1970 AMC Hornet specifications

1970 AMC Hornet data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front) 1461 mm 57.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1448 mm 57 inches
Length 4553 mm 179.3 inches
Width 1805 mm 71.1 inches
Height 1339 mm 52.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1244 kg 2743 lb
Weight distribution 57.1% front
fuel tank capacity 72 litres 15.8 [19] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer AMC
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.3 litre
3258 cc
(198.815 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95.25 × 76.2 mm
3.75 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.25
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
130 PS (128 bhp) (95 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
247 Nm (182 ft·lb) (25.2 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
29.3 kW/litre
39.8 ps/litre
39.3 bhp/litre
0.64 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
75.81 Nm/litre
0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Carter YF 4768S carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 952.7 kPa (138.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 543 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
104.32 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
76.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
102.89 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.03 kg/kW
21.77 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 5.900
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 4½J x 14
Wheel size rear 4½J x 14
Tyres front 6.45 x 14
Tyres rear 6.45 x 14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 229 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID373318
Production total
Model code 7006-0
Model family 7001
RAC rating 33.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 AMC Hornet added 2014-10-19.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

AMC Hornet models

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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 289 PS 285 bhp 213 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 289 PS 285 bhp 213 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 248 PS 245 bhp 183 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 289 PS 285 bhp 213 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3258 cm3/198.8cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1276 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3258 cm3/198.8cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3258 cm3/198.8cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4981 cm3/304.0cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4981 cm3/304.0cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1257 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1257 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4981 cm3/304.0cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1349 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3277 cm3/200.0cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1385 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1398 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3300 cm3/201.4cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3300 cm3/201.4cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3300 cm3/201.4cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3046 cm3/185.9cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3046 cm3/185.9cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2778 cm3/169.5cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1395 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2778 cm3/169.5cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2778 cm3/169.5cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3251 cm3/198.4cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3251 cm3/198.4cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3254 cm3/198.6cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3254 cm3/198.6cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3254 cm3/198.6cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3254 cm3/198.6cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 134 PS 132 bhp 98 kW 1220 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 3298 cm3/201.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3298 cm3/201.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1254 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3294 cm3/201.0cuin 126 PS 124 bhp 92 kW 1178 kg
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