Engine Summary
- Manufacturer
- AMC
- Family
- AMC inline-six and Gen-2 V8
- Displacement
- 304 cubic inches
Also Known As
1976 232 inline-six1976 258 inline-six1976 304 V8
Engine profile
1976 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; approximately 90 SAE net hp
- Application
- Standard Base and Custom power team
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1976 AMC Gremlin
Sources: 1976 AMC full-line brochure and Gremlin specifications , 1976 AMC Gremlin production, engine, and base-price entries , 1976 AMC Technical Service Manual
258 inline-six
- Value
- 258 cu in; 8.0:1; one-barrel; approximately 95 SAE net hp
- Application
- Optional Base and Custom power team
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1976 AMC Gremlin
Sources: 1976 AMC full-line brochure and Gremlin specifications , 1976 AMC Gremlin production, engine, and base-price entries , 1976 AMC Technical Service Manual
304 V8
- Value
- 304 cu in; 8.4:1; two-barrel; 120 SAE net hp and 220 lb-ft
- Application
- Optional early model-year path; 826 installations reported before cancellation
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1976 AMC Gremlin
Sources: 1976 AMC full-line brochure and Gremlin specifications , 1976 AMC Gremlin production, engine, and base-price entries , 1976 AMC Technical Service Manual
Cars Using This Engine
1 linked car page.
Two-door, four-passenger subcompact with folding rear seat and lift-up rear window
1976 AMC Gremlin
Base 7646-3 and Custom 7646-5