1977 AMC Gremlin specifications

1977 AMC Gremlin data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors2
DesignerRichard Teague
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 inches
Track/tread (front) 1483 mm 58.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1461 mm 57.5 inches
Length 4235 mm 166.7 inches
Width 1793 mm 70.6 inches
Height 1311 mm 51.6 inches
Ground clearance 116 mm 4.6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1245 kg 2745 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 79.6 litres 17.5 [21] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer AMC
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.8 litre
3793 cc
(231.463 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95.2 × 88.8 mm
3.75 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.07
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
87 PS (86 bhp) (64 kW)
at 3400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
218 Nm (161 ft·lb) (22.2 kgm)
at 1800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
16.9 kW/litre
23 ps/litre
22.7 bhp/litre
0.37 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
57.47 Nm/litre
0.69 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Carter YF 7223 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 722.2 kPa (104.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 632.17 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 150 km/h (93 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
70.04 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
51.51 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
69.08 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.41 kg/kW
32.43 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 6.000
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front 4½ x 14
Wheel size rear 4½ x 14
Tyres front 6.45 x 14
Tyres rear 6.45 x 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Front brake diameter 274 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2004 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.73
general
Carfolio.com ID164538
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 33.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1977 AMC Gremlin added 2007-11-26.
Last modified 2014-10-20.

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2 door hatchback FR 3A 3793 cm3/231.5cuin 87 PS 86 bhp 64 kW
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2 door hatchback FR 3A 4971 cm3/303.3cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1288 kg
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2 door hatchback FR 3A 3258 cm3/198.8cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1195 kg
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