1971 AMC Hornet SC/360 2-Dr Sedan
Competed with Chevrolet Nova, Dodge Dart, Ford Maverick, Mercury Comet, Plymouth Valiant, and Pontiac Ventura II. The SC/360 factory hot-rod package (784 built) is body class 1.
Confidence
95%
A1F061P196500
V8
Engine
2-Dr Sedan
Body
Kenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 AMC Hornet
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | A | AMC |
| Year digit | 1 | 1971 |
| Transmission code | F | F |
| Series Code | 0 | 0 |
| Body type code | 6 | 2-Dr Sedan |
| Body class code | 1 | Hornet |
| Engine Code | P | V8, 360 CID, 4-BC (285 HP) |
| Production Number | 196500 | 196500 |
Basic Information
MakeAMC
ModelHornet
Year1971
TrimSC/360
Body Style2-Dr Sedan
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 360 CID, 4-BC (285 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement360 CID
Horsepower285 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-BC
Assembly PlantKenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Pattern SourceAMC
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1970 through 1987
Headroom front38.1
Headroom rear37.5
Height51.1
Legroom front40.8
Legroom rear36.1
Length179.3
Nameplate origin1951
Wheelbase108.0
Width70.6
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)