1968 AMC AMX Convertible
The revolutionary AMX debuted in 1968 as America's only two-seat sports car besides Corvette, featuring 390 V8 power up to 425 HP on a 97-inch wheelbase.
A8C397N230047
V8
Engine
Convertible
Body
Kenosha, Wisconsin (plant code not in 1968 VIN)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 AMC AMX
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | A | AMC |
| Year digit | 8 | 1968 |
| Transmission code | C | Overdrive Automatic |
| Series Code | 3 | AMX |
| Body type code | 9 | Convertible |
| Body class code | 7 | AMX |
| Engine Code | N | V8, 290 CID (225 HP) |
| Production Number | 230047 | 230047 |
Basic Information
MakeAMC
ModelAMX
Year1968
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 290 CID (225 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement290 CID
Horsepower225 HP
Compression Ratio10.0:1
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4BC
Assembly PlantKenosha, Wisconsin (plant code not in 1968 VIN)
Pattern SourceAMC
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1968 through 1970
Headroom front39.0
Legroom front42.0
Length178.0
Nameplate origin1968
Wheelbase97.0
Width72.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)