Third generation AMC Ambassador

1962

by 1962 model year, ambassador s chassis in fifth season on market. , while rambler sales had been enough third place in industry sales (behind chevrolet , ford), amc s management working on revolutionary , costly design set debut 1963 model year. in meantime, american motors needed save money, , since ambassador s sales had fallen in 1961, decided car downsized 1962 share body, windshield , 108-inch (2,743 mm) wheelbase classic line mate. accordingly, car marketed rambler ambassador.

the 1962 ambassador received new front end similar 1961–62 classic s, crosshatch design, recessed center section, , ambassador lettering. new, rectangular taillights seen @ ends of restyled rear fenders, lost fins entirely. exterior trim reshuffled, , new 2-door pillared sedan debuted. new 400 trim line added @ top of line, super , custom models remaining. ambassador offered more luxurious interiors, perhaps make fact shared wheelbase rambler classic. 400 had vinyl bucket seats, headrests, , color coordinated shag carpets.

the available engine amc s 327 cu in (5.4 l) ohv v8, in either regular fuel, 2-barrel carburetor , 8.7:1 compression ratio, 250 hp (186 kw; 253 ps) version or premium gasoline, 4-barrel version 9.7:1 compression ratio, 270 hp (201 kw; 274 ps) version. 1962 ambassador came dual chamber master brake cylinder separated front , rear brakes in event of failure of 1 chamber braking function remain. design offered few cars @ time. 1962 models equipped walker (brand) flow-through mufflers. 108-inch (2,743 mm) wheelbase 1962 ambassador lighter 117-inch (2,972 mm) wheelbase predecessors , when equipped 270 hp (201 kw; 274 ps) 327 cu in (5.4 l) v8, spirited performer.

the 1962, 327 cu in (5.4 l) v8 ambassador first time used same 108-inch (2,743 mm) wheelbase structure did 1957 rambler rebel equipped earlier solid lifter version of amc 327. 1957 rambler rebel equipped 3-speed column mounted manual transmission, quickest 4-door sedan made in united states, achieving 0 60 mph (0 97 km/h) acceleration in on 7 seconds, making faster hemi chrysler 300c, desoto adventurer, dodge d500, plymouth fury, , chevrolet fuel-injected 283. 1962 ambassador available 3-speed manual transmission , being same vehicle, should reach 60 mph did 1957 rambler rebel.