AMC Hornet 5.9 Automatic (285 hp)

Generation 1 · 1974–1975

General

Car class
C

Body

Number of doors
3
Number of seats
5
Body type
Hatchback

Dimensions

Length
4554 mm
Width
1793 mm
Height
1310 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Curb weight
1418 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
5,896 cm³
Boost type
None
Engine power
285 hp
Max power (kW)
213 kW
Max power RPM
4,800 rpm
Maximum torque
529 Nm
Max torque RPM
3200 kW
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Carburetor
Compression ratio
8.5
Bore
103.63 mm
Stroke
87.38 mm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
3
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Dependent, leaf spring
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum

Performance

Maximum speed
192 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
6.9 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
92 octane

Check a particular AMC Hornet

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