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Mar 18, 2022 · This one was equipped with the 175 hp 360 AMC V8 teamed with Chysler’s Torqueflite, a combination both quick (0-60 in 9.1 seconds; a full second faster than the Grand Am) as well as surprisingly economical.
- Paul Niedermeyer
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. The Hornet replaced the compact Rambler American line, marking the end of the Rambler marque in the American and Canadian markets.
Feb 23, 2023 · 1970 AMC Hornet. American Motors, smallest of what used to be known as the Big Four, made some of the most memorable 1970s cars.
- Aaron Gold
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1973 AMC Hornet images and high resolution pictures. Interior, exterior, and engine photographs of the AMC Hornet.The AMC (American Motors Corporation) Horn...
Jan 17, 2024 · Performance-wise, the '74 Hornet's standard inline-six engine provided adequate power, while optional V8 engines offered more spirited performance with top speeds reaching around 100 mph. Acceleration from 0-60 mph varied by engine choice but was respectable for its class.
- 232-304 cu in
- 210-240 lb-ft (approximately)
- 100-150 hp (approximately)
Jul 29, 2023 · Straight from the showroom floor, the 3,057-pound (1,386 kg) SC/360 could sprint from 0 to 60 mph (97 kph) in a respectable 6.7 seconds and ran the quarter mile in 14.8 seconds at 95 mph (153 kph)....
Jan 14, 2021 · 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.
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