1969 AMX data, information, pictures, VIN ID, technical and performance info

There were not many changes between the 1968 AMX and the 1969 model. A new style dashboard with a speedometer was included, and a new "Big Bad AMX" package.

"Big Bad AMX"
For just $34, this option included 3 new colors with body colored bumpers, and a front bumper trim strip. 284 units were produced in orange, 283 in green, and 195 in blue.

The "Go" Package
Like the 1968 AMX, 1969 also offered the "Go" package, available on the 343 or 390 engines. This package included power front disc brakes, E70x14 redline tires, Twin Grip rear axle in specific ratios, and Twin racing stripes that went over the hood, roof, and trunk in white or black.

AMX SS
52 Frost White AMX's with 390 engines were delivered to Hurst Performance, Inc. for legalization as drag racers. There are claims that 53 were built, one extra for insurance reasons if one was damaged in transit. There is no real confirmation if 52 or 53 were built. The modifications included a pair of 650 cfm Holley four barrels on an Edelbrock aluminum cross-ram intake, along with new headers and other minor modifications. Rear end gears were 4.44:1. This resulted in a VERY conservative rated 340 bhp, although they really produced 405 to 420 bhp in full racing schemes. Legal modifications later on added even more horse power.

No options were added, to keep the weight down. Unneeded items such as rocker panel trim, front sway bars, and dual horns were removed, and a large metal hood scoop was mounted on the hood. The serial #'s were grouped between A9M397X213560 through A9M397X213613, and the dash plaque numbers went from 12,567 to 12,620. The cars suggested retail price was $5,994, there was no warranty, and AMC specifically warned that the AMX SS was not intended for street use. 1/4 mile times in the 10 second range were not unheard of with the AMX SS.

Collectibility
The 1969 AMX SS is the most coveted AMX model ever produced. I have seen prices range from $30,000 for a project or parts car, to $70,000 for a decent model.

Plaque numbers
AMX models had a unique marketing gimmick with plaque numbers on the dash. Read more about the plaques here.

1969 AMX Photos 

 Photo Credits: Brek A from MN; 1969 390 (70 291c casting heads) 4-speed, mopar 8 3/4 rear with 4.10 gears. The engine has been modded quite a bit, with this setup it ran a best of 12.22 @ 113mph with 26x8.5-15 m/t slicks.

Photo Credit: Dave J; The stripes are done in Pearl White, and the AMX has
a 354 Posi putting the power to the ground

Photo Credit: Ohio AMC Club; An unrestored 1969 AMC AMX SS

1969 AMC AMX Engine Types, Specifications, and performance data

Engine The engine options stayed the same for 1969. The only difference was in the AMX SS, which you can read more about above. Only 52-53 were built. This engine had a pair of 650 cfm Holley four barrels on an Edelbrock aluminum cross-ram intake, adding about 25 additional horsepower. Transmission The transmission choices stayed the same from the 1968 AMX. Group 19 Options Group 19 options were available on the 1969 AMX - read more about these options here. Click here for a close up of a 390 V8 engine. Photo Courtesy: Ohio AMC Club

290 V8 343 V8 390 V8 390 V8 (SS) Horsepower 225 bhp @ 4700 RPM 280 bhp @ 4800 RPM 315 bhp @ 4600 RPM 340 bhp Torque 300 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 365 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 425 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM NA Performance NA NA 0-60 in 6.9 sec; 1/4 mile in 15.2sec NA Displacement 290ci 343ci 390ci 390ci Carburetor One 4bl One 4bl One 4bl Two 4bl Compression 10.0:1 10.2:1 11.2:1 11.2:1 Cylinder Bore 3.750" 4.080" 4.165" 4.165" Cylinder Stroke 3.280" 3.280" 3.574" 3.574" # Produced NA NA NA 53 Engine Code N Z W ?   1969 AMC AMX Engine Number Identification   11 2 W 17 The engine code is stamped on a tag, located on the front of the right valve cover. 11 = Year (1969) 2 = Month Built (1 - 12) W = Engine Model (See table above for engine model code) 17 = Day Built

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