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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 AMC Hornet SC/360
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
4
02
N
17
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.
A
1
S 0 9
1
P
100001
Manufacturer
A = American Motors Corporation
Year
1 = 1971
Transmission Type
A = 3 spd auto column
C = 3 spd auto floor
M = 4 spd man floor
S = 3 spd man column
Car Series
0 = Hornet
Body Type
9 = 2 door hardtop
Model
1 = SC360 Hornet
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
41
-
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
Exterior Color
NA
Interior Color
NA
