American Motors AMX Parts & Accessories

American Motors AMX Parts & Accessories

The AMC AMX is one of the most underappreciated American muscle cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s, a pure two-seat sports car produced from 1968 to 1974 that competed directly against the Corvette in displacement and performance. Powered by big-block V8 engines including the legendary 390 and 401 cubic inch motors, the AMX delivered genuine muscle car performance with a distinct character separate from the larger Javelin it shared its platform with.

Popular Upgrades

Performance exhaust systems are a natural upgrade for the AMX's 360, 390, or 401 V8, improving both sound and power while staying true to the muscle car's original character. Suspension upgrades including handling packages with upgraded springs, shocks, and sway bars tighten the AMX's chassis for more confidence on winding roads. Intake manifolds, carburetor upgrades, and ignition system improvements are popular for owners extracting more power from the AMC V8 engines that already offered strong displacement figures from the factory.

What engine options did the AMC AMX have?

The AMX was available with a range of V8 engines: the 290, 343, 360, and 390 cubic inch motors in early production, with the 401 replacing the 390 from 1971. In factory Go Pack configuration, the 360 four-barrel and 401 four-barrel were the top performance choices, with the 390/4-bbl Super Car Package offering the strongest output in period specification.

How many AMC AMX cars were produced?

AMC produced approximately 19,134 AMX units in 1968, 8,293 in 1969, and 4,116 in 1970 during the original two-seat generation, making the first-generation AMX relatively rare compared to more mainstream muscle cars of the era. Total production across all AMX generations was modest, contributing to the model's growing collector appeal.

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