American Motors Hornet Wagon
Hornet Sportabout · 1971–1977 · 3 model years · 5 trims
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Photo: AMC Hornets in Kenosha Wisconsin by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used ..., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: AMC Wagon (Auto classique St-Constant '13) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: AMC Hornet Wagon (1261471086) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout X station wagon in Firecracker Red at Rambler Ranch 1of6 by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wiki..., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1975 AMC Hornet Sportabout X 258 made in Canada at 2024 AMO meet 2of3 by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wiki..., CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: AMC Hornets in Kenosha Wisconsin by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used ..., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AMC Wagon (Auto classique St-Constant '13) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: AMC Hornet Wagon (1261471086) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout X station wagon in Firecracker Red at Rambler Ranch 1of6 by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wiki..., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1975 AMC Hornet Sportabout X 258 made in Canada at 2024 AMO meet 2of3 by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wiki..., CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ||||||
| Sportabout 232 3MT · Wagon | 3.8L OHV Inline-6 | — | — | 3-speed manual (floor shift, fully synchronized) | RWD | $3,699 |
| Sportabout 232 Auto · Wagon | 3.8L OHV Inline-6 | — | — | 3-speed Torque-Command automatic (floor shift) | RWD | $3,699 |
| Sportabout 258 3MT · Wagon | 4.2L OHV Inline-6 | — | — | 3-speed manual (floor shift, fully synchronized) | RWD | $3,699 |
| Sportabout 258 Auto · Wagon | 4.2L OHV Inline-6 | — | — | 3-speed Torque-Command automatic (floor shift) | RWD | $3,699 |
| Sportabout 304 Auto · Wagon | 5.0L OHV V8 | — | — | 3-speed Torque-Command automatic (floor shift) | RWD | $3,863 |
| 1976 | ||||||
| Sportabout 232 3MT · Wagon | 3.8L OHV Inline-6 | 90 | — | 3-speed manual | RWD | $3,549 |
| Sportabout 232 Auto · Wagon | 3.8L OHV Inline-6 | 90 | — | 3-speed Torque-Command automatic | RWD | $3,549 |
| Sportabout 258 3MT · Wagon | 4.2L OHV Inline-6 | 95 | — | 3-speed manual | RWD | $3,549 |
| Sportabout 258 Auto · Wagon | 4.2L OHV Inline-6 | 95 | — | 3-speed Torque-Command automatic | RWD | $3,549 |
| Sportabout 304 Auto · Wagon | 5.0L OHV V8 | 120 | — | 3-speed Torque-Command automatic | RWD | $3,694 |
| 1975 | ||||||
| Sportabout 232 3MT · Wagon | 3.8L OHV Inline-6 | — | — | 3-speed manual (Laycock J-type overdrive optional on I6) | RWD | $3,374 |
| Sportabout 232 Auto · Wagon | 3.8L OHV Inline-6 | — | — | 3-speed Torque-Command automatic | RWD | $3,374 |
| Sportabout 258 3MT · Wagon | 4.2L OHV Inline-6 | — | — | 3-speed manual (Laycock J-type overdrive optional on I6) | RWD | $3,374 |
| Sportabout 258 Auto · Wagon | 4.2L OHV Inline-6 | — | — | 3-speed Torque-Command automatic | RWD | $3,374 |
| Sportabout 304 Auto · Wagon | 5.0L OHV V8 | 150 | — | 3-speed Torque-Command automatic | RWD | $3,512 |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.