1979 - AMC - AMX

Technical Specs of This Model
1. AMX 1968
2. AMX 1979
3. AMX 1979
General Information
Make AMC
Model AMX
Production Year 1979
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2438 mm     (96 in)
Front Track 1475 mm     (58,1 in)
Rear Track 1461 mm     (57,5 in)
Length 4279 mm     (168,5 in)
Width 1826 mm     (71,9 in)
Height 1309 mm     (51,5 in)
Ground Clearance 107 mm     (4,2 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1319 kg     (2905,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 80 litre   (17,6 Imp gal ,  21,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer AMC
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4228 cc     (258,01 cu in)
Bore 95,2 mm     (3,75 in)
Stroke 99 mm     (3,9 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,96
Unitary Capacity 704,67 cc/cylinder    (43 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 8,3 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ca carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 110 HP     (82 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 284 N.m     (209,6 lb.ft ,  29 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 1800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 244,8 N.m    (3200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 83,4 HP/ton    (62,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 26 HP/litre    (19,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 159 km/h   (98,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,53 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 5
Turning Circle Diameter 10,7 m    (35,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
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Wheels (front)
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Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)