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AMC AMX

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 95.20 mm × 99.00 mm 3.75 in × 3.9 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 4.2 litre 4228 cc (258.008 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.30:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 159 km/h (99 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 83.4 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 844.1 kPa (122.4 psi)
Specific torque 67.17 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.96
Unitary capacity 704.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2438 mm
wheelbase 96 in
Length (milimeters) 4279 mm
Length (inches) 168.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1826 mm
Width (inches) 71.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1309 mm
Height (inches) 51.5 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters) 107 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.2 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1319 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2908 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 80 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 5.000
Turning circle 10.70 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.53

General information

RAC rating 33.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 AMC AMX PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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