AMC Hornet 5.9 Automatic RWD (285 hp)

Generation 1 · 1974–1975

General

Car class
C
Steering wheel position
Left

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
Maximum torque
529 Nm
Max torque RPM
3,200 rpm
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
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine power
285 hp
Max power (kW)
213 kW
Max power RPM
4,800 rpm

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

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