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Mar 25, 2024 · Hornet moved 95,000 in 1970 and a pretty awful 66,000 in ’71. It did save AMC’s bacon with the small car boom that followed, and saw some impressive sales gains as the early ’70s progressed, but it sold primarily as a low cost stripper, AMC buyers usually were not option buyers.
- Paul Niedermeyer
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Nov 17, 2017 · AMC built a mere 784 Hornet SC/360 models and just 304 of them had the now-preferred combination of a 4-speed manual transmission and a 4-barrel carburetor. They were built just for the 1971 model year and if you think about what else was around back then, they seem fairly modest.
- Scotty Gilbertson
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)
Jan 17, 2024 · Discover the 1970 AMC Hornet's legacy: a compact marvel that redefined style, efficiency, and versatility in an era of change. Dive into its enduring allure.
- 199-304 cu in (3.3-5.0 L)
- 128-210 hp
- Inline-6, V8
- 210-245 lb-ft
Jan 26, 2023 · The Cavalier was a stylish but practical sedan that highlighted AMC’s design frugality by its use of mirror-image doors that could be made from a single set of stampings. Photo source: Shorey.net. The Vixen, however, was a sexier coupe that more accurately predicted the eventual lines of the Hornet.
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Mar 18, 2022 · AMC’s rigid fiberglass headliner was deemed to look out of place. The Mercedes-like gated floor shifter was deemed not quite up to snuff. Overall, R&T was “pleasantly surprised” with the Hornet, due to its packaging, looks, performance and economy. That is of course if it’s optioned right.
