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Gremlin
1972 AMC Gremlin
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Vehicle Details
Year
1972
Make
AMC
Model
Gremlin
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation 1st Facelift
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.0 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
152 hp
Power (kW)
112 kW
Torque
332 Nm (245 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,981 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,095 mm
(161.2 in)
Width
1,793 mm
(70.6 in)
Height
1,313 mm
(51.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,438 mm
(96.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
4.73 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
1.4 – 8 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
17 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
95.25 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
87.38 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
8.4 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Cast Iron
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
80 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,453 mm
(57.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,438 mm
(56.6 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
968 mm
(38.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
925 mm
(36.4 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,036 mm
(40.8 in)
Leg Room, Rear
706 mm
(27.8 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
60 kg
(132 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Gremlin
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Gremlin Standard
1970–1978
Gremlin Hatchback Generations
2 of 5
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1st Generation 1st Facelift
1972–1973
Year
1972
Powertrain
5.0 V8
Horsepower
152 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
RWD
Automatic | Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline