Rambler American
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Detailed specifications and information
| Name | Rambler American |
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| Source | Wikidata |
| Manufacturer | American Motors Corporation (AMC) Source |
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| Retrieved At | 2026-11-05 |
| Powertrain | 195.6 cu in (3.2 L) I6 Source |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual 3-speed with overdrive 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic 3-speed semi-automatic [ 46 ] Source |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase: 100 in (2,540 mm) [ 5 ]; Length: 178.25 in (4,528 mm) [ 6 ]; Width: 73 in (1,854 mm); Height: 57.32 in (1,456 mm); Wheelbase: 100 in (2,540 mm); Length: 173.1 in (4,397 mm) [ 17 ]; Width: 70 in (1,778 mm); Height: 56.2 in (1,427 mm); Wheelbase: 106 in (2,692 mm); Length: 177.25 in (4,502 mm) [ 47 ] (1964-65) 181 in (4,597 mm) (1966-69); Width: 70.8 in (1,798 mm); Height: 54.5 in (1,384 mm) Source |
Detailed source specifications
| Section | Label | Value | Source Url |
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| Powertrain | Engine | 195.6 cu in (3.2 L) I6 | Source |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase | 100 in (2,540 mm) [ 5 ] | Source |
| Dimensions | Length | 178.25 in (4,528 mm) [ 6 ] | Source |
| Dimensions | Width | 73 in (1,854 mm) | Source |
| Dimensions | Height | 57.32 in (1,456 mm) | Source |
| Dimensions | Curb weight | 2,439–2,554 lb (1,106–1,158 kg) [ 7 ] | Source |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase | 100 in (2,540 mm) | Source |
| Dimensions | Length | 173.1 in (4,397 mm) [ 17 ] | Source |
| Dimensions | Width | 70 in (1,778 mm) | Source |
| Dimensions | Height | 56.2 in (1,427 mm) | Source |
| Powertrain | Engine | 195.6 cu in (3.2 L) I6 199 cu in (3.3 L) I6 232 cu in (3.8 L) I6 290 cu in (4.8 L) V8 2-bbl 290 cu in (4.8 L) V8 4-bbl 343 cu in (5.6 L) V8 4-bbl 390 cu in (6.4 L) V8 4-bbl | Source |
| Powertrain | Transmission | 3-speed manual 3-speed with overdrive 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic 3-speed semi-automatic [ 46 ] | Source |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase | 106 in (2,692 mm) | Source |
| Dimensions | Length | 177.25 in (4,502 mm) [ 47 ] (1964-65) 181 in (4,597 mm) (1966-69) | Source |
| Dimensions | Width | 70.8 in (1,798 mm) | Source |
| Dimensions | Height | 54.5 in (1,384 mm) | Source |
| Dimensions | Curb weight | Approximate: 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) | Source |
| v t e American Motors Corporation | Rambler | Ambassador by Rambler American Classic Marlin Rambler Six and V8 Rambler Rebel | Source |
| External links | Rambler | Ambassador by Rambler American Classic Marlin Rambler Six and V8 Rambler Rebel | Source |
Contents
| Field | Value 1 |
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| Rambler American | — |
| Second generation: 1962 convertible | — |
| Overview | — |
| Manufacturer | American Motors Corporation (AMC) |
| Production | 1958 – 1969 |
| Assembly | United States: Kenosha, Wisconsin ( Kenosha Engine ) Australia: Port Melbourne ( AMI ) [ 1 ] Canada: Brampton, Ontario Iran: Tehran ( Pars Khodro ) Mexico: Mexico City ( VAM ) South Africa: Pretoria |
| Body and chassis | — |
| Class | Compact |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | AMC's "junior cars" |
| Chronology | — |
| Predecessor | Nash Rambler Nash Metropolitan |
| Successor | AMC Hornet |
First generation
| Field | Value 1 |
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| First generation | — |
| 1959 Rambler American 2-Door Club Sedan | — |
| Overview | — |
| Production | 1958 – 1960 |
| Body and chassis | — |
| Body style | 2-door sedan 2-door station wagon 4-door sedan 2-door sedan delivery |
| Powertrain | — |
| Engine | 195.6 cu in (3.2 L) I6 |
| Dimensions | — |
| Wheelbase | 100 in (2,540 mm) [ 5 ] |
| Length | 178.25 in (4,528 mm) [ 6 ] |
| Width | 73 in (1,854 mm) |
| Height | 57.32 in (1,456 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,439–2,554 lb (1,106–1,158 kg) [ 7 ] |
Second generation
| Field | Value 1 |
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| Second generation | — |
| 1963 American 440-H hardtop | — |
| Overview | — |
| Production | 1961 – 1963 |
| Designer | Edmund E. Anderson |
| Body and chassis | — |
| Body style | 2/4-door sedan 2-door convertible 2-door hardtop (1963) 2/4-door station wagon |
| Powertrain | — |
| Engine | 195.6 cu in (3.2 L) I6 |
| Dimensions | — |
| Wheelbase | 100 in (2,540 mm) |
| Length | 173.1 in (4,397 mm) [ 17 ] |
| Width | 70 in (1,778 mm) |
| Height | 56.2 in (1,427 mm) |
Third generation
| Field | Value 1 |
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| Third generation | — |
| 1964 Rambler American 440-H hardtop | — |
| Overview | — |
| Also called | Aria and Shahin built by Pars Khodro ( Iran ) |
| Production | 1964 – 1969 |
| Designer | Dick Teague |
| Body and chassis | — |
| Body style | 2-door convertible 2-door hardtop 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon |
| Related | IKA Torino ( Argentina ) |
| Powertrain | — |
| Engine | 195.6 cu in (3.2 L) I6 199 cu in (3.3 L) I6 232 cu in (3.8 L) I6 290 cu in (4.8 L) V8 2-bbl 290 cu in (4.8 L) V8 4-bbl 343 cu in (5.6 L) V8 4-bbl 390 cu in (6.4 L) V8 4-bbl |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual 3-speed with overdrive 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic 3-speed semi-automatic [ 46 ] |
