List Price -- $3,245 |
Unit body/frame construction |
2-passenger Coupe |
Wheelbase -- 97.0 inches |
Width -- 71.6 inches |
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Length -- 177.2 inches |
Height -- 51.7 inches |
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Curb Weight -- 3097 lbs. |
Turning diameter -- 33.5 ft. curb-to-curb |
quick ratio manual (opt.), power steering (opt.) |
Engines -- 290 V-8 (std.) -- 225 hp |
343 V-8 (opt.) -- 280 hp |
390 V-8 (opt.) -- 315 hp, 425 lb-ft torque |
Carburetion 4 bbl (Carter AFB) |
Compression 10.2:1 (390) |
premium fuel |
Transmission 4-speed manual (std.) |
3-speed automatic (opt.) |
all floor shift |
Brakes drum/drum (std.) |
power disc/drum (inc.w/Go pack) |
Wide Oval tires (std.), Red Line (inc.w/Go pack) |
Front Suspension |
independent coil spring (trunion type) |
Heavy duty springs |
Rear Suspension |
4 1/2 leaf semi-elliptic springs, traction bars (std.) |
Hypoid rear axle, Twin Grip (inc.w/Go pack) |
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Motor Trend, March 1968 |
Mechanics Illustrated, March 1968 |
Car Life, April 1968 |
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390 V-8 4-speed manual |
390 V-8 4-speed manual |
390 V-8 automatic |
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2.9 seconds |
2.8 seconds |
not tested |
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4.5 seconds |
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5.3 seconds |
not tested |
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6.9 seconds |
7.1 seconds |
7.2 seconds |
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9.9 seconds |
not tested |
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18.1 seconds |
not tested |
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15.4 sec's @ 92 mph |
15.4 seconds |
14.59 sec's @ 96 mph |
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not tested |
120+ |
not tested |
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119 feet |
not tested |
not tested |
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3035 lbs. |
3035 lbs. |
3350 lbs. |
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not tested |
not tested |
12.5 mpg |
Among many features of the AMX praised by the automotive press was the car's handling characteristics. AMC included a long list of performance enhancing equipment as standard. For more performance, an optional "GO" package was offered with either the 343 or 390 engine. This included even more desirable mechanical features and the over-the-top racing stripes. The AMX also had great results on race tracks including 5 wins in SCCA to take a division championship.
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