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1975 AMC Hornet V8 Series 01
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,212.00
No. Produced 12,392
Body Maker American Motors Corporation
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 7506
Weight
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 187 inches
Width 71.1 inches
Height 51.7 inches
Front Tread 56.4 inches
Rear Tread 57.1 inches
Type V8, OHV
Displacement 304 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 3/4 & 3.44 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 120@3200
Rated Horsepower 45
Torque 220@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.99 to 1
2nd 1.75
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.17
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Live
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.15 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Recirculating ball, worm & nut
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 10 inches
Rear Size 10 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 10 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 17 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 3.5 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting A5t067H100001
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

Technical Service Manual 1975Los 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
Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1975Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Motor Age December 1974Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Automotive News (1975 Almanac Issue)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Trans-Am Red
Fawn Beige
Mellow Yellow
Black
Dark Green Metallic
Copper Metallic
Sienna Orange
Pastel Blue
Medium Blue Metallic
Deep Blue Metallic
Reef Green Metallic
Dark Cocoa Metallic
Green Apple
Golden Jade Metallic
Aztec Copper Metallic
Autumn Red Metallic
Silver Dawn Metallic
Brandywine Metallic
Ivory Green
Carmel Tan
Standard/Optional Equipment
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
RadioOpt
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