Not only have I really come to appreciate
this little car, but also I have a newfound interest and respect
for the American Motors Corporation history and the automobile
legacy it has left us.
My 1973 Hornet is a perfect example of the
kind of car that AMC wanted to make to compete with the ever-growing
threat from imports. It is the quintessential American
economy car of the 1970's.
| Engine |
232 cid (3.8L) Six Cylinder- 1 BBL
100 net HP @ 3600 RPM
185 Net Torque @ 1800
8.0:1 Compression Ratio
3.75"x 3.50" - Bore & Stroke
|
| Transmission |
3-Spd Torque Command (column shift)
with a 2.73 rear axle |
| Body Type |
2 Door Sedan |
| Color/Interior |
Copper/Tan |
| Wheelbase |
108 inches |
| Stance |
56.4 inches front, 57 inches rear |
| Overall Length |
182 inches long (15 feet 2 inches) |
| Trunk Space |
11.2 cubic feet |
| Fuel Tank |
16 gallons |
| Economy |
25 MPG Highway - 17 MPG City |
| Lubrication |
Amsoil Full Synthetic in Motor and Drive Train |
| Wheels |
American Racing
Vintage Torq-Thrust D Series 105
1 Piece alloy, non-clear coated
|
| Sold new at: |
Greenbrook American
107 Highway No. 22
Green Brook, New Jersey |
I did add a racing stripe along the vehicle's rocker panel. It's a reproduction of an after market graphic I found that was available in 1973. It's period correct and sets off the car's appearance nicely.
