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1975 AMC Pacer 2-Dr Sedan (Coupe)

All-new for 1975, marketed as "the first wide small car" (77.0-inch width). Competed with Chevrolet Monza and Mercury Bobcat.
Confidence 95%
A5A667E202643
I6
Engine
2-Dr Sedan (Coupe)
Body
Kenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1975 AMC Pacer

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code A AMC
Year digit 5 1975
Transmission code A Automatic Column Shift
Series Code 6 6
Body type code 6 2-Dr Sedan (Coupe)
Body class code 7 Pacer
Engine Code E I6, 232 CID, 1-BC
Production Number 202643 202643

Basic Information

MakeAMC
ModelPacer
Year1975
Body Style2-Dr Sedan (Coupe)
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

EngineI6, 232 CID, 1-BC
Cylinders6
Displacement232 CID
Horsepower90 HP
ConfigurationInline-6
Carburetor1-BC
Assembly PlantKenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Pattern SourceAMC

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1975 through 1980
Headroom front38.3
Headroom rear37.4
Height53.6
Legroom front42.0
Legroom rear34.8
Length171.5
Nameplate origin1975
Wheelbase100.0
Width77.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)