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304 V8

First generation · 1978–1980

The 304 V8 is a Pacer hatchback built from 1978 to 1980. Its 5.0-litre petrol V8 makes 125 PS and 332 Nm of torque.

123 hpPower

1978-1980Year

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304 V8, every angle

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Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Displacement5.0 L

Cylinders8

FuelPetrol

Performance

Numbers that matter

Power123 hp

Torque332 Nm

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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