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Engine profile

1973 Hornet 232/258/304/360 engine range

AMC inline-six and Gen-3 V8 · 232 cubic inches · American Motors Corporation

Engine Summary

Manufacturer
American Motors Corporation
Family
AMC inline-six and Gen-3 V8
Displacement
232 cubic inches

Also Known As

1973 Hornet engine rangeHornet 232Hornet 258Hornet 304Hornet 3601973 Hornet 2321973 Hornet 2581973 Hornet 3041973 Hornet 360N-code Hornet 360

Identification reference

Engine Details

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

1973 AMC VIN engine codes

Value
E identifies 232, A identifies 258, H identifies 304, and N identifies the 360 two-barrel path
Application
Reconcile the complete VIN with build records and component evidence; a current engine does not prove original configuration
Type
engine assembly / assembly code
Location
Eighth VIN position in the factory service-manual sequence

Sources: 1973 AMC Technical Service Manual

360 factory service geometry and output

Value
4.0799-4.0831-inch bore x 3.44-inch stroke; 8.3:1 two-barrel compression; 175 net hp at 4,000 rpm and 285 lb-ft at 2,400 rpm
Application
1973 AMC 360 two-barrel V8; use the N VIN engine code, automatic-transmission evidence, and car-specific records to establish original Hornet installation
Type
engine assembly / specification

Sources: 1973 AMC Technical Service Manual, page 1-B-21: V8 engine specifications

Cars Using This Engine

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