| Dimensions | — |
| Wheelbase | 106 in (2,692 mm) |
| Length | 177.25 in (4,502 mm) [ 47 ] (1964-65) 181 in (4,597 mm) (1966-69) |
| Width | 70.8 in (1,798 mm) |
| Height | 54.5 in (1,384 mm) |
| Curb weight | Approximate: 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) |
External links
| Field | Value 1 | Value 2 |
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| v t e American Motors Corporation | — | — |
| Vehicles | AMC Ambassador AMX AMX III Concord Eagle Gremlin Hornet Italia Javelin Marlin Matador Metropolitan Pacer Rebel Spirit IKA-Renault Torino Rambler Ambassador by Rambler American Classic Marlin Rambler Six and V8 Rambler Rebel Renault Alliance Encore Fuego LeCar 18i/Sportwagon Medallion Premier Military M422 Mighty Mite VAM Lerma Concept Amitron AMX-GT Cavalier Astra-Gnome Electron Tarpon XR-400 | |
| AMC | Ambassador AMX AMX III Concord Eagle Gremlin Hornet Italia Javelin Marlin Matador Metropolitan Pacer Rebel Spirit | — |
| IKA-Renault | Torino | — |
| Rambler | Ambassador by Rambler American Classic Marlin Rambler Six and V8 Rambler Rebel | — |
| Renault | Alliance Encore Fuego LeCar 18i/Sportwagon Medallion Premier | — |
| Military | M422 Mighty Mite | — |
| VAM | Lerma | — |
| Concept | Amitron AMX-GT Cavalier Astra-Gnome Electron Tarpon XR-400 | — |
| Affiliations | AM General Australian Motor Industries Beijing Jeep Chrysler Hudson Motors Industrias Kaiser Argentina Jeep Kelvinator Nash Motors Nash-Kelvinator Rambler Renault Vehículos Automotores Mexicanos Wheel Horse | — |
| People | Roy Abernethy Edmund E. Anderson Richard Arbib A.E. Barit Georges Besse Joseph E. Cappy François Castaing Roy D. Chapin Jr. John A. Conde Richard E. Cross Jose Dedeurwaerder Robert B. Evans Charles T. Jeffery Thomas B. Jeffery Roy Lunn George W. Mason Gerald C. Meyers Charles W. Nash Norbert Ostrowski George W. Romney Helene Rother Dick Teague W. Paul Tippett Jr. | — |
| Facilities | American Center Bramalea Assembly Brampton Assembly Kenosha Engine Toledo Complex | — |
| Related topics | AMC 15 AMC 20 AMC and Jeep transmissions Collier Motors Computerized engine control Cross Country (automobile) Electrosport Engines (list) Go package Rambler Ranch Renix Weather Eye | — |
| Category Commons | — | — |
External links
| Amc | Ambassador Amx Amx Iii Concord Eagle Gremlin Hornet Italia Javelin Marlin Matador Metropolitan Pacer Rebel Spirit |
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| IKA-Renault | Torino |
| Rambler | Ambassador by Rambler American Classic Marlin Rambler Six and V8 Rambler Rebel |
| Renault | Alliance Encore Fuego LeCar 18i/Sportwagon Medallion Premier |
| Military | M422 Mighty Mite |
| VAM | Lerma |
| Concept | Amitron AMX-GT Cavalier Astra-Gnome Electron Tarpon XR-400 |
External links
| Field | Value 1 | Value 2 | Value 3 | Value 4 | Value 5 | Value 6 | Value 7 | Value 8 | Value 9 | Value 10 |
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| v t e American Motors Corporation (AMC) road car timeline, United States market, 1954–1987 Eagle » | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Type 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Subcompact car Metropolitan LeCar Encore Gremlin Spirit Compact car Rambler Rambler American Hornet Concord Jet Pacer Alliance Mid-size car Six & V8 Six Classic Rebel Matador 18i/Sportwagon Medallion Rebel Marlin Matador Coupe Full-size car Nash Ambassador Ambassador Hudson Hornet Hudson Wasp Sports car / Roadster N-H AMX AMX Fuego GTA Italia Javelin Crossover utility v. Eagle SUV see early timeline of Jeep models see late timeline of Jeep models Military vehicles Mighty Mite AM General Vehicles sold under Renault marque in gold background | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Type | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Subcompact car | Metropolitan | LeCar | Encore | — | — | — | — | |||
| Gremlin | Spirit | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Compact car | Rambler | Rambler American | Hornet | Concord | — | — | — | — | ||
| Jet | Pacer | Alliance | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Mid-size car | Six & V8 | Six | Classic | Rebel | Matador | 18i/Sportwagon | Medallion | |||
| Rebel | Marlin | Matador Coupe | — | — | ||||||
| Full-size car | Nash Ambassador | Ambassador | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Hudson Hornet | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Hudson Wasp | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Sports car / Roadster | N-H | AMX | AMX | Fuego | GTA | — | ||||
| Italia | Javelin | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Crossover utility v. | Eagle | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| SUV | see early timeline of Jeep models | see late timeline of Jeep models | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Military vehicles | Mighty Mite | AM General | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Vehicles sold under Renault marque in gold background | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Available sourced specifications
| Manufacturer | American Motors Corporation |
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| Last sourced | 2026-11-05 |