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The AMC Hornet was a compact automobile made by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) beginning with the 1970 model year and continuing through the 1977 model year. The Hornet replaced the compact Rambler American marking the end of the Rambler marque in the American and Canadian markets. The new Hornet became an important vehicle and platform for AMC. It served the company in one form or another for eighteen years, until the 1988 model year. It would outlast other compact platforms such as the Nova, Maverick, and Valiant. The car was the basis of the AMC Concord and AMC's all-wheel drive AMC Eagle. Image File history File links AMCHornet1970. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Logo used by AMC 1954-1969 Logo used by AMC and Jeep from 1970-1987. ... Nickname: K-town Keno Kenowhere Location of Kenosha within Wisconsin Coordinates: Country United States State Wisconsin Counties Kenosha Settled 1836 Government - Mayor John M. Antaramian Population - City 96,845 - Density 3,795. ... Nickname: Location in the Region of Peel, in the Province of Ontario Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario Region Peel Incorporation 1853 (village) 1873 (town) 1974 (city) Government - Mayor Susan Fennell - Governing Body Brampton City Council (click for members) - MPs Navdeep Bains, Colleen Beaumier, Ruby Dhalla, Gurbax Malhi - MPPs Vic Dhillon... The original Rambler was an automobile produced of the Thomas B. Jeffery Company then by its successor, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and finally, by its successor, American Motors Corporation (all in Kenosha, Wisconsin). ... The AMC Concord was a compact car made by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) starting in the 1978 model year and continuing to 1983. ... It has been suggested that Vehicle size class be merged into this article or section. ... The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupÃ© (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback shape like this 2004 Bentley Continental GT can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is a term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo... A Toyota Camry, a recognizable sedan The Ford Five Hundred, a full-sized sedan The 3-box design, indicative of a notchback sedan, as illustrated on a full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The AMC Gremlin was the first American subcompact car. ... Karl Benzs Velo (vÃ©lo means bicycle in French) model (1894) - entered into the first automobile race 2005 MINI Cooper S. An automobile (also motor car or simply car) is a wheeled passenger vehicle that carries its own motor. ... Logo used by AMC 1954-1969 Logo used by AMC and Jeep from 1970-1987. ... The original Rambler was an automobile produced of the Thomas B. Jeffery Company then by its successor, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and finally, by its successor, American Motors Corporation (all in Kenosha, Wisconsin). ... The original Rambler was an automobile produced of the Thomas B. Jeffery Company then by its successor, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and finally, by its successor, American Motors Corporation (all in Kenosha, Wisconsin). ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The AMC Concord was a compact car made by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) starting in the 1978 model year and continuing to 1983. ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... 1980 AMC Eagle drivetrain and suspension components. ...

Origins of the "Hornet" nameplate

The Hornet name within AMC dated to its merger with Hudson in 1954. Hudson introduced the first Hudson Hornet in 1951. Hudson formed a stock racing team centered on the car, and the "Fabulous Hudson Hornet" soon became famous for its wins and stock-racing title sweeps between 1951 and 1954. American Motors, the resulting corporation formed by the merger of Nash Motors and Hudson, continued to produce Nash-based Hornets, which were sold under the Hudson nameplate from 1955 to 1957. The company retained rights to the name while it was dormant from 1958 to 1969. Hudson Six-40, 1914 1937 Hudson Custom Eight 1950 Hudson The Hudson Motor Car Company made Hudson brand automobiles in Detroit, Michigan, from 1909 to 1957. ... Advertisement for the 1954 Hudson Hornet The Hudson Hornet was an automobile produced by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan between 1951 and 1954. ... Winner Marshall Teague beside his Fabulous Hudson Hornet racecar at the Daytona Beach Road Course in 1952, courtesy Florida Photographic Collection The Fabulous Hudson Hornet was a famous NASCAR Grand National (now NEXTEL Cup) and AAA stockcar driven by Marshall Teague. ... Also see: Kelvinator and American Motors Corporation Nash Motors was an automobile manufacturer based in Kenosha, Wisconsin in the United States from 1916 to 1938. ...

History

The Hornet's styling was based on the AMC Cavalier show car. The Hornet was offered as a two-door and four-door sedan in its introductory year. A four-door station wagon variant named the "Sportabout" was added to the 1971 lineup. Also for 1971, the SC/360 was added, an 8-cylinder performance vehicle available as a two-door coupe (The tire pressure sticker on the first 1970 models hinted at the SC/360). In 1973, a hatchback coupe was added to the lineup. Image File history File links 73HornetHatchBack. ... Image File history File links 73HornetHatchBack. ... AMC Cavalier The AMC Cavalier was a concept car built by American Motors (AMC) in 1965. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback shape like this 2004 Bentley Continental GT can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is a term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo...

AMC used the Hornet as the basis for its AMC Gremlin, which consisted of the front half of the two-door Hornet's body and a truncated rear section with a window hatchback. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 796 Ã— 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (1296 Ã— 976 pixel, file size: 276 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Hornet wagon I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 796 Ã— 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (1296 Ã— 976 pixel, file size: 276 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Hornet wagon I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... The AMC Gremlin was the first American subcompact car. ...

