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1978 AMC AMX

United StatesGasolineRWDHatchback

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1978
Make
AMC
Model
AMX
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
2nd Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
5.0 V8 Torque-Command
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
132 hp
Power (kW)
97 kW
Torque
323 Nm (238 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,981 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,663 mm (183.6 in)
Width
1,806 mm (71.1 in)
Height
1,313 mm (51.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,743 mm (108.0 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
4.73 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
8 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
17 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
95.25 mm (3.8 in)
Stroke
87.38 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
8.4 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Cast Iron
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
83 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,468 mm (57.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Turning Circle
10.64 m

Interior

Head Room, Front
968 mm (38.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
932 mm (36.7 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,036 mm (40.8 in)
Leg Room, Rear
790 mm (31.1 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,382 mm (54.4 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,313 mm (51.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,372 mm (54.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,331 mm (52.4 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback

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