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258 DL
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258 DL

First generation · 1975–1980RWDHatchback

The 258 DL is a rear-wheel-drive Pacer hatchback built from 1975 to 1980. A 4.2-litre inline-six makes 120 PS and 271 Nm through an automatic transmission, and the car weighs 1452 kg.

118 hpPower
1975-1980Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine4.2L I6
Displacement4.2 L
Cylinders6
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power118 hp
Torque271 Nm
Weight1452 kg
BodyHatchback

STORY

AMC introduced the Pacer for 1975 and built it until 1980. The body was unusually wide for a compact, with a large glass area that gave it the nickname 'the fishbowl'. It came as a hatchback coupe, with a wagon added for 1977. The standard engine was the 232 cu in six, with a 258 cu in six optional, and a 304 cu in V8 became available for 1978.

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