AMC Matador 1974–1975 car dimensions: 5316 mm long, 1961 mm wide and 1316 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,588 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 405 litres.
The Oleg Cassini package delivers a black knit nylon interior with copper accents throughout. Individual reclining front seats feature tufted biscuit trim and copper metallic buttons. Copper dials sit in the instrument panel, with Cassini crests on the head restraints and glovebox door. Thick carpet covers the floor and trunk. Air conditioning and cruise control were available as options on V8 models. The cabin seats four in a personal luxury layout with no electronic driver aids.
The coupe provides 405 liters of trunk space with the rear seats in place.
The cabin has plush individual adjustable and reclining front seats in black knit nylon with copper metallic buttons and tufted biscuit trim. Deep pile copper carpeting covers the floor with matching black fabric door panels and copper accents. The black headliner uses napped knit nylon. Front legroom is generous with good overall space for four, though rear headroom is limited by the fastback roof. Large glass areas and roll-down rear quarter windows aid visibility.
Fuel tank holds about 24.5 gallons of gasoline.
Front disc brakes standard with rear drums. power assist optional.
Energy-absorbing bumpers meet 5 mph no-damage standards.
Padded safety-shaped dashboard and collapsible steering column.
Seat belt interlock system on 1974 models.
Steel-belted radial tires standard for 1975.
Engines range from the base 232 or 258 cubic inch inline six to optional 304, 360, and 401 cubic inch V8s. Automatic transmission is common with V8s. Fuel use is high with larger engines, as one test noted around 13 mpg.
Servicing follows standard AMC practices of the era with available electronic ignition on later models. Catalytic converters appear for 1975 requiring unleaded fuel.
Safety equipment includes the mandated energy-absorbing bumpers, dual-circuit brakes with front discs, and a fully padded dashboard. The design incorporates a steel hoop in the roof for crush resistance.
The car uses many off-the-shelf components from other makers for reliability. Vinyl roof and copper accents need care to avoid wear. Parts remain available through specialist suppliers for this generation.
Length 5316 mm, Width 1961 mm, Height 1316 mm, Wheelbase 2896 mm (Matador 1974–1975)
Sources: manufacturer data and published specifications.