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258 Six

First generation · 1971–1977

The 258 Six is a manual Hornet sedan built from 1971 to 1977. It runs a 4.2-litre petrol six-cylinder with 150 PS and 325 Nm of torque.

148 hpPower

1971-1977Year

Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Displacement4.2 L

Cylinders6

FuelPetrol

TransmissionManual

Performance

Numbers that matter

Power148 hp

Torque325 Nm

STORY

The Hornet replaced the Rambler American for the 1970 model year and was built until 1977. It was sold as a sedan, as a Sportabout wagon from 1971 and as a hatchback from 1973. Engines were the 199, 232 and 258 cu in sixes and V8s of 304 and 360 cu in. The SC/360 of 1971 was a muscle-car version with the 360 cu in V8. For 1978 AMC restyled the car and renamed it Concord.

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