1971 AMC Hornet SC/360 data, information, pictures, VIN ID, technical and performance info AMC's last single year performance model was the Hornet SC/360, following in the steps of the SC Rambler and the Rebel Machine, although the Hornet continued on after the model year, unlike the Rambler and Rebel lines. This is considered to be AMC’s last real muscle car. New pollution regulations required lower compression ratios, which started giving AMC’s V8’s an edge. Originally a SC/360 and SC/401 was planned by AMC, but due to the increased insurance costs of muscle cars, they scrapped the idea of the SC/401. Standard Model
The base Hornet SC/360 was packaged with the 360 V8 from the Javelin AMX, with a two barrel carburetor, single exhaust, and 245 horsepower. Rally stripes, steel wheels, a three speed manual transmission, and reclining seats were also standard. $199 “Go” Package
This was the real deal! This performance package included the bigger engine, with dual exhaust, a four barrel carburetor, and a functional black hood scoop with working ram air, for a healthy 285 bhp. A handling package, raised letter tires, and an in dash tachometer was also standard. A Hurst shift four speed manual or an automatic transmission was optional, as well as a Twin Grip differential with 3.54:1 or 3.90:1 gears. Collectibility
Considering only 784 were built, these are some of the hardest to find AMC muscle cars. I have read places that less than 80 are known to exist today. The “Go” package Hornet SC/360’s are the most coveted, but considering less than 80 are still around, either model commands a nice premium. 
1971 Hornet SC/360 Engine Types, Specifications, and performance data Engine
Transmission
| | | 360 V8 245 | 360 V8 285 | | Horsepower | 245 bhp | 285 bhp
@ 4800 RPM | | Torque | NA | 390 lb-ft
@ 3200 RPM | | Performance | NA | 0-60 in 6.7 seconds
1/4 mile in 14.9 seconds @ 95 MPH | | Displacement | 360ci | 360ci | | Carburetor | One 2bl | Two 2bl | | Compression | NA | NA | | Cylinder Bore | NA | NA | | Cylinder Stroke | NA | NA | | # Produced | NA | NA | | Engine Code | NA | NA | | 1971 Hornet SC/360 Engine Number Identification | | | The engine code is stamped on a tag, located on the front of the right valve cover.
4 = Year (1971); some models were built in late 1970, which would have a 3 02 = Month Built (1 - 12)
N = Engine Model; N=360 2 bbl or P=360 4 bbl 17 = Day Built | |
| 1971 Hornet SC/360 VIN ID Info The 1971 Hornet SC/360 VIN ID is on a tag rivited to the dash. It is visible through the windshield on the drivers side.
These may not complete and correct - I am still researching this. | |
| | | Manufacturer | | A = American Motors Corporation | | | | Transmission Type | A = 3 spd auto column
C = 3 spd auto floor
M = 4 spd man floor
S = 3 spd man column | | | | Body Type | | 9 = 2 door hardtop | | | Engine | N = 360-2v P= 360-4v | | | Production #'s | | Starting with 100001 | | | |
| 1971 Hornet SC/360 Data Plate Info The 1971 Hornet SC/360 Data Plate (or Body Number Plate) is rivited on the left front door. It is visible when the door is open, below the door lock.
These may not complete and correct - I am still researching this. | Body | | R0000236 | | Model | | 71-061 | | Trim | | | | Paint | | | |
| | | Production Sequence | 000001 and up = Milwaukee, WI
R-000001 and up = Kenosha, WI
8000001 and up = Brampton, Ontario, Canada | | | Model Code | 71-061 = Hornet sc/360
| | | Trim | 41=Black 43=Blue 44=Green 45=Red | | | | Seat Type | C= Cloth
V= Vinyl
K= Vinyl Bucket Optional
W= Cloth Bucket Reclining
A= Vinyl Bucket Reclining
E= Vinyl Bucket
B= Vinyl
J= Vinyl Javelin | | |
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