AMC Hornet SC/360 I 5.9 V8 two-barrel (SAE gross) Sedan
183 kW249 PS245 hp1971
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- Power
- 183 kW 249 PS · 245 hp
- Length
- 4,554 mm
- Displacement
- 5,899 cm³
Under the bonnet of the AMC Hornet SC/360 I 5.9 360 V8 two-barrel (SAE gross) sedan sits a 5.9-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 183 kW (249 PS). In the Hornet SC/360 I 5.9 360 V8 two-barrel (SAE gross), power goes to the rear wheels.
Of the 2 versions in the Hornet SC/360 I line-up, the Hornet SC/360 I 5.9 360 V8 two-barrel (SAE gross) is the entry version - the 5.9 360 V8 four-barrel, Go package (SAE gross) (213 kW) delivers 16% more.
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,899 cm³ 5.9 l · 360 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 183 kW 249 PS · 245 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,554 mm 179.3 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,793 mm 70.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm 108.0 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1971 |
| Generation | Hornet SC/360 I (1971) |
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