The AMC AMX was introduced in 1968 as AMC's muscle car competitor to the Chevrolet Corvette. It was the first steel-bodied, two-seat design since the Ford Thunderbird. Craig Beedlove set 106 world speed records in modified AMX cars. The AMX had strong power-to-weight performance from its V8 engines and could reach 60 mph in under 4 seconds. Production of the two-seat AMX ended after 1970 as it was replaced by a four-seat version based on the Javelin platform.

1. The AMC Muscle Mass Car Heritage

2. The American Motors Firm or AMC was just one of
the vehicle suppliers to join the battle of creating
muscle automobiles. Among its versions was the
AMX, presented to take on the only other two-
seater out there, the Chevrolet Corvette.

4. The AMC AMX (American Motors Speculative) was first launched in 1968,
the first steel-bodied, two-seat design because the Ford Thunderbird. AMC
sliced a foot of its Javelin body to remove the back seats to make it a two-
seater sports car. Accompanied with its release is the setup of 106 world
speed documents in a Texas track. Craig Beedlove, the World Land Speed
Document owner changed the handling, power as well as rate of the cars
and truck in his shop. Unique red, white as well as blue "Craig Beedlove"
versions were built in honor of his achievements.

6. The AMC AMX Curb weight had to do with 3,100 pounds. The AMX had a
power-to-weight proportion of 9.8 lbs/bhp when geared up with the 390
cid engine. This allowed the vehicle to blaze thru 1/4 of a mile in 15.2
secs. The indoor boasted reclining pail seats, woodgrain indoor trim,
carpeting, 4-speed handbook transmission, E70-14 Goodyear polyglas
tires and also a heavy duty suspension. Its engine alternatives varied
from 225bhp to 315bhp. And for a rate of $3,245 it was pretty
reasonable during that time.

8. Few adjustments were made in the AMC AMX, in 1969. Though the base
rate boosted by $50, new attributes were added in the cars and truck.
Changes to the dashboard were included plus a 140mph speedometer.
The "Big Poor AMX" choice was additionally provided that year, which
enabled the purchaser to include wild shades and also body colored
bumpers. An additional optional plan offered was the "Go Bundle", that
included E70 redline tires on six-inch rims, power-disc brakes, handling
bundle as well as twin -grip differential.

10. In 1970, the AMX base price increased to $3,395. This consisted of a
conventional 360 cid V8 engine at 290bhp. The front end tail lamps
were additionally restyled. The AMX was called the most effective
version of a mix of muscle cars and truck and sports car that year. 1970
would certainly also be the last year of the two-seater AMX
manufacturing. The brand-new version of the AMX, which was launched
in 1971, after that the first-rate Javelin, was put together with four
seats.