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1974 AMC Hornet 6 Series 01
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,649.00
No. Produced 29,754
Body Maker American Motors Corporation
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 7405
Weight
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 187 inches
Width 71 inches
Height 52.5 inches
Front Tread 56.4 inches
Rear Tread 57.1 inches
Type Inline 6, overhead valve
Displacement 232 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 3/4 & 3 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 100@3600
Rated Horsepower 33.75
Torque 185@1800
Main Bearings 7
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.64
2nd 1.61
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.64
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9.25 inches
Live
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.73 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Recirculating ball, worm & nut
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type Unleaded
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.95 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 16 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 11 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting A4t057E100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1: Manufacturer
Digits 2: Model year
Digits 3: Transmission
Digits 4: Series
Digits 5: Body style
Digits 6: Series
Digits 7: Engine
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield. Serial nos. may also beign 70
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Additional Information
No. produced includes 6 & V8 models.

Technical Service Manual 1974Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries April 1 1974Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1974Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Automotive News (1974 Almanac Issue)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Snow White
Trans-Am Red
Fawn Beige
Mellow Yellow
Maxi Blue
Daisy Yellow
Vineyard Maroon. Metallic
Black
Diamond Blue Metallic
Medium Blue Metallic
Dark Blue Metallic
Medium Tan Metallic
Medium Green Metallic
Dark Green Metallic
Plum Metallic
Warm Silver Metallic
Orange
Light Green Metallic
Copper Metallic
All colors may not be available in all models.
Standard/Optional Equipment
258 cu. in. Inline 6 engineOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
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