Engine Summary
- Manufacturer
- AMC
- Family
- AMC inline-six
- Displacement
- 258 cubic inches
Also Known As
1971 232 inline-six1971 258 inline-six
Engine profile
1971 AMC Gremlin engine family
AMC inline-six · 258 cubic inches · AMC
Identification reference
Engine Details
Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.
258 inline-six
- Value
- 258 cu in; 8.0:1; one-barrel; 150 gross hp at 3,800 rpm and 240 lb-ft at 1,800 rpm
- Application
- Optional two- and four-passenger engine
- Type
- carburetor / specification
- Car pages
- 1971 AMC Gremlin
232 inline-six
- Value
- 232 cu in; 8.0:1; one-barrel; 135 gross hp at 4,000 rpm and 210 lb-ft at 1,600 rpm
- Application
- Standard two- and four-passenger engine
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1971 AMC Gremlin
Cars Using This Engine
1 linked car page.
Two-door two-passenger subcompact with fixed rear glass, or four-passenger subcompact with folding rear seat and optional lift-up rear window
1971 AMC Gremlin
Two-passenger fixed rear glass or four-passenger folding rear seat