1972 AMC Gremlin specifications

1972 AMC Gremlin data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors2
DesignerRichard Teague
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 inches
Track/tread (front) 1459 mm 57.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1448 mm 57 inches
Length 4096 mm 161.3 inches
Width 1793 mm 70.6 inches
Height 1316 mm 51.8 inches
Ground clearance 127 mm 5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1176 kg 2593 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 80 litres 17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer AMC
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.2 litre
4235 cc
(258.436 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95.25 × 99.06 mm
3.75 × 3.9 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.96
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
112 PS (110 bhp) (82 kW)
at 3500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
264 Nm (195 ft·lb) (26.9 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
19.4 kW/litre
26.3 ps/litre
26 bhp/litre
0.43 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
62.34 Nm/litre
0.75 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 783.4 kPa (113.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 705.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
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 172 km/h (107 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
94.84 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
69.75 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
93.54 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.34 kg/kW
23.95 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 10.60 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.73
general
Carfolio.com ID49907
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 33.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 AMC Gremlin added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-12-26.

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