When SAE named the AMX best-engineered car of 1969, one reason was its dashboard — injection-molded in a single piece, an industry first for safety.
Lead trim: 290 V8 · up to 340 hp
American Motors Corporation AMX1968–1970
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FactWhen SAE named the AMX best-engineered car of 1969, one reason was its dashboard — injection-molded in a single piece, an industry first for safety.
AMC's two-seat Corvette rival. Horsepower is SAE gross. Torque is stated only for the 390s (425 lb-ft in 1968–69, 430 lb-ft in 1970).
Collectors Spotted in the American Motors Corporation AMX Lineage
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Trims & Figures
6 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 290 V8 | 1968–1969 | 4.8 L V8 | 225 hp | 300 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| 343 V8 | 1968–1969 | 5.6 L V8 | 290 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| 360 V8 | 1970–1970 | 5.9 L V8 | 290 hp | 390 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| 390 V8 | 1968–1969 | 6.4 L V8 | 315 hp | 425 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| 390 V8 | 1970–1970 | 6.4 L V8 | 325 hp | 430 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| 390 V8 twin 4-bbl (SS) | 1969–1969 | 6.4 L V8 | 340 hp | 430 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
Owning one
An estimate, for the 290 V8 trim: fuel on its EPA figure and a dated national price, upkeep on a per-mile average for the kind of car it is.
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