Saw an article today about "5 worst pace cars of all time". They list a 1981 AMX Turbo as one of those cars. I don't think they ever went into production but a 258 cubic inch 450 HP turbocharged inline-six had to be a major power plant.
I think they said 5 were made, has anyone seen this car, would have like to see one run.
I had a 1972 Javelin with a 304 cubic inch engine, although is was no power house it was fun to drive.

 

I just looked it up. Here's some very good photos of one if your interested.

1981 AMC Spirit AMX Turbo Pace Car West Palm Beach, Florida | Marino Performance Motors

 

I'm curious how much Marino sold it for.

 

and it was an automatic....wow... I don't remember that car and I was around the track in those days...

 

we have it. the last time I drove it I took it to Daytona for the AMC GTG in case you forgot ! amx1397 = amx the car 1 for the first one ever produced, 397 for the number of AMX's i have owned,
A freind and I bought it , then he bought me out but any time i wan i can take the car to a show, the car is in Pompano beach along with 7 AMX's jim

 

I am an AMX guy and the concept of that engine is fascinating but I admit to finding that one ugly car. Somehow the similar styling of the racing Audi Quattros pulled it off much better.

Thanks for sharing it. I knew nothing about it.

 

I'm also am AMC guy. I have a 74 jeep CJ5 with an AMC 401 in it. I rebuilt it from the ground up. Actually I have a few Jeeps. Both AMC and ******. They are like rabbits, they just keep multiplying. Been looking for a Javelin or AMX, but cant spend the kind of money they bring. I will agree, that is a butt ugly car!!!

 

No Gents that Car is one Sick looking Fuhka. Reminds me of the Class B Rally cars from Europe. I love that wide body kit, and will bet even with the slushbox that car hauls *****.