These are standard specifications for the 1979 AMC AMX, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual with Floor Shift controls , 3 Automatic Floor-shift
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Price : | $58,900 |
| Weight : | 6150 lbs | 2789.593 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4228 cc | 258.0 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| V 8 90-degree | Two-barrel Motorcraft 2100 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4982 cc | 304.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Torque : | 220 Ft-Lbs (298 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
4 Manual with Floor Shift controls , 3 Automatic Floor-shift
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.98:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.14:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.42:1 |
| 4th Gear : | .00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total AMC Production for 1979 : | 169,439 |
| 1979 AMC AMX | |
| Liftback 2 dr. 4 P : | 3,657 |
Dimension(s)
Liftback
| Fuel Capacity : | 21.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.5 in | 4280 mm. |
| Height : | 51.6 in | 1311 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.0 in | 2438 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.1 in | 1476 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.5 in | 1461 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent with coil springs Rear : Semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | ER60 x 14 Flexten belted radial OWL |
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 AMC AMX?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 AMC AMX? A: The 1979 AMC AMX has a wheelbase size of 96.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 AMC AMX? A: The 1979 AMC AMX has a length of 168.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 AMC AMX cost when new?A: The 1979 AMC AMX had a base price of approximately $58,900 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1979 AMC AMX? A: The 1979 AMC AMX was a Liftback.Q: What tires did the 1979 AMC AMX have? A: The 1979 AMC AMX had ER60 x 14 Flexten belted radial OWL tires.Q: How many vehicles did AMC produce in 1979? A: AMC produced 169,439 automobiles in 1979.Q: What engines did the 1979 AMC AMX have? A: The 1979 AMC AMX had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4228 cc | 258.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) V 8 (4982 cc | 304.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 220 Ft-Lbs (298 NM) @ 2400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1979 AMC AMX have? A: The 1979 AMC AMX had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual with Floor Shift controls, 3 speed Automatic Floor-shift.