1979 AMC AMX

United StatesGasolineRWDHatchback

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1979
Make
AMC
Model
AMX
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
2nd Generation Facelift
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
4.2
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
101 hp
Power (kW)
74 kW
Torque
271 Nm (200 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,235 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,280 mm (168.5 in)
Width
1,806 mm (71.1 in)
Height
1,311 mm (51.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,438 mm (96.0 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,600 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
4.73 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
1.6 – 8 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
10.3 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
95.25 mm (3.8 in)
Stroke
99.06 mm (3.9 in)
Compression Ratio
8.1 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
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
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
83 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,476 mm (58.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,448 mm (57.0 in)
Overhang, Front
899 mm (35.4 in)
Overhang, Rear
912 mm (35.9 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
960 mm (37.8 in)
Head Room, Rear
851 mm (33.5 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,036 mm (40.8 in)
Leg Room, Rear
704 mm (27.7 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,379 mm (54.3 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,024 mm (40.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,369 mm (53.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,349 mm (53.1 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
50 kg (110 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback

Equipment

Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes

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