly PlantKenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Pattern SourceAMC

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1967 through 1978
Headroom front39.3
Headroom rear37.0
Height54.5
Legroom front41.0
Legroom rear37.6
Length206.0
Nameplate origin1971
Wheelbase118.0
Width77.2

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)