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The Hornet line was mostly unchanged for 1977 with improvements made to engines and transmissions for increased fuel efficiency and the effects of new nitrogen oxides (NO x) emission standards. [92] All three-speed manual transmissions shifters were now mounted on the floor. A new "AMX" model also appeared. 1977 production: [40] [41] 2-door: 6,076
The Hornet became American Motors' best-selling passenger car since the Rambler Classic, with more than 860,000 units sold when production ended in 1977. The Hornet platform continued to be built under various models through 1987. For a time, both the Hornet and Gremlin could be ordered with Levi's denim interiors. [50]
The rear quarter windows opened "flipper-type" with belt moldings on the door and quarter windows. The rear lights featured tri-colored lenses. A carryover 1977 Hornet AMX decal was optional for the rear deck and hood, available in either gold with orange or black with gold. [57] [58] Polished forged aluminum five-spoke road wheels were optional.
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The AMX/3 is powered by AMC V8 engines mounted longitudinally in mid-engine position between the seats and the rear axle. [67] The engine block is of gray cast iron. The forged crankshaft has five bearings. The engine has a central camshaft. The engine is short-stroke (bore × stroke: 105.79 × 90.77 mm); the displacement is 390 cu in (6.4 L).
The Javelin's design evolved from two prototype cars named AMX that were shown in AMC's "Project IV" auto show circuit during 1966. [9] One was a fiberglass two-seat "AMX", and the other was a four-seat "AMX II". These offerings reflected the company's strategy to shed its "economy car" image and appeal to a more youthful, performance-oriented ...
The Rally SST is the closest VAM counterpart to the AMC Spirits in terms of appearance and the Mexican equivalent of the U.S. AMC Spirit Limited model. To enhance the luxury appointments of the line, a fender-mounted electric antenna was made standard equipment so the AMX's sporty roof-mounted diagonal design would not be present.
Styling changes on the 1972 Ambassador were minimal and consisted of a new crosshatch cast metal grille with bright trim and new integrated fender extension mounted side marker lamps on the front. Brougham station wagons now included a roof rack, rear air deflector, as well as 3M "Di-noc" woodgrain trim on body sides and tailgate. [107]