These are standard specifications for the 1973 AMC Hornet, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Column control
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1969 - 1977 |
| Price : | $2,300-$2,675 |
| Weight : | 2775 lbs | 1258.719 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 100 BHP (73.6 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter Type VF 1-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4228 cc | 258.0 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter Type VF 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4982 cc | 304.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.40:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Autolite 2-barrel model 2100 | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4982 cc | 304.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 175 HP (128.8 KW) |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
3 Manual Column control
Production Figures
| Total AMC Production for 1973 : | 392,105 |
| Total 1973 Hornet production : | 133,468 |
| 1973 AMC Hornet | |
| Hatchback 2 dr. 6 P : | 40,110 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 25,452 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 44,719 |
| Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 23,187 |
Handling
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 AMC Hornet?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 AMC Hornet? A: The 1973 AMC Hornet has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 AMC Hornet? A: The 1973 AMC Hornet has a length of 184.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 AMC Hornet cost when new?A: The 1973 AMC Hornet cost approximately $2,300 to $2,675 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 AMC Hornet? A: The 1973 AMC Hornet was offered as a Hatchback, Sedan, Station Wagon, Two-Door Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did AMC produce in 1973? A: AMC produced 392,105 automobiles in 1973.Q: How many 1973 Hornets were produced? A: AMC produced 133,468 examples of the Hornet in 1973.Q: What engines did the 1973 AMC Hornet have? A: The 1973 AMC Hornet had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 100 BHP (73.6 KW) @ 3800 RPM Inline 6 (4228 cc | 258.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3500 RPM V 8 (4982 cc | 304.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2500 RPM V 8 (4982 cc | 304.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) Q: What transmission did the 1973 AMC Hornet have? A: The 1973 AMC Hornet had a 3 speed Manual Column control gearbox.