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199 Six
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199 Six

First generation · 1970–1971

The 199 Six is a Gremlin hatchback built in 1970 and 1971. It has a 3.3-litre petrol six-cylinder making 128 PS and 247 Nm of torque.

126 hpPower
1970-1971Year
Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Displacement3.3 L
Cylinders6
FuelPetrol
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power126 hp
Torque247 Nm

STORY

The Gremlin went on sale on April 1, 1970 and was built through 1978. It used a shortened Hornet platform with a short Kammback tail. It started with a 199 cu in six, with a 232 as an option, and a 258 six followed. A 304 cu in V8 was offered from 1972 and was cancelled in the middle of 1976. In 1977 and 1978 a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine from Volkswagen was also available.

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