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1981 AMC Eagle
United States
Gasoline
4WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
AMC
Model
Eagle
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation Facelift
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.2 4x4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
112 hp
Power (kW)
82 kW
Torque
285 Nm (210 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,235 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,595 mm
(180.9 in)
Width
1,836 mm
(72.3 in)
Height
1,382 mm
(54.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,776 mm
(109.3 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,800 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
8.3 :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
5-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,514 mm
(59.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,463 mm
(57.6 in)
Overhang, Front
851 mm
(33.5 in)
Overhang, Rear
970 mm
(38.2 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
968 mm
(38.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
953 mm
(37.5 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,036 mm
(40.8 in)
Leg Room, Rear
917 mm
(36.1 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,379 mm
(54.3 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,334 mm
(52.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,372 mm
(54.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,351 mm
(53.2 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact SUV
British Classification
Compact SUV
Australian Classification
Medium SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium SUV
Eagle
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Eagle Standard
1980–1987
Configuration
2 Door Sedan
Eagle Sedan Generations
2 of 2
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1st Generation Facelift
1981–1987
Year
1981
Powertrain
4.2 4x4
Horsepower
112 hp
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
4WD
Gasoline