1977 AMC Hornet 2-Dr Hatchback
Final model year before the Concord restyle. Competed with Chevrolet Nova, Dodge Aspen, Ford Maverick, Plymouth Volare, and Pontiac Ventura.
Confidence
95%
A7C037H199039
V8
Engine
2-Dr Hatchback
Body
Kenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1977 AMC Hornet
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | A | AMC |
| Year digit | 7 | 1977 |
| Transmission code | C | Overdrive Automatic |
| Series Code | 0 | 0 |
| Body type code | 3 | 2-Dr Hatchback |
| Body class code | 7 | Hornet |
| Engine Code | H | V8, 304 CID, 2-BC |
| Production Number | 199039 | 199039 |
Basic Information
MakeAMC
ModelHornet
Year1977
Body Style2-Dr Hatchback
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 304 CID, 2-BC
Cylinders8
Displacement304 CID
Horsepower120 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-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 rear37.0
Height52.7
Legroom front42.1
Legroom rear35.5
Length186.0
Nameplate origin1951
Wheelbase108.0
Width71.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)