1969 AMC AMX/3

The AMX/3 is a rear wheel drive coupé automobile with a mid mounted engine, from AMC. The AMC AMX/3's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 6.4 litre, overhead valve 90 degree V 8 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 340 bhp (345 PS/254 kW) of power at 5100 rpm, and maximum torque of 583 N·m (430 lb·ft/59.5 kgm) at 3600 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual 'box. The stated weight at the kerb is 1402 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4460 mm
Weight
1402 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
6.4 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
345 PS / 340 bhp / 254 kW @ 5100 rpm
Torque
583 Nm / 430 ft.lb / 59.5 kgm @ 3600 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 5.5 s

1969 AMC AMX/3 specifications

1969 AMC AMX/3 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2675 mm	105.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1539 mm	60.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1554 mm	61.2 inches
Length	4460 mm	175.6 inches
Width	1902 mm	74.9 inches
Height	1105 mm	43.5 inches
Ground clearance	120 mm	4.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.67
Kerb weight	1402 kg	3091 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	91 litres	20 [24] 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 (Gross)	345 PS (340 bhp) (254 kW) at 5100 rpm
maximum torque (Gross)	583 Nm (430 ft·lb) (59.5 kgm) at 3600 rpm
Specific output (Gross)	39.7 kW/litre 54 ps/litre 53.2 bhp/litre 0.87 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Gross)	91.29 Nm/litre 1.1 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	10:1
Fuel system	1 AM carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1147.2 kPa (166.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
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	5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	13.5 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 245.88 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.25 PS/kg 180.84 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.18 kW/kg 242.51 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.24 bhp/kg 0.11 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 5.53 kg/kW 9.24 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	205 VR 15
Tyres rear	225 VR 15
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.86
Final drive ratio	3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID	37026
Production total	5
Model code
RAC rating	55.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1969 AMC AMX/3 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.