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Hornet
1972 AMC Hornet Sportabout
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Wagon
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1972
Make
AMC
Model
Hornet
Variant
Sportabout
Body Style
Wagon
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.9 V8 Torque-Command
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
177 hp
Power (kW)
131 kW
Torque
386 Nm (285 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,899 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,554 mm
(179.3 in)
Width
1,793 mm
(70.6 in)
Height
1,303 mm
(51.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,743 mm
(108.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
4.73 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
103.63 mm
(4.1 in)
Stroke
87.38 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
8.5 :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
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,454 mm
(57.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,438 mm
(56.6 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
968 mm
(38.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
963 mm
(37.9 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Station Wagon
Equipment
Other Equipment
Roof Railing
Yes
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Raised Rails (Open Rails)
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Leg Room, Front
1,036 mm
(40.8 in)
Leg Room, Rear
917 mm
(36.1 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
AMC
111 vehicles
Hornet
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Wagon
Variant
Hornet Sportabout
1971–1977
Hornet Sportabout Wagon Generations
1 of 3
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1st Generation
1971–1972
Year
1972
Powertrain
5.9 V8 Torque-Command
Horsepower
177 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Wagon
RWD
Gasoline
