For 1978 the 258 cubic inch inline six remained the standard engine in the sedan and coupe, with the 360 cubic inch V8 being optional, and all station wagons included the 360 cubic inch V8. Power output was increased with the inline six now rated at 120 horsepower, and the V8 returned to 140 horsepower. The engines featured electronic ignition, and a column mounted automatic transmission was standard on all Matadors. Matadors were available in thirteen exterior colors. 1978 was the final year of the Matador.
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American Motors Corporation (AMC; commonly referred to as American Motors) was an American automobile manufacturing company formed by the merger of Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and Hudson Motor Car Company on May 1, 1954.
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Power output was increased with the I6 now rated at 120 hp
Year: Second generation, 1978
Power output was increased with the I6 now rated at 120 hp
Second generation, colors
Matadors were available in thirteen exterior colors.
Body style, sedan: Second generation
1974 model year introduced the second-generation
Body style, coupe: Second generation
AMC introduced a new two-door model.
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American Motors Corporation (AMC; commonly referred to as American Motors) was an American automobile manufacturing company formed by the merger of Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and Hudson Motor Car Company on May 1, 1954.
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