Chrysler built the final 1988 Eagle Wagon after buying AMC, closing out a car meant to survive the death of Rambler wagons.
Lead trim: Eagle 151 cu in GM Iron Duke I4 (standard from 1981) · up to 112 hp
American Motors Corporation Eagle1980–1988
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FactChrysler built the final 1988 Eagle Wagon after buying AMC, closing out a car meant to survive the death of Rambler wagons.
The AMC Eagle is a compact four-wheel-drive passenger vehicle built in a single generation by American Motors for model years 1980 through 1987 (production August 1979 to December 1987; the 1988 model, the Eagle Wagon, by Chrysler after its acquisition of AMC). The coupe, sedan and station wagon were based on the AMC Concord; in 1981 the two-door subcompact Spirit-based SX/4 and Kammback joined, a Sundancer convertible conversion was offered in 1981–82, and by 1984 only sedan and wagon were available (Kenosha to 1983, Brampton from 1984; designer Dick Teague). Engines were the 150 cu in (2.5 L) AMC four, the 151 cu in (2.5 L) GM Iron Duke four (standard from 1981, with the 258 optional; replaced from February 1983 by the AMC 150) and the 258 cu in (4.2 L) AMC six (the standard and only engine, rated at 112 hp, in the 1988 Eagle Wagon), with a 4- or 5-speed manual or TorqueFlite automatic; a 1980 turbo-diesel conversion used a 219 cu in (3.6 L) VM Motori engine of 150 hp. Wheelbase 97.2 in (liftback/kammback) or 109.3 in (coupe, sedan, wagon), length 166.6 in or 186.2 in.
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Trims & Figures
3 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle 151 cu in GM Iron Duke I4 (standard from 1981) | 1981–1983 | 2.5 L Inline-4 | 84 hp | 125 lb-ft | — | 4WD | — | — |
| Eagle 258 cu in AMC I6 | 1980–1987 | 4.2 L Inline-6 | — | — | — | 4WD | — | — |
| Eagle Wagon 258 cu in AMC I6 (112 hp, 1988) | 1988–1988 | 4.2 L Inline-6 | 112 hp | 210 lb-ft | — | 4WD | — | — |
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By the mid-80s this all-American 4x4 wagon was actually built in Canada — AMC handed its home Kenosha plant over to building Renaults and moved Eagle production to Brampton, Ontario.
Chrysler built the final 1988 Eagle Wagon after buying AMC, closing out a car meant to survive the death of Rambler wagons.
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