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Gremlin
1977 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
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1977
Make
AMC
Model
Gremlin
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation 4th Facelift
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.2
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
116 hp
Power (kW)
85 kW
Torque
260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,235 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,226 mm
(166.4 in)
Width
1,793 mm
(70.6 in)
Height
1,328 mm
(52.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,438 mm
(96.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
4.73 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
1.4 – 8 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
10.3 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
95.25 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
99.06 mm
(3.9 in)
Compression Ratio
8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
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
Manual, 3
4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
80 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,461 mm
(57.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,450 mm
(57.1 in)
Turning Circle
10.76 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
965 mm
(38.0 in)
Head Room, Rear
925 mm
(36.4 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,034 mm
(40.7 in)
Leg Room, Rear
742 mm
(29.2 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,394 mm
(54.9 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,346 mm
(53.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,394 mm
(54.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,346 mm
(53.0 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
Light Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
Gremlin
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Gremlin Standard
1970–1978
Gremlin Hatchback Generations
5 of 5
1st Generation 4th Facelift
1977–1978
Year
1977
Powertrain
4.2
Horsepower
116 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
RWD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline