What kind of car was the AMC Eagle?
The AMC Eagle was a passenger car with four-wheel drive, built for drivers who wanted the familiar shape of a car with extra traction. It came as a coupe, sedan or station wagon, with roomier body styles alongside more compact versions.
The first generation ran from 1980 to 1987. The SX/4 and Kammback joined the range as smaller two-door models, broadening the Eagle line beyond its coupe, sedan and wagon forms.
Engines and power
The US range included petrol engines from 2.5 L to 4.2 L. The Eagle paired its passenger-car body styles with four-wheel drive, a distinctive approach for American Motors.
How economical was the AMC Eagle?
The EPA’s best combined fuel-economy figure for the Eagle is 21 MPG. Its lowest listed consumption is 11.2 L/100 km. These are EPA test results; procedures differ from the WLTP and NEDC tests used in Europe and Canada’s 5-cycle test.
US EPA figures cover model years 1984–1987 and include 12 versions.
Questions and answers
What years was the AMC Eagle’s first generation sold?
The first generation ran from 1980 to 1987.
What body styles did the Eagle include?
The Eagle came as a coupe, sedan and station wagon, with smaller SX/4 and Kammback models in the range.
What engines were available in the US EPA figures?
The US range included petrol engines from 2.5 L to 4.2 L.
What is the Eagle’s best combined EPA fuel-economy figure?
Its best combined EPA figure is 21 MPG.