Engine Summary
- Manufacturer
- AMC
- Family
- AMC inline-six and Gen-2 V8
- Displacement
- 304 cubic inches
Also Known As
1972 232 inline-six1972 258 inline-six1972 304 V8
Engine profile
1972 AMC Gremlin engine family
AMC inline-six and Gen-2 V8 · 304 cubic inches · AMC
Identification reference
Engine Details
Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.
232 inline-six
- Value
- 232 cu in; 8.0:1; one-barrel; 100 SAE net hp at 3,600 rpm and 185 lb-ft at 1,800 rpm
- Application
- Standard Gremlin engine with manual or Torque-Command automatic
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1972 AMC Gremlin
Sources: 1972 AMC Gremlin factory brochure , 1972 American Motors AMA passenger-car specifications , 1972 American Motors full-line factory brochure
258 inline-six
- Value
- 258 cu in; 8.0:1; one-barrel; 110 SAE net hp at 3,500 rpm and 195 lb-ft at 2,000 rpm
- Application
- Optional Gremlin engine with floor-shift manual or Torque-Command automatic
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1972 AMC Gremlin
Sources: 1972 AMC Gremlin factory brochure , 1972 American Motors AMA passenger-car specifications , 1972 American Motors full-line factory brochure
304 V8
- Value
- 304 cu in; 8.4:1; two-barrel; 150 SAE net hp at 4,200 rpm and 245 lb-ft at 2,500 rpm
- Application
- Optional Gremlin V8 package with floor-shift manual or Torque-Command automatic
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1972 AMC Gremlin
Sources: 1972 AMC Gremlin factory brochure , 1972 American Motors AMA passenger-car specifications , 1972 American Motors full-line factory brochure
Cars Using This Engine
1 linked car page.
Two-door, four-passenger subcompact with folding rear seat and lift-up rear window
1972 AMC Gremlin
Four-passenger two-door with folding rear seat and lift-up rear glass