The 1972 Hornet was notable for being one of the first American cars to offer a special luxury trim package created by a fashion designer. The model was called the Gucci series, named for Italian fashion designer Dr. Aldo Gucci. The car offered special beige-colored upholstery fabrics on the thickly padded seats and inside door panels (with red and green pinstriping), along with nameplates and a choice of four colors. The Gucci model proved to be a success, with nearly 3,000 1972 Hornets so equipped, and would inspire other automakers – including Ford's luxury brand, Lincoln – to offer trim packages styled by fashion designers. The House of Gucci, better known as simply Gucci, is an Italian iconic fashion and leather goods label. ... Ford Motor Company is an American multinational corporation and the worlds third largest automaker after Toyota and General Motors, based on worldwide vehicle sales. ... Lincoln is an American luxury automobile brand, operated under the Ford Motor Company. ...

In 1973 a Levi's Jeans trim package - based on the world-famous jeans manufacturer - was offered. The Levi's trim package was popular and was offered throughout the mid-1970s. Levis is a brand of riveted denim jeans manufactured by Levi Strauss & Co. ...

Year-by-year changes

1970

Introduced in September 1969, the first year Hornets came in base and higher trim SST models and in 2 and 4-door sedans. The 199 in³ I6 was standard on the base models with the 232 standard on the SST. The 304 in³ V8 was optional. The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...

1971

1971 saw the addition of the Sportabout, a 4-door wagon using a single hatch design in place of the traditional tailgate. The 2 and 4-door sedans were carryovers. The 232 engine was now standard across the range. Also of note was the SC360, a limited production compact 2-door muscle car with the 360 in³ V8, styled wheels, hood scoop, body striping, as well as other performance and appearance upgrades. Intended as a follow-up to the 1969 SC Rambler, the SC Hornet never sold well and only 784 were made. The Sportabout's production numbers, on the other hand, speak for themselves; for most of its life it was the only American-made wagon in its size class. The Pontiac GTO is a classic example of the muscle car. ... A hood scoop is an air vent on a car hood which usually sends air over an intercooler. ...

1972

The base Hornet was dropped in 1972 and all models were designated as "SST". The SST offered more items standard than the previous year's base model at about the same price. The "X" package, a Rallye package, was also added. Gucci designed a custom version of the Sportabout wagon.

1973

The SST model was dropped and all models were now simply named "Hornet". Front-end bodywork was restyled to accommodate a new larger energy-absorbing recoverable front bumper system that met the new "no-damage at 5 mph (8 km/h)" legislation. As a result, overall length was increased 6.&nbsp:inches (165&nbsp:mm).

A 2-door hatchback was introduced that Car and Driver magazine called it "the styling coup of 1973". A fold-down rear seat increased cargo volume from 9.5 to 23&nbsp:cubic feet (269 to 651&nbsp:liters) with an almost flat floor. A dealer accessory was available to convert the open hatchback area into a camper. The sedan models were carried over while the wagons received an optional "D/L" package. It included exterior woodgrain body side decal panels, a roof rack with air deflector, and individual reclining seats upholstered in a plush cloth. The Gucci wagon continued for one more year, while the hatchback was available with a Levis interior option. The "X" package was now available only for the Sportabout and hatchback. Cover of Car and Driver from age of psychedelic lettering Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. ...

1974

All four versions of the Hornet were mostly carryovers in 1974, with minimal trim changes. The car's front bumper lost its full-width vinyl rub strip, but gained two rubber-faced bumper guards. A larger rear bumper was added to meet new 5 mph legislation, and the license plate was moved up to a position between the taillights.

1975

Focusing on the new Pacer, AMC kept the Hornet mostly unchanged. A new grille with vertical grating was the primary change.

1976

In its sixth year as a carryover, AMC priced the sedan and hatchback at the same identically, with the Sportabout slightly higher. The Hornet faced new competition from the newly introduced Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare that year. The Dodge Aspen (produced from 1976 to 1980) was a compact car from Chrysler Corporations Dodge division; its rebadged counterpart was the Plymouth VolarÃ©. It was launched as a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, and a unique-for-the-segment station wagon. ... The Dodge Aspen was a midsize car of the 1970s from Chryslers Dodge brand. ...

1977

After over seven years, the Hornet design seemed dated. A new sports oriented model, the AMX, was available only as a hatchback. This marked the return of a famous name that evoked AMC's original AMX two-seat sports car. The rest of the Hornet line was unchanged. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

In Fall 1977, the Hornet was restyled to become the 1978 Concord and helped establish the "luxury compact" market segment. With its upgraded design, components, and more standard features, the new Concord was more upscale than the economy-focused Hornet, as well as being more comfortable and more desirable to customers. The AMC Concord was a compact car made by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) starting in the 1978 model year and continuing to 1983. ...

Pop culture

A 1974 Hornet X is featured in the James Bond movie; The Man with the Golden Gun. 007 commandeers the car from a makeshift Bangkok, Thailand AMC dealership in a car chase. In the film, the Hornet was used to perform a spiral jump, just as the Astro Spiral Javelin stunt cars performed that same jump in AMC sponsored thrill shows in the Houston Astrodome, wherein Gremlins and Hornets also were used to drive around in circles on their side two wheels in the arena. This Hornet stunt car is preserved in a James Bond museum with other famous James Bond cars. The Man with the Golden Gun is the ninth film in the James Bond series and the second to star Roger Moore as MI6 agent James Bond. ... Bangkok from the Chao Phraya River at sunset, July 2004 Bangkok, (in Thai กรุงเทพฯ, กรุงเทพมหานคร, or Krung Thep, Krung Thep Mahanakhon), population 8,538,610 (1990), is the capital and largest...

2008 Hornet by Dodge

A small concept car called Hornet was designed and developed by Dodge in 2006 for possible production in 2008. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Automotive design. ... The Dodge Hornet The Dodge Hornet is a concept car designed and developed by Dodge and revealed in 2006. ...

External links

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References

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