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AMC Hornet SST 4-door Sedan 3.8 Shift-Command, 147hp, 1970 Spotted by Sven-Erik Björklund at Classic Car Week Rättvik 2017 2017-08-03
Jul 29, 2023 · AMC Hornet SC/360: A Rare and Underrated Muscle Car Gem That's Still Affordable Today. Published: 29 Jul 2023, 19:55 UTC • By: Vlad Radu. 16 photos. Photo: RM Sotheby's. The 1960s and...
- Vlad Radu
Jan 17, 2024 · Explore the 1974 AMC Hornet's legacy, from its stylish design to its role in 70s automotive innovation. A classic gem for car enthusiasts.
- 232-304 cu in
- 210-240 lb-ft (approximately)
- 100-150 hp (approximately)
The AMC Hornet is a compact automobile manufactured and marketed by American Motors Corporation (AMC) and made from 1970 through 1977—in two- and four-door sedan, station wagon, and hatchback coupe configurations.
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The Muscle car era came to an abrupt halt in the mid-70s primarily due to two events. In December 1970, U.S. President Richard M. Nixon signed an Executive Order that created the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The impact on automobile design was significant. To meet new emissions requirements, auto manufacturers detuned engines by lowering ...
AMC created the 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360 as a lower-cost alternative to larger traditional muscle cars. Their goal was to capture a larger share of the performance-car market that was negatively impacted by stricter government regulations and increasing insurance premiums. The company hoped to disguise its high-performance specialty car in the body o...
John Cena is an American classic car fanatic and has more than 20 muscle cars in his collection. The former WWE wrestler can choose from an impressive variety of cars, but his daily driver is a manual 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360. Cena rates his Hornet an 8.5 on a scale of 10, claiming, "It's compact, lightweight with a huge V-8, it's a four-speed, great...
When the muscle car market soared in the early 2000s, prices for traditional models skyrocketed out of reach for many classic-car enthusiasts. As a result, the AMC Hornet SC/360 suddenly became an attractive alternative. The successor to the SC/Rambler and Rebel Machine, the Hornet was designed to fly under the insurance man's radar. AMC even said ...
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Apr 28, 2023 · Placing the car in a Bond film was something of a coup with the filmmakers showcasing Bond behind the wheel of a 1974 Hornet X Hatchback. This model featured a 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine, offering 175bhp, and distinctive Cragar S/S wheels.
