AMC Concord

AMC Concord
1978 AMC Concord D/L 2-door sedan
Overview
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
Also calledVAM American/Lerma (Mexico)
Production1977–1983
Model years1978–1983
Assembly
DesignerDick Teague
Body and chassis
ClassCompact
Body style
LayoutFR layout
PlatformAMC's "junior cars"
Related
Powertrain
Engine
  • 122 cu in (2.0 L) Audi/VW EA831 I4
  • 151 cu in (2.5 L) GM Iron Duke I4
  • 232 cu in (3.8 L) I6
  • 258 cu in (4.2 L) I6
  • 282 cu in (4.6 L) I6 (Mexico)
  • 304 cu in (5.0 L) V8
  • DC series traction (Solargen)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase108 in (2,743 mm)
Length183.6 in (4,663 mm)
Width71 in (1,803 mm)
Height51.7 in (1,313 mm)
Curb weight2,851 lb (1,293 kg) (base)
Chronology
PredecessorAMC Hornet
SuccessorEagle Medallion

The AMC Concord is a compact car manufactured and marketed by the American Motors Corporation for model years 1978 through 1983. The Concord was essentially a revision of the AMC Hornet that was discontinued after 1977, but better equipped, quieter, and smoother-riding than the series it replaced.[1] It was offered in four-door sedan, two-door coupe (through 1982), three-door hatchback (through 1979), and four-door station wagon with a rear liftgate.[2] The Concord was AMC's volume seller from the time it appeared until the introduction of the Renault Alliance.

The car was available as a sports-oriented two-door hatchback AMX model without any "Concord" badges or identification for the 1978 model year, as well as the Concord Sundancer convertible during 1981 and 1982, an authorized conversion sold through AMC dealers.

Vehiculos Automotores Mexicanos (VAM) assembled and marketed modified Concord versions in Mexico as the VAM American, including a unique VAM Lerma model.

A battery electric (BEV) conversion of the Concord station wagon was sold independently from AMC by Solargen during 1979 and 1980.

  1. ^ Ceppos, Rich (October 1977). "AMC for '78 - a V8 for the Pacer, and now there is the Concord". Popular Science. Vol. 211, no. 4. p. 98. Retrieved 27 July 2024 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Tripolsky, Bob (December 1977). "We Test The New AMC Concord". Mechanix Illustrated. Vol. 74. p. 250.