1979 AMC Spirit 2-Dr Hatchback
Restyled and renamed from Gremlin, in Liftback and Sedan body styles. Competed with Chevrolet Monza, Dodge Colt/Omni 024, Ford Pinto, and Plymouth Arrow/Horizon TC3.
Confidence
95%
A9C439H194843
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
1979 AMC Spirit
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | A | AMC |
| Year digit | 9 | 1979 |
| Transmission code | C | Overdrive Automatic |
| Series Code | 4 | 4 |
| Body type code | 3 | 2-Dr Hatchback |
| Body class code | 9 | Spirit |
| Engine Code | H | V8, 304 CID, 2-BC |
| Production Number | 194843 | 194843 |
Basic Information
MakeAMC
ModelSpirit
Year1979
Body Style2-Dr Hatchback
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 304 CID, 2-BC
Cylinders8
Displacement304 CID
Horsepower125 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-BC
Assembly PlantKenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Pattern SourceAMC
Original Specifications (Matched to: Spirit Liftback)
Bodystyle lifespan1979 through 1982
Headroom front37.8
Headroom rear33.5
Height51.6
Legroom front40.8
Legroom rear27.7
Length168.5
Nameplate origin1979
Wheelbase96.0
Width71.1
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)