1970-1978 AMC Gremlin Specifications

The development of the 1970 AMC Gremlin came at a great time. In the late 1960s, American Motors product planners realized the need for U.S.-built subcompact cars, and the Gremlin was the answer. It was an instant hit. See the following charts for the models, prices, and production of the 1970-1978 AMC Gremlin.

1970 AMC Gremlin Models, Prices, and Production

Gremlin (wb 96)
Weight (lbs)
Price
Production
2d sedan, 2P
2,497
$1,879

2d sedan, 4P
2,557
$1,959

Total 1970 AMC Gremlin


25,300*

1971 AMC Gremlin Models, Prices, and Production

Gremlin (wb 96)
 Weight (lbs)
Price
Production
2d sedan, 2P
2,503
$1,899

2d sedan, 4P
2,552
$1,999

Total 1971 AMC Gremlin


53,480*

1972 AMC Gremlin Models, Prices, and Production

Gremlin (wb 96)
Weight (lbs)
Price
Production
2d sedan, 4P, I6
2,494
$1,999

2d sedan, 4P, V-8
2,746
$2,153

Total 1972 AMC Gremlin


61,717*

1973 AMC Gremlin Models, Prices, and Production

Gremlin (wb 96)
Weight (lbs)
Price
Production
2d sedan, 4P, I6
2,642
$2,098

2d sedan, 4P, V-8
2,867
$2,252

Total 1973 AMC Gremlin


85,181*

1974 AMC Gremlin Models, Prices, and Production

Gremlin (wb 96)
Weight (lbs)
Price
Production
2d sedan, 4P, I6
2,649
$2,481
119,642
2d sedan, 4P, V-8
2,888
$2,635
12,263
Total 1974 AMC Gremlin


131,905*

1975 AMC Gremlin Models, Prices, and Production

Gremlin (wb 96)
Weight (lbs)
Price
Production
2d sedan, 4P, I6
2,694
$2,798
42,630
2d sedan, 4P, V-8
2,952
$2,952
3,218
Total 1975 AMC Gremlin


45,848*

1976 AMC Gremlin Models, Prices, and Production

Gremlin (wb 96)
Weight (lbs)
Price
Production
2d sedan, 4P, I6
2,771
$2,889
52,115
Custom 2d sedan, 4P, I6
2,774
$2,998

2d sedan, 4P, V-8
3,020
$3,051
826
Custom 2d sedan, 4P, V-8
3,023
$3,160

Total 1976 AMC Gremlin


52,941

1977 AMC Gremlin Models, Prices, and Production

Gremlin (wb 96)
Weight (lbs)
Price
Production
Custom 2d sedan, 4P, I4
2,654
$3,248
7,558
2d sedan, 4P, I6
2,811
$2,995
38,613
Custom 2d sedan, 4P, I6
2,824
$3,248

Total 1977 AMC Gremlin


46, 171

1978 AMC Gremlin Models, Prices, and Production

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Gremlin (wb 96)
Weight (lbs)
Price
Production
Custom 2d sedan, 4P, I4
2,656
$3,789
6,349
2d sedan, 4P, I6
2,834
$3,539
15,755
Custom 2d sedan, 4P, I6
2,822
$3,789

Total 1978 AMC Gremlin


22,104

*Kenosha plant model-year totals. The Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 (John Gunnell, editor, Krause Publications, 1987) cites the following model-year totals: 1970 -- 28,560; 1971 -- 76,908; 1972 -- 94,808; 1973 -- 122,844; 1974 -- 171,128; 1975 -- 56,011.

Sources: Encyclopedia of American Cars, by the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide®, Publications International, Ltd., 1996; Automotive News annual almanac issues, 1971-1975.

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