1978
3 engine options
AMC Matador
8 generations · 24 engine options · data across all years of the Matador platform.
11,189
Labor times
1,188
Torque specs
0
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
216
Fluid specs
0
Open recalls
5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1978 258ci I6
$11,290
~$2,258/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1977
3 engine options
1976
3 engine options
1975
3 engine options
1974
3 engine options
1973
3 engine options
1972
3 engine options
1971
3 engine options
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