1969 AMC AMX
1969 AMC AMX CHANGES
The AMX was in its second year and was largely carried over from the 1968 model year. Small differences in trim and details were made. The 5-spoke Magnum 500-like styled steel wheels were no longer chromed, but now they carried a stainless trim ring. Racing stripes were now available in 5 colors. Inside, there was a new 8000 RPM tachometer and a 140-MHP speedometer, along with revised door panels, new carpet and the option of leather upholstery.
WILD NEW COLORS FOR 1969 AMC AMX
Following the 60s tradition of crazy names for option packages, AMC released its “Big Bad” series of special day glo paint colors, including Neon Brilliant Blue (BBB), Neon Brilliant Orange (BBO) and Neon Brilliant Green (BBG). The option package was only $34, and included color-matched front and back bumpers, special front grille trim and rubber bumperettes for the back. Great idea perhaps, but not many takers. Fewer than 800 were ordered in the wild color schemes combined.
1969 AMC AMX MECHANICALS
Engine choices remained unchanged from the ’68 model year. All AMXs had floor shifters, whether standard or automatic. All 4-speed manual-equipped cars now came with Hurst shifters. Command Shift automatic-equipped cars now had clearly marked shift quadrants that helped capitalize on its manual-shift capability. Marked “1”, “2” and “D”, the first 2 allowed you to hold that gear without fear of an automatic upshift. Once in Drive or 3rd gear, it acted like a conventional auto. Scrappy, under-capitalized AMC pulled off this coup decades before the rest of the industry caught on.
1969 AMC AMX SPECIFICATIONS
Body style
Body style # Production Price when new Shipping Weight Curb Weight Wheelbase Length Width Track, front Track, rear Tire size Brakes, front Brakes, rear ENGINE OPTIONS 290ci OHV V8 w/1X4bbl 343ci OHV V8 w/1X4bbl 390ci OHV V8 w/1X4bbl TRANSMISSIONS Manual Auto Final drive ratio |
Fastback Coupe
6939-7 8,293 $3,297 3,097 lbs / 1,394 kg 3,164 lbs / 1,435 kg 97.0 in / 2,464 mm 177.22 in / 4,501 mm 71.57 in / 1,818 mm 58.36 in / 1,482 mm 57.0 in / 1,447.8 mm E70 X 14″ (disk brakes optional) 10″ / 254mm drum 10″ / 254mm drum 225hp / 300 lb/ft 290hp / 365 lb/ft 315hp / 425 lb/ft 4-speed, floor-shift “Shift Command” 3-speed auto 3.54:1 |
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