The AMX California 500 Special was powered by AMC's 390-cid V8 engine, which produced 315 hp and 425 lb-ft of torque. The AMC AMX was introduced in 1968 as a response to the demand for lightweight ...

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The AMX was available with a wide variety of V8 engines ranging from a 290-cubic-inch (4.8-liter) mill rated at 225 horsepower to a 390-cubic-inch (6.4-liter) unit good for up to 340 horses.