1976 American Motors Gremlin 232 4MT
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- Photo: Early-1970's AMC Hot Rod Gremlin; FL 50 @ Burger King by DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1977 AMC Gremlin X red at Hershey 2019 AACA show 15of13 by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 1970-71 AMC Gremlin rear 6-17-23 by Captainpisslord, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 1976 American Motors Gremlin 232 4MT is a 100-hp 3.8-liter inline-6 with a 4-speed floor-shift manual and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 100 horsepower at 3,600 rpm.
The Gremlin measures 169.4 inches long on a 96.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L OHV Inline-6 (232) |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 100 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 95.3 x 88.9 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Injection Type | 1-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed floor-shift manual (introduced midyear 1976) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded regular |
| Tank Capacity | 21 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Front disc (standard) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 169.4 in |
| Width | 70.6 in |
| Height | 51.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 96 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1976 American Motors Gremlin 232 4MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1976 American Motors GREMLIN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 30, 2009 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION IS RECALLING 2,790 MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS, P/NO. M6737 SOLD UNDER CARTER AND NAPA BRANDS AND P/NO. 2M6737 SOLD UNDER ACCU-FLOW AND TRU-FLOW BRANDS SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2008 AND MARCH 2009 FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM ROD IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PUMP DIAPHRAGM RODS MAY CAUSE THE PUMP TO PRODUCE EXCESS PRESSURE.
Consequence: EXCESS FUEL PUMP PRESSURE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
NHTSA campaign 09E021000
Apr 4, 1978 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. AS A RESULT, THE HEAT FROM THE MANIFOLD COULD DAMAGE THE HOSE.
Remedy: DAMAGED HOSES WILL BE REPLACED AND UNDAMAGED HOSES WILL BE PROPERLY ROUTED AS NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign 78V070000
Mar 9, 1978 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM SENSOR CIRCUIT CONTAINS A TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WHICH COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN THE ENGINE IGNITION. THIS DIFFICULTY MAY BE CAUSED BY MECHANICAL OR CHEMICAL ACTIONS AT THE CONNECTOR.
Remedy: THE TWO-WIRE CONNECTOR WILL BE MODIFIED BY THE DEALER BY CUTTING AND SOLDER-SPLICING THE WIRES.
NHTSA campaign 78V048000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1976 AMERICAN MOTORS GREMLIN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.