American Motors Matador License Plate Bulb Size

The American Motors Matador license plate light requires a 194 bulb size for the specific lighting components located at the rear of the vehicle. Data for the bulb specifications covers the range from 1974 through 1977.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
1977	194
1974	194

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.	194

Other Locations

Additional Notes

The 194 bulb is the sole license plate bulb size listed for the American Motors Matador across the available specifications.
The 194 is an ANSI-standardized miniature wedge bulb, classified under the T10 form factor, and operates at 12 volts with a power draw of 3.78 watts.
The T10 designation refers to a tubular bulb with a wedge base, a common format in low-current automotive auxiliary lighting applications such as license plate illumination.
The 1974 and 1977 Matador share the same 194 bulb fitment for the license plate position.
The wedge base design of the 194 bulb means it is retained by friction rather than a bayonet or screw mechanism, which is a defining characteristic of this bulb family.
At 3.78 watts, the 194 operates at a relatively low wattage consistent with its role as an auxiliary lamp rather than a primary lighting source.
ANSI standardization of the 194 bulb indicates that units meeting this specification are produced to consistent dimensional and electrical tolerances across manufacturers in the United States and Canada.