American Motors struggled to establish the sort of market identity that the other manufacturers had gained.  Its "character" car, possibly aimed at the Chevrolet Corvette, was the curious AMX two-seat coupe.

Specifications:
Engine
Type:  V8
Construction:  cast-iron block and cylinder heads
Valve gear:  2 valves per cylinder operated  by a single camshaft, pushrods and rockers
Bore & Stroke:  4.16 x 3.57 in
Displacement:  390 cubic inch
Compression Ratio:  10.2:1
Induction System:  single 4-barrel carb
Maximum Power:  315 bhp at 4,600 rpm
Maximum torque:  426 lb-ft at 3,200 rpm
Transmission
3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual
Body/Chassis
Integral with two door steel coupe body
Running Gear
Steering:  Recirculating ball
Front suspension:  Wishbones with coil springs and shocks
Rear suspension:  Rigid axle with leaf springs and shocks
Brakes:  Drums (front and rear)
Wheels:  Steel, 14 inch diameter
Tires:  E70 x 14 inch
Dimensions
Length:  177 inches
Width:  71.5 inches
Height:  51.7 inches
Wheelbase:  97 inches
Track:  58.8 inches (front), 57 inches (rear)
Weight:  3,400 lbs.