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| AMC AMX/3 | |
|---|---|
 1970 AMC AMX/3 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | AMC |
| Production | 1969–1970 |
| Designer | Dick Teague |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol engine: 390 cu in (6.4 L) 4-bbl V8 340 hp (254 kW; 345 PS) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,460 mm (175.6 in) |
| Width | 1,920 mm (75.6 in) |
| Height | 1,105 mm (43.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,402 kg (3,090.9 lb) |
The AMC AMX/3 (alternate spelling: AMX III) is a mid-engine sports car produced by the American carmaker American Motors Corporation (AMC), which was presented to the Italian press in March 1970 and was to be produced in Germany by Karmann starting in 1971. AMC wanted to compete with the similarly designed De Tomaso Pantera that Ford marketed in the United States. The car's body and drivetrain were originated and developed by AMC, and Dick Teague designed the car. AMC consulted and partnered with Italian suppliers to build the chassis and suspension.
The design was falsely attributed to Giotto Bizzarrini, but only specific components. Italdesign and Autocostruzioni S.D. were involved in the development. the car never reached mass production after the official presentation. After half a dozen vehicles were built, AMC abandoned the project without giving any reason.
Several attempts to revive the design were unsuccessful, including a limited production license proposal, branded as the Bizzarrini Sciabola without AMC's involvement. Later, an AMC AMX/3 chassis formed the technical basis for the 1972 Iso Varedo concept car.