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258 Six

First generation · 1972–1978

This Gremlin hatchback, the 258 Six, was built from 1972 to 1978. Its 4.2-litre petrol six-cylinder makes 110 PS and 285 Nm of torque.

108 hpPower

1972-1978Year

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258 Six, every angle

Exterior

Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Displacement4.2 L

Cylinders6

FuelPetrol

Performance

Numbers that matter

Power108 hp

Torque285 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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