Full specs1979 AMC Spirit AMX specifications
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé | ||
| Number of doors | 2 | ||
| Designer | |||
| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2438 mm | 96 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1475 mm | 58.1 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1461 mm | 57.5 inches | |
| Length | 4279 mm | 168.5 inches | |
| Width | 1826 mm | 71.9 inches | |
| Height | 1309 mm | 51.5 inches | |
| Ground clearance | 107 mm | 4.2 inches | |
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Kerb weight | 1319 kg | 2908 lb | |
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 80 litres | 17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | |||
| Frontal area | |||
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | AMC | ||
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| Cylinders | Straight 6 | ||
| Capacity | 4.2 litre 4235 cc (258.436 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 95.25 × 99.06 mm
3.75 × 3.9 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (DIN) |
112 PS (110 bhp) (82 kW) at 3200 rpm |
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| maximum torque (DIN) |
284 Nm (209 ft·lb) (29 kgm) at 1800 rpm |
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| Specific output (DIN) |
19.4 kW/litre 26.3 ps/litre 26 bhp/litre 0.43 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque (DIN) |
67.06 Nm/litre
0.81 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | |||
| compression ratio | 8.3:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 1 Ca carb | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 842.7 kPa (122.2 psi) | ||
| Maximum RPM | |||
| crankshaft bearings | 7 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 705.83 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | Y | ||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | |||
| Acceleration 0-60mph | |||
| Acceleration 0-100km/h | |||
| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
| Standing quarter-mile | |||
| Standing kilometre | |||
| Maximum speed | 159 km/h (99 mph) | ||
| Power-to-weight ratio | Higher is better 84.56 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 62.19 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 83.4 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | Lower is better 16.08 kg/kW 26.86 lb/bhp |
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| 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 | 5.000 | ||
| Turning circle | 10.70 m | ||
| Front suspension | I.W.CS.ARB. | ||
| Rear suspension | LA.SE. | ||
| Wheel size front | |||
| Wheel size rear | |||
| Tyres front | |||
| Tyres rear | |||
| Brakes F/R | VeDi/Dr | ||
| Front brake diameter | |||
| Rear brake diameter | |||
| Braked area | 2004 cm2 | ||
| Gearbox | 4 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 2.53 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 83798 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | |||
| RAC rating | 33.8 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1979 AMC Spirit AMX added 2001-07-25. Last modified 2022-12-26. |
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AMC Spirit models
3 door hatchback FR 4M 4235 cm3/258.4cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW
2 door sedan/saloon FR 4M 4235 cm3/258.4cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW
3 door hatchback FR 4M 2475 cm3/151.0cuin 83 PS 82 bhp 61 kW 1186 kg
2 door sedan/saloon FR 4M 2475 cm3/151.0cuin 83 PS 82 bhp 61 kW 1143 kg
3 door hatchback FR 4M 4235 cm3/258.4cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1344 kg
3 door hatchback FR 3A 4235 cm3/258.4cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1344 kg
3 door hatchback FR 4M 2471 cm3/150.8cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 1188 kg
3 door hatchback FR 4M 4235 cm3/258.4cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
3 door hatchback FR 3A 2471 cm3/150.8cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW
3 door hatchback FR 3A 4235 cm3/258.4cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
3 door hatchback FR 4M 4235 cm3/258.4cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
3 door hatchback FR 4M 2471 cm3/150.8cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 1144 kg
3 door hatchback FR 3A 4235 cm3/258.4cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW
3 door hatchback FR 3A 2471 cm3/150.8cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4981 cm3/304.0cuin 127 PS 125 bhp 93 kW 1394 kg