Performance Review: AMC AMX 6.4L V8 7030 - [1969]

Figures & Specs Summary:

AMC AMX Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the AMC AMX 6.4L V8 7030 is the 4 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1969. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 SS and the 1969 McLaren M6 GT 5.7 V8.This particular AMC AMX has a 6386cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The AMX shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the AMX's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1454 kgs (3205 lbs) this makes the AMC AMX 6.4L V8 7030 in the same weight category as the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The AMC AMX shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 6386cc 16V V8 engine produces 315 bhp (234 kW) @ 4600 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 425 lb-ft (576.2 Nm) @ 3200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the AMC AMX you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2017 Dodge Charger SRT 392 (241.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the AMC AMX.

The AMC AMX has a Power to weight ratio of 216.6 bhp per ton and 292.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1969 AMX competing with the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT 392 (241.5 bhp per ton) or the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (241.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the AMC AMX generating around 292.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2016 Mercedes GT R 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (316.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2018 Mercedes GT R AMG Coupe 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (316.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.8 secs, this made the AMC AMX 6.4L V8 7030 as fast as the 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 (6.60 secs) the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S-tronic Quattro Sportback (6.60 secs) the 2014 Audi A1 1.8 TFSI S-TRONIC (6.60 secs) the or the 2013 Skoda Octavia RS TSI 2.0 Turbo (6.60 secs). This AMC AMX 6.4L V8 7030 is also faster than the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (6.70 secs) the 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.70 secs) the 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop 3.6L V6 (6.70 secs) the and the 2012 Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati 1.4 Turbo (6.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the AMX and the 2009 Tesla Roadster Electric 248bhp

When talking about the performance of the AMC AMX on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.61 secs @ 100.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Tesla Roadster Electric 248bhp (13.55 secs), the 2012 Audi A4 S4 3.0L V6 Supercharged (13.56 secs), and the 2011 Morgan 3 Wheeler 2.0l V-Twin (13.56 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1969 version of the AMC AMX 6.4L V8 7030 has a maximum speed of 122mph.

Top Speed of the 1969 AMX equals the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro (133 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1969 AMC AMX 6.4L V8 7030 then how about the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro (133 mph), the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (133 mph), or the 2009 Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 150 (133 mph).

Related Links:

1969 AMX Rivals List.

A Brief History of AMC

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