1969 AMC Hornet specifications

1969 AMC Hornet data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front) 1454 mm 57.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Length 4553 mm 179.3 inches
Width 1803 mm 71 inches
Height 1334 mm 52.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1349 kg 2974 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer AMC
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5 litre
4981 cc
(303.959 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95.25 × 87.38 mm
3.75 × 3.44 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 213 PS (210 bhp) (157 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque 414 Nm (305 ft·lb) (42.2 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output 31.4 kW/litre
42.7 ps/litre
42.2 bhp/litre
0.69 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 83.12 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 Fo carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1044.5 kPa (151.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 622.63 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 177 km/h (110 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
157.83 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
116.08 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
155.67 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.61 kg/kW
14.39 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
Turning circle
Front suspension I.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 automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.87
general
Carfolio.com ID49929
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 45.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1969 AMC Hornet added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-12-26.

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