1970 AMC AMX 2-Dr Hardtop / Sport Coupe
Final year of the true 2-seat AMX (shortened Javelin body); the nameplate returns for 1971 as a Javelin trim. Competed with Corvette as one of the only two-seat production cars.
A0M397X149714
V8
Engine
2-Dr Hardtop / Sport Coupe
Body
Kenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 AMC AMX
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | A | AMC |
| Year digit | 0 | 1970 |
| Transmission code | M | Manual Floor Shift |
| Series Code | 3 | AMX |
| Body type code | 9 | 2-Dr Hardtop / Sport Coupe |
| Body class code | 7 | AMX |
| Engine Code | X | V8, 390 CID, 4-BC (325 HP) |
| Production Number | 149714 | 149714 |
Basic Information
MakeAMC
ModelAMX
Year1970
Body Style2-Dr Hardtop / Sport Coupe
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 390 CID, 4-BC (325 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower325 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-BC
Assembly PlantKenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Pattern SourceAMC
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1968 through 1970
Headroom front39.0
HeightNA
Legroom front42.0
Length177.2
Nameplate origin1968
Wheelbase97.0
Width71.6
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)