American Motors Corporation (AMC) - American automotive corporation , which existed from 1954 to 1987 . The company was founded January 14, 1954 [1] Corporation and Hudson Motor Car Company. At that time it was the largest merger in the United States . Since 1970 , all cars American Motors AMC brand get along with new logos. Years 1970-1978 sold 670 thousand units Gremlin - the first North American subcompact car. Hornet, Unreleased until 1977 , was one of the best sellers along with AMC Rambler Classic. In 1977 Gremlin exposed restyling , received a new grille, headlights and other changes . AMC provides a more economical 4-cylinder engine , created by Volkswagen- Audi, 2.0-liter . However, this engine is too expensive for the AMC Gremlin and saves as a base less expensive but also less efficient engine in volume of 3,8 l . In 1979, the Spirit sedan replaced Gremlin.
- Manufacturer
- AMC
- Production
- 1970 - 1978
- Body style
- Hatchback ( 4 seats)
- Layout
- FWD
- Transmission
- 3 MT 4 MT , 3 automatic
- Length
- 4204 mm
- Width
- 1793 mm
- Height
- 1316 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2438 mm
- Max torque
- 332 nm
