1981 American Motors Eagle SX/4 4.2 3AT
Photo: AMC Eagle SX4 (3050006873) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1982 AMC Eagle SX-4 (2492707817) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1982 AMC Eagle SX4 in Copper Brown Met., rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1982 AMC Eagle SX-4 (31404336770) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1982 AMC Eagle SX-4 (31659158821) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the SX/4 (1981–1984); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: AMC Eagle SX4 (3050006873) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 AMC Eagle SX-4 (2492707817) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 AMC Eagle SX4 in Copper Brown Met., rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 AMC Eagle SX-4 (31404336770) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 AMC Eagle SX-4 (31659158821) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 American Motors Eagle SX/4 4.2 3AT is a 4.2-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed automatic and four-wheel drive.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.
The Eagle SX/4 measures 166.6 inches long on a 97.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,065 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.2L I6 (AMC 258) |
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 21 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 166.6 in |
| Width | 73 in |
| Height | 55.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,065 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 American Motors Eagle SX/4 4.2 3AT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1981 American Motors Eagle SX/4.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.