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1978 AMC Gremlin Custom X 258-2 automatic (aut. 3) (model

since September 1977 for North America U.S.) car
specifications & performance data review
Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis
of the direct market competition of AMC Gremlin Custom X 258-2 automatic
(aut. 3) in 1978 the model with 3-door hatchback body and Line-6 4235 cm3 /
258.4 cui engine size, 89.5 kW / 122 PS / 120 hp (SAE net) of power, 273 Nm /
201 lb-ft of torque, 3-speed automatic powertrain offered since September
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ProfessCars™ estimation: this AMC would accelerate 0-60 mph in 11.9 sec,
0-100 km/h in 12.7 sec and quarter mile time is 18.6 sec.

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1978 AMC Gremlin Custom X 258-2

1978 AMC Gremlin Custom X 258-2 1978 AMC Gremlin Custom X 258-2
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automatic Horsepower/Torque Curve automatic Tire Sizes
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AMC Gremlin Custom X 258-2 automatic (aut. 3 speed) Markets, where cars with this particular specifications were sold:
as offered for the year 1978 since September 1977 in North
America U.S. North America

U.S.
Production/sales period of cars with September 1977 - September
this particular specs: 1978
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The most efficient way to navigate through Make: AMC Engine specifications
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by side is the interface located on the Engine manufacturer: AMC 258 I6
1970-1978
Engine type: spark-ignition 4-stroke
Submodel: Gremlin X
Car Specs Homepage Fuel type: gasoline (petrol)
1971-1978
Fuel system: carburetor
Optional equipment:
Charge system: naturally aspirated
EEC segmentation: C (medium cars, compact)
Valves per cylinder: 2
C-2 (medium hatchbacks,
Catalogue of 610 car makes & Subsegment: Valves timing:
compact hatchbacks)
manufacturers Class: compact / small family car Additional features: Carter BBD 2-barrel
Body style: hatchback OHV
Doors: 3 Emission control:
Traction: RWD (rear-wheel drive) Emission standard:
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here data you are looking for: Displacement: 4235 cm3 / 258.4 cui
What power?
Horsepower net: 89.5 kW / 122 PS / 120 hp (SAE net)
/ 3600
Torque net: 273 Nm / 201 ft-lb
/ 1800
Horsepower gross:
Torque gross:
Car power to weight ratio net: 68.8 watt/kg / 31.2 watt/lb
Basic dimensions Car power to weight ratio
gross:
Length: 4232 mm / 166.6 in 14.5 kg/kW / 10.7 kg/PS / 23.9
Car weight to power ratio net:
lbs/hp
Width: 1793 mm / 70.6 in
Car weight to power ratio
Height: 1308 mm / 51.5 in
gross:
Height with roof rails or antenna:
Wheelbase: 2438 mm / 96 in Full engine data: horsepower/torque rpm, etc. - click the
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Claimed EPA passenger volume:
Calculated EPA passenger
81.7 cu ft VIEW THIS CAR DETAILED SPECS >>
volume:
79 liter / 20.9 U.S. gal / 17.4 imp.
Fuel capacity:
gal
Drag coefficient (Cw-Wert): Check:
Cd claimed: 0.49 1978 AMC Gremlin Custom X 258-2 automatic Horsepower/
Cd estimated by a-c: Torque Curve

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Inside and outside dimensions, turning circle, track, trunk, 1978 AMC Gremlin Custom X 258-2 automatic car fluids (oil
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Transmission specifications
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AMC Gremlin years, types and Gearbox: Chrysler TorqueFlite
editions catalogue (1970-1978) Transmission type: automatic

Gremlin (1970-1978) Weights Number of gears: 3

Gremlin Custom (1976-1978) Complete transmission data: gear ratios, final drive, etc. -
Curb weight (without a driver): 1300 kg / 2866 lbs
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Weight distribution f/r (%):
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Dry weight:
Shipping weight: VIEW THIS CAR DETAILED SPECS >>
Gremlin X (1971-1978)
Curb weight estimated:
Gross vehicle weight rating GVWR:
Payload:
Tire size:
All versions of this AMC Gremlin X Payload estimated:
submodel: 1978 AMC Gremlin Custom X 258-2 automatic standard and
alternative wheel and tire sizes
1971 AMC Gremlin X specifications, all
versions
1972 AMC Gremlin X specifications, all
versions
1973 AMC Gremlin X specifications, all
versions
1974 AMC Gremlin X specifications, all
versions
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1977 AMC Gremlin X specifications, all

versions How fast is this car ? What top speed ? How much fuel ? - Performance Data
1978 AMC Gremlin X specifications, all
versions Factory claim © automobile-catalog.com ProfessCars™ estimation
(the car with basic curb weight, full fuel tank and 90 kg (200 lbs)
Top speed: load)
0-60 mph (sec):
Top speed: 172 km/h / 107 mph
0-100 km/h (sec):
(theor. without speed governor)
0-1/4 mile (sec):
0-1 km (sec):
Accelerations:

