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Hornet
1977 AMC Hornet
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1977
Make
AMC
Model
Hornet
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation 2nd Facelift
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.8
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
89 hp
Power (kW)
66 kW
Torque
222 Nm (164 lb-ft)
Displacement
3,801 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,724 mm
(186.0 in)
Width
1,803 mm
(71.0 in)
Height
1,326 mm
(52.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,743 mm
(108.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,600 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
4.73 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
1.4 – 8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
95.25 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
88.9 mm
(3.5 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
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,461 mm
(57.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,450 mm
(57.1 in)
Turning Circle
11.77 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
968 mm
(38.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
932 mm
(36.7 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,034 mm
(40.7 in)
Leg Room, Rear
904 mm
(35.6 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,397 mm
(55.0 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,349 mm
(53.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,394 mm
(54.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,346 mm
(53.0 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
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
Hornet
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Hornet Standard
1973–1977
Hornet Hatchback Generations
2 of 2
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1st Generation 2nd Facelift
1975–1977
Year
1977
Powertrain
3.8
Horsepower
89 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
RWD
Gasoline