AMC Gremlin: Difference between revisions

The Gremlin debuted in April 1970 with AMC's {{convert|199|CID|L|1|abbr=on}} [[Straight-six engine|I6]], a seven main bearing design which produced {{convert|128|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} as standard equipment, with AMC's {{convert|232|CID|L|1|abbr=on}} [[Straight-six engine|I6]] - producing {{convert|145|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} - as an option. AMC said the Gremlin offered "the best gas mileage of any production car made in America".<ref name="interior"/> Transmissions included a 3-speed manual and a Borg Warner Shift Command 3-speed automatic. A 21.1-gallon fuel tank was standard equipment on all models. According to the auto editors of ''Consumer Guide'', itthe car had "an unusually long option list for the era" so owners could have luxury and conveniences typically found in more expensive cars, and these options "came with a much higher profit margin" for the automaker.<ref name="interior"/> Transmissions included a 3-speed manual and a Borg Warner Shift Command 3-speed automatic. A 21.1-gallon fuel tank was standard equipment on all models.