Vehicleref
Vehicles
Makes
Types
Years
Countries
Map
Makes
Race Tracks
Game Studios
TV Networks
Showcase
Race Tracks
TV Shows
Games
YouTube
People
Founders
Collectors
Enthusiasts
Image coming soon
Vehicles
›
Make
›
AMC
›
Model
›
Eagle
1981 AMC Eagle SX/4
United States
Gasoline
4WD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Image coming soon
Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
AMC
Model
Eagle
Variant
SX/4
Body Style
Hatchback
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
4,232 mm
(166.6 in)
Width
1,854 mm
(73.0 in)
Height
1,402 mm
(55.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,469 mm
(97.2 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
861 mm
(33.9 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
968 mm
(38.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
904 mm
(35.6 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,036 mm
(40.8 in)
Leg Room, Rear
665 mm
(26.2 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
1,351 mm
(53.2 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
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
AMC
111 vehicles
Eagle
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Eagle SX/4
1981–1983
Generation
1st Generation Facelift
Year
1981
Powertrain
4.2 4x4
Horsepower
112 hp
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
4WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
