Engine Summary
- Manufacturer
- AMC
- Family
- AMC inline-six and second-generation V8
- Displacement
- 304 cubic inches
Also Known As
1972 Hornet 232 inline-six1972 Hornet 258 inline-six1972 Hornet 304 V8
Engine profile
1972 AMC Hornet engine family
AMC inline-six and second-generation V8 · 304 cubic inches · AMC
Identification reference
Engine Details
Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.
Hornet 304 V8
- Value
- 304 cu in with two-barrel induction
- Application
- Optional V8 path
- Type
- carburetor / specification
- Car pages
- 1972 AMC Hornet
Sources: 1972 AMC Hornet brochure , 1972 AMC paint chips
Hornet 232 inline-six
- Value
- 232 cu in with one-barrel induction
- Application
- Regular Hornet path
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1972 AMC Hornet
Sources: 1972 AMC Hornet brochure , 1972 AMC paint chips
Hornet 258 inline-six
- Value
- 258 cu in with one-barrel induction
- Application
- Optional six-cylinder path
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1972 AMC Hornet
Sources: 1972 AMC Hornet brochure , 1972 AMC paint chips
Cars Using This Engine
1 linked car page.
Two- or four-door sedan, Sportabout station wagon, or two-door hatchback
1972 AMC Hornet
Two- or four-door sedan, Sportabout station wagon, or two-door hatchback