AMC Concord AMX 258-2 4-speed 1978

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Brunswick, Frederick County, Maryland
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Engine: 4.2-liter AMC 258 Inline-6.
Power: 120 hp (89 kW/122 PS) @ 3,600 rpm.
Torque: 201 lb-ft (273 Nm) @ 1,800 rpm.
Transmission: 4-speed manual.
Final Drive Ratio: 2.730 (standard); 2.530 (optional).
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel-drive.
Weight: 3,159 lbs (1,433 kg).
0-60 mph: 11.5 seconds.
1/4-mile: 18.3 seconds @ 76 mph.
Top Speed: 111 mph (178 km/h).
Driving Range: 376 miles (607 km).
Color Choices: Alpine White, Firecracker Red, Sunshine Yellow, Quick Silver Metallic, Classic Black.


http://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1978/154235/amc_amx_258-2.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMC_Concord#AMX
http://www.favcars.com/amc/amc-concord/all23935#cars

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Wow, it has the efficiency (28,6 hp/liter) to make a 1920's Ford T look futuristic.
And it's laughable top power is available at diesel revs! Oh, the bastards sons of the oil crisis...

It's obviously sad that AMC has gone but it can't be argued that the end came for a reason.
 
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