Fuel consumption: 0-80 km/h (sec): 8.1

0-100 km/h (sec): 12.7
0-160 km/h (sec): 51.8
ECE 90/120/city (comb.):
0-200 km/h (sec):
EU NEDC/Australia ADR82: 0-300 km/h (sec):
urban/extra-urban/combined 0-50 mph (sec): 8.2
U.S. EPA city/highway (combined): 17 / 21 (19) mpg (U.S.) 0-60 mph (sec): 11.9
(unadjusted) 13.8 / 11.2 (12.4) l/100km 0-100 mph (sec): 53.3
20.3 / 25.1 (22.7) mpg (imp.) 0-150 mph (sec):
7.2 / 8.9 (8.1) km/l 0-200 mph (sec):
U.S. EPA (after 2008) city/highway:
(combined) Drag times:

10-15 mode:
0- 1/4mile (sec): 18.6
JC08 mode:
0- 1km (sec): 34.1
Emission:
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Chronological AMC timeline

catalogue Fuel consumption simulation based on the European type of traffic
(mileage) extra-urban / city / highway / average combined:

l/100km: 10-12 / 17.4-20.9 / 12.2-14.6 / 14

Catalogue of AMC models mpg (imp.): 23.5-28.3 / 13.5-16.2 / 19.3-23.2 / 20.2
mpg (U.S.): 19.6-23.5 / 11.3-13.5 / 16-19.3 / 16.8
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AMC Spirit (1979-1983)
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km/l: 8.3-10 / 4.8-5.7 / 6.8-8.2 / 7.1
Driving range (km / miles on tank)
extra-urban: 660-790 km / 410-490 miles
city: 380-455 km / 235-280 miles
highway: 540-650 km / 335-400 miles
average combined: 565 km / 350 miles
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(all performance data from ProfessCars™ simulation, top speed theor. without speed governor)

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est. 0-1 km 34.9 s 153 km/h / 95 mph
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est. 0-100 km/h 13.1 s est. 0-1 km 35.4 s
1978 Ford Pinto Runabout est. 0-60 mph 12.6 s
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156 km/h / 97 mph 2.8L V-6 Cruise-O-Matic
est. 0-1/4 mile 19 s North America U.S.
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est. 0-60 mph 12.3 s est. 0-1/4 mile 18.8 s
est. 0-100 km/h 13.3 s est. 0-1 km 35.4 s
1978 Mitsubishi Mirage est. 0-60 mph 12.6 s
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Japan 1978 Chevrolet 1900 Hatch
159 km/h / 99 mph LS automatic
est. 0-1/4 mile 18.3 s Africa
est. 0-1 km 34.4 s 161 km/h / 100 mph
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1978 Mitsubishi Mirage 1978 Mercury Bobcat 2.8L

1400 GLS 4door V-6 Select-Shift automatic
Japan North America U.S.
159 km/h / 99 mph 153 km/h / 95 mph
est. 0-1/4 mile 18.3 s est. 0-1/4 mile 18.8 s
est. 0-1 km 34.4 s est. 0-1 km 35.5 s
est. 0-60 mph 11.7 s est. 0-60 mph 12.7 s
est. 0-100 km/h 12.5 s est. 0-100 km/h 13.7 s
1978 Mitsubishi Mirage
1200 GL 2door
Japan
152 km/h / 94 mph
est. 0-1/4 mile 18.5 s
est. 0-1 km 35.1 s
est. 0-60 mph 12.2 s
est. 0-100 km/h 13.1 s
1978 Mitsubishi Mirage
1200 EL 2door
Japan
152 km/h / 94 mph
est. 0-1/4 mile 18.6 s
est. 0-1 km 35.1 s
est. 0-60 mph 12.3 s
est. 0-100 km/h 13.3 s
1978 Mazda 323 1.4 Sp
Europe
154 km/h / 96 mph
est. 0-1/4 mile 18.5 s
est. 0-1 km 34.8 s
est. 0-60 mph 11.9 s
est. 0-100 km/h 12.7 s

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