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290 V8
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290 V8

Two-seat AMX · 1968–1970

This 290 V8 is a two-seat AMX coupe built from 1968 to 1970. It has a 4.8-litre petrol V8 making 225 PS and 386 Nm of torque.

222 hpPower
1968-1970Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Displacement4.8 L
Cylinders8
FuelPetrol
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power222 hp
Torque386 Nm

STORY

The AMX was a short two-seat version of the Javelin, built for the 1968, 1969 and 1970 model years. Engines included the 290, 343 and 390 cu in V8s, and a 360 was added in 1970. The 390 was rated at 315 hp, and 325 hp in 1970. After 1970 the AMX name moved to the top Javelin model.

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