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1968 AMC AMX
1968 AMC AMX—Technical Data
- Information
- AMC AMX debuted on Feb. 24, 1968. It was the first steel-bodied, two seat American production model since the 1957 Ford Thunderbird. American Motors created the AMX (American Motors Experimental) by slicing a foot out of its Javelin body, eliminating the rear seat, and making it a true two seat sports car. Standard equipment on the AMX included reclining bucket seats, carpeting, woodgrain interior trim, E70-14 Goodyear polyglas tires, a four-speed manual transmission, and a heavy-duty suspension. Engine options were based on the corporate 290, 343 and 390 ci V8 engines with power ranging from 225 hp to 315 hp. Base price was a reasonable $3,245. In February 1968, race driver Craig Breedlove set 106 world speed records with an AMX. To celebrate this, about 50 special red, white, and blue “Craig Breedlove” editions were built.
- Engines Available
- V8, 290 ci (4753 cc), 225 hp.
- V8, 343 ci (5621 cc), 280 hp.
- V8, 390 ci (6391 cc), 315 hp.
- Body Availability
- Coupe
