1978 AMC Concord 4-Dr Sedan
Restyled and renamed from Hornet. AMX (body class 9) is a Concord hatchback trim. Competed with Chevrolet Nova, Dodge Aspen, Ford Fairmont, Plymouth Volare, and Pontiac Phoenix.
Confidence
95%
A8A057C415457
I6
Engine
4-Dr Sedan
Body
Kenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1978 AMC Concord
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | A | AMC |
| Year digit | 8 | 1978 |
| Transmission code | A | Automatic Column Shift |
| Series Code | 0 | 0 |
| Body type code | 5 | 4-Dr Sedan |
| Body class code | 7 | Concord |
| Engine Code | C | I6, 258 CID, 2-BC |
| Production Number | 415457 | 415457 |
Basic Information
MakeAMC
ModelConcord
Year1978
Body Style4-Dr Sedan
ManufacturerAmerican Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
EngineI6, 258 CID, 2-BC
Cylinders6
Displacement258 CID
Horsepower120 HP
ConfigurationInline-6
Carburetor2-BC
Assembly PlantKenosha, Wisconsin (plant inferred from the serial block, not a VIN position)
Pattern SourceAMC
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1978 through 1982
Headroom front38.1
Headroom rear37.5
Height51.6
Legroom front40.8
Legroom rear35.7
Length186.0
Nameplate origin1978
Wheelbase108.0
Width71.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)