1970 AMC AMX specifications

1970 AMC AMX data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerRichard Teague
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2464 mm 97 inches
Track/tread (front) 1501 mm 59.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1438 mm 56.6 inches
Length 4548 mm 179.1 inches
Width 1818 mm 71.6 inches
Height 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.85
Kerb weight 1451 kg 3199 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 72 litres 15.8 [19] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer AMC
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 6.4 litre
6386 cc
(389.698 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 105.8 × 90.8 mm
4.17 × 3.57 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.17
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 330 PS (325 bhp) (242 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque 583 Nm (430 ft·lb) (59.5 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output 38 kW/litre
51.6 ps/litre
50.9 bhp/litre
0.83 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 91.29 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system 1 AM(FAL) 4300 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1147.2 kPa (166.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 798.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 6.56 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 14.68 s
@ 92 mph
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 175 km/h (109 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
227.1 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.23 PS/kg
167.02 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 kW/kg
223.98 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.22 bhp/kg
0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.99 kg/kW
10 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.200
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6JK x 14
Wheel size rear 6JK x 14
Tyres front E78 x 14
Tyres rear E78 x 14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 254 mm
Rear brake diameter 254 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID269203
Production total
Model code 7039-7
Model family 7030
RAC rating 55.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 AMC AMX added 2012-05-05.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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