Specifications
AMC Gremlin X and Spirit AMX
AMC Gremlin X and Spirit AMX factory specifications: 38 sourced across 3 model years, 1976–1980.
38 specifications · 0 sources
1976
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.4 in | Gremlin (one figure printed for the model) |
| Wheelbase | 96 in | Gremlin (one figure printed for the model) |
| Width | 70.6 in | Gremlin (one figure printed for the model) |
| Height | 52.3 in | Gremlin (one figure printed for the model) |
| Tread, front / rear | 57.5 / 57.1 in | Gremlin (one figure printed for the model) |
| Turning diameter (wall to wall) | 35.3 ft | Gremlin (one figure printed for the model) |
| Head room, front / rear | 38.0 / 36.4 in | Gremlin (one figure printed for the model) |
| Leg room, front / rear | 40.7 / 29.2 in | Gremlin (one figure printed for the model) |
| Shoulder room, front / rear | 54.9 / 53.0 in | Gremlin (one figure printed for the model) |
| Hip room, front / rear | 54.9 / 53.0 in | Gremlin (one figure printed for the model) |
| Cargo volume index | 26.9 cu ft | Gremlin, with rear seat down (page footnote) |
| Cargo floor length | 50.4 in | Gremlin, with rear seat down (page footnote) |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal | Gremlin (one figure printed for the model) |
| Vehicle curb weight (approx.) | 2,831 lb | Gremlin (one figure printed for the model) |
| Bore x stroke | 3.75 x 3.50 in | 232 CID six |
| Bore x stroke | 3.75 x 3.90 in | 258 CID six |
| Bore x stroke | 3.75 x 3.44 in | 304 CID V-8 |
| Compression ratio | 8.0:1 | 232 CID six and 258 CID six (1-barrel) |
| Compression ratio | 8.4:1 | 304 CID V-8 (2-barrel) |
| Exhaust system and fuel required | Single exhaust; unleaded fuel | 232 CID six, 258 CID one-barrel six and 304 CID V-8 |
| Three-speed manual gear ratios (1st / 2nd / 3rd; reverse) | 2.99 / 1.75 / 1.00; 3.17 :1 | AMC three-speed manual, 1976 ratios (line-wide table; the manual is standard on the Gremlin) |
| Overdrive final drive ratio | .778 :1 | Laycock J-type overdrive, AMC 232 and 258 sixes with manual transmission |
| Torque-Command automatic gear ratios (1st / 2nd / 3rd; reverse) | 2.45 / 1.45 / 1.00; 2.20 :1 | 1976 AMC Torque-Command automatic (line-wide table) |
| Axle ratios, standard / (optional) | Manual and manual with overdrive: 2.73 / (3.08). Torque-Command automatic, column or floor: 2.73 / (3.08) and (2.53). Footnote: 3.08 is the standard axle ratio in California on all 6-cylinder Gremlins. :1 | 232 CID six and 258 CID six |
| Axle ratios, standard / (optional) | Manual: 3.15 standard, optional printed as (2.87)** (3.15)***. Torque-Command automatic, column or floor: 2.87 standard, (3.15) optional. Footnotes: ** N.A. in California; *** 3.54 is the optional ratio in California. :1 | 304 CID V-8 (manual row quoted as printed, including the optional 3.15 shown beside a 3.15 standard) |
| Tire 6.45 x 14 black (white line optional) | Standard with six-cylinder engines; N.A. with V-8s | Gremlin |
| Tire 6.95 x 14 black (white line optional) | Optional with six-cylinder engines; standard with V-8s | Gremlin |
| Optional tires (sixes and V-8s) | D78 x 14 white line; D70 x 14 black (white letter optional); DR70 x 14 radial (steel) white letters; DR78 x 14 radial (steel) black; DR78 x 14 radial (steel) white line. Footnote: D78 x 14 is the minimum tire required with styled road or aluminum wheels. | Gremlin |
1979
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 96 in | AMX |
| Overall length | 168.5 in | AMX |
| Overall width | 71.8 in | AMX |
| Overall height | 51.6 in | AMX |
| Track, front / rear | 58.1 / 57.5 in | AMX |
| Cargo volume | 24.8 cu ft | AMX |
| Curb weight | 2,970 lb | AMX |
| Axle ratios (49 states / California / high altitude) | 258 4-speed 2.53 / 2.73 / 2.53; 258 automatic 2.53 / 2.73 / 2.73; 304 4-speed 2.87 / NA / NA; 304 automatic 2.56 / NA / 2.87 (2.87 with Twin-Grip) :1 | AMX |
1980
| Measure | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.2 liter (258 CID) 2V six, 8.3:1, 3.75 x 3.90 in (only AMX engine) | AMX |
| Axle ratio | 2.53 (2.73 high altitude with automatic) :1 | AMX |
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