Engine profile

1980 AMC Spirit AMX engine family

AMC inline-six · 258 cubic inches · AMC

A photographed 1980 Spirit AMX engine bay showing the standard 258-cid straight six, emissions controls, air cleaner, cooling, brake, accessory, hose, wiring, and compartment context; service history, condition, and individual-car originality remain specific to this car. 1980 AMC Spirit AMX

Engine Summary

Manufacturer: AMC
Family: AMC inline-six
Displacement: 258 cubic inches

Also Known As

1980 Spirit AMX 258 inline-six

Identification reference

Engine Details

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

258 inline-six

Value: 258 cu in AMC inline-six
Application: Spirit AMX path
Type: carburetor / specification
Car pages: 1980 AMC Spirit AMX

Sources: 1980 AMC full-line prestige brochure , 1980 AMC paint chips

Cars Using This Engine

1 linked car page.

Two-door four-passenger hatchback coupe

1980 AMC Spirit AMX

Two-door four-passenger hatchback coupe

Source Trail

American Motors Corporation via XR793 1980 AMC full-line prestige brochure

Auto Color Library 1980 AMC paint chips

American Motors Owners Association AMC preservation resources

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Rare Cars 1980 AMC Spirit AMX